Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1A June 2018 question paper

Outline three Catholic beliefs about life after death.

Explain two ways the Creation account can be understood.

Explain two reasons why the resurrection of Jesus is important.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “Catholics must care for the world.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three purposes of a pilgrimage.

Explain two ways that Catholics can evangelise.

Explain two reasons why CAFOD carries out its work.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

“The sacraments are the best way to feel close to God.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• refer to different Christian points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three changes that happened because of the Second Vatican Council.

Explain two reasons why the Bible has authority.

Explain two reasons why the Church as the Body of Christ is important for Catholics.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “The Church is apostolic.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• refer to different Christian points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three Christian religious symbols.

Explain two reasons why sacred vessels are significant for Catholics.

Explain the importance of two internal features of the Catholic Church.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

“Modern praise and worship songs help people to worship God.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• refer to different Christian points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.