Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1A June 2019 question paper

Outline three events of the resurrection of Jesus.

Describe two differences in beliefs about life after death between Catholic Christianity and other forms of the main religious tradition of Great Britain.

Explain two reasons why salvation is important to 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 best way to understand Jesus is as both fully God and fully human.”

E valuate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three effects of the sacraments.

Explain two reasons why Catholics use the Rosary.

Explain two Catholic teachings on justice.

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

“Local churches should be responsible for evangelism.”

E valuate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• refer to different Catholic points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three functions of the Magisterium.

Explain two reasons why the four marks of the Church are important.

Explain two reasons why Catholics believe Jesus is an authoritative source of moral teaching.

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 Second Vatican Council brought great change to the Church.”

E valuate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three ways the cross is used to express belief.

Explain two reasons why religious paintings are important to Catholics.

Explain two ways the design of the Catholic Church reflects belief.

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

“Statues and sculptures help people to focus on God.”

E valuate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.