Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1A June 2022 question paper

Outline three events of the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Explain two reasons why belief in the Trinity is important to Catholics.

Explain two reasons why belief in Jesus as fully human and fully God 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 Creation account is literally true.”

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 reasons why Catholics may pray.

Describe two different attitudes towards liturgical worship in Catholic Christianity and other forms of the main religious tradition of Great Britain.

Explain two purposes of the funeral rite for Catholics.

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

“Popular piety allows a deeper connection with 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 reasons Catholics believe that the Church is holy.

Explain two reasons why Catholics think Mary is a model of faith.

Explain two changes that followed the Second Vatican Council.

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 teachings of Jesus are all a person needs to make ethical decisions.”

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 architectural features of a church.

Explain two reasons why some Catholics believe traditional music is the best music for worship.

Explain two ways religious symbols express Catholic belief.

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

“Paintings help the Church to share belief.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.