Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1A June 2023 question paper

Outline three details of the baptism of Jesus.

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

Explain two Catholic beliefs about life after death.

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 Paschal Mystery should be the main focus in a Catholic’s life.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three practices of the Catholic funeral rite.

Explain two reasons why Catholics use different forms of prayer.

Explain two purposes of the sacrament of the sick.

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

“Jerusalem is the only place Christians need to go on pilgrimage.”

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 sources of moral teaching for Catholics.

Explain two types of writings found in the Bible.

Explain two Catholic beliefs about the Church as the Body of Christ.

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 magisterium is the best source of religious teaching.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three symbols used in Christianity.

Explain two ways belief is expressed in one piece of religious art.

Explain two reasons why hunger cloths are important to Catholics.

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

“Religious sculptures and statues have lost their significance.”

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.