Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1A June 2025 question paper

Outline three beliefs about the Incarnation.

Explain two ways the baptism of Jesus shows God as a Trinity of Persons.

Explain two features of the ascension of Jesus.

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 most important message of the Creation account is that humans have a special relationship with the world.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three effects of the sacrament of confirmation.

Explain two reasons why Mass is the source and summit of Christian life.

Explain two ways the Church fulfils the commission of Jesus.

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

“Catholics should focus more on the inclusion of the poor in society.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three areas of focus in the Second Vatican Council.

Explain two reasons why Catholics believe the Bible is a source of guidance and teaching.

Explain two reasons why the Church is catholic.

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) “All Christians should hold the same views about the Church as the body of Christ.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• refer to different Christian points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three ways religious paintings might be used.

Explain two reasons why sarcophagi are significant to Catholics.

Explain two reasons the design of a Catholic church is important.

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

“Symbolism and imagery in art are the best way to show belief.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• refer to different Christian points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.