2006 Unit J Exam Paper
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2006 Exam Paper
1.
a) What is forgiveness? (2)
b) Outline Christian beliefs about Jesus. (6)
c) Explain why salvation is important for Christians. (8)
d) “It is impossible to believe in the Trinity today.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4)
2.
a) What is the Trinity? (2)
b) Outline Christian beliefs about God as Father. (6)
c) Explain why the love of others is important for Christians. (8)
d)”The crucifixion of Jesus was a waste of his life.”
3.
a) What is apostolic succession? (2)
b) Outline the role of a bishop. (6)
c) Explain why Christians say that the Church is catholic. (8)
d) “Catholics pay too much attention to the Virgin Mary.” Do you agree?
4.
a) What is the communion of saints? (2)
b) Outline Catholic beliefs about the Church. (6)
c) Explain why the celibacy of the clergy is important for Catholics. (8)
d) “The Church is the only way to God.”
5.
a) What is Easter? (2)
b) Outline how Catholics celebrate Holy Week. (6)
c) Explain why the Mass is important for Catholics. (8)
d) “Confirmation is the most important sacrament.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4)
6.
a) What is meant by the real presence? (2)
b) Outline what happens during the sacrament of anointing of the sick. (6)
c) Explain why Lent is important for Catholics. (8)
d) “True Catholics go to Mass every Sunday.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4)
7.
a) What is the Sermon on the Mount? (2)
b) Outline what the Ten Commandments say about showing respect for God. (6)
c) Explain why Christians should serve others. (8)
d) “Jesus is the only example Christians should follow.” (4)
8.
a) What is service to others? (2)
b) Outline the teachings of The Sermon on the Mount about Christians and money. (6)
c) Explain how keeping the Ten Commandments shows respect for other people. (8)
d) “Catholics should never judge other people.”
9.
a) Outline the role and function of the church in the local community, or of the cathedral in the local diocese. (4)
b) Choose a Catholic church or cathedral, and explain why it has certain architectural and other features. (8)
c) “All Christians should worship in the same way.” Do you agree? (4)
