GCSE RS at STM

Homework is due in by Thursday 4 December.

Answer the following questions:

a) What does celibacy mean? (2 marks)
b) Outline different Christian attitudes towards the ordination of women. (6 marks)
c) Explain why the Bible is important to Christians. (8 marks)
d) “Catholics pay too much attention to the Virgin Mary.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

You will be given a worksheet on which to write your answers. However, you can also submit your answers via this blog, by clicking on “comments“. You will need to include your email address, but that will not be published. Include your first name only.

Homework is due in by Thursday 27 November.

Answer the following questions:

a) What is the Papacy? (2 marks)
b) Outline the role of a deacon. (6 marks)
c) Explain why the laity are important. (8 marks)
d) “Priests should be allowed to be married.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

You will be given a worksheet on which to write your answers. However, you can also submit your answers via this blog, by clicking on “comments“. You will need to include your email address, but that will not be published. Include your first name only.

Homework is due in by Thursday 20 November.

Answer the following questions:

a) What is the Magisterium? (2 marks)
b) Outline the role of a bishop. (6 marks)
c) Explain why the role of the priest is important. (8 marks)
d) “Women should be allowed to be priests.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

You will be given a worksheet on which to write your answers. However, you can also submit your answers via this blog, by clicking on “comments“. You will need to include your email address, but that will not be published. Include your first name only.

Homework is due in by Thursday 13 November.

Answer the following questions:

a) What does catholic mean? (2 marks)
b) Outline Christian beliefs about the Community of Saints. (6 marks)
c) Explain why Catholics believe that the Church is the means to salvation. (8 marks)
d) “The Church cannot be One when there are so many different denominations.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

You will be given a worksheet on which to write your answers. However, you can also submit your answers via this blog, by clicking on “comments“. You will need to include your email address, but that will not be published. Include your first name only.

Homework is due in by Thursday 6 November.

Answer the following questions:

a) What does apostolic mean? (2 marks)
b) Outline Christian beliefs about the Church. (6 marks)
c) Explain how the Church is the Body of Christ. (8 marks)
d) “Church is a waste of time.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

You will be given a worksheet on which to write your answers. However, you can also submit your answers via this blog, by clicking on “comments“. You will need to include your email address, but that will not be published. Include your first name only.

This post is for all new Year 10s. I have uploaded a new podcast welcoming you to the start of your GCSE, and briefly outlining what you will be studying this year.

To listen to this episode, click the following link:
Listen to this episode

To download this episode (probably a good idea … it is over 10 mins long, so you might want to listen to it in bits!), click the following link:
Download this episode (right click and save)

I hope this gives you a good idea of what you will be learning about this year!

Here is a very brief overview of the topics so you can revise over the weekend for this exam!

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Homework is due on Monday 17 November.

Some more exam questions to help you practice your exam technique. Remember, in the exam you will have 20 minutes to answer these four questions. You will need to spend roughly one minute per mark. For homework, I would expect it to take you a little longer, since you may have to look up the answers in your book.

a) What is ordination? (2 marks)

b) Outline different sources of authority for Catholics. (6 marks)

c) Explain why (Catholic) priests do not marry. (8 marks)

d) “Woman should be allowed to be ordained as priests.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have considered another point of view. Refer to Catholic Christianity in your answer. (4 marks)

Homework due on Monday 12 November.

Answer the following exam questions:

a) What is the magisterium? (2 marks)
b) Outline Catholic beliefs about the Church. (6 marks)
c) Explain how the Church is the Body of Christ. (8 marks)
d) “Church is a waste of time.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have considered another point of view. Refer to Catholic Christianity in your answer. (4 marks)

(With thanks to Christopher for that last question!)

Term 2, Week 1.

Homework is due on Monday 5 November.

You need to learn all the key words - you will be tested on Monday. These are for the new topic, Community and Tradition.

The key words are:

apostolic, apostolic succession, Bible, bishops, Body of Christ, catholic, celibacy, communion of saints, deacons, dogmas, faith, holy, laity, Magisterium, ordination, Papacy, priests.