GCSE RS at STM

Very basic revision notes.

Homework due on Friday 6 February.

a) What is a reconstituted family? (2 marks)
b) Outline ways in which the Church helps with the upbringing of children. (6 marks)
c) Explain how the marriage service shows the purposes of marriage for Christians. (8 marks)
d) “Without religion, family life would collapse.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

Homework is due on Thursday 5 February.

a) What is absolution? (2 marks)
b) Outline how the sacrament of reconciliation is celebrated. (6 marks)
c) Explain why very ill Catholics may want to receive the sacrament of anointing of the sick. (8 marks)
d) “You don’t need the liturgical year to remember and celebrate the beliefs of Christianity.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

Homework due on Friday 30 January.

Answer in booklet.

a) What is adultery? (2 marks)
b) Outline the purposes of marriage. (6 marks)
c) Explain why there are differences among Christians in their attitudes to sex before marriage. (8 marks)
d) “A Catholic wedding ceremony helps to make a marriage work.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

Remember that you need to make 3 points for a 6 mark answer and 4 points for an 8 mark answer. Hopefully this slideshow should help you out a bit with that.

This is an earlier powerpoint that gives an overview of everything you have to know for the Year 10 Unit J exam on 18 May 2009.

Homework due in on Thursday 29 January.

a) What is the Real Presence? (2 marks)
b) Outline the structure of the Mass. (6 marks)
c) Explain why there are different Christian beliefs about the Eucharist. (8 marks)
d) “You don’t need symbols of bread and wine to feel God’s presence.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. Refer to Catholic Christianity in your answer. (4 marks)

Homework due on Friday 23 January.

Answer the questions in your booklet.

a) What is annulment? (2 marks)
b) Outline how attitudes to divorce have changed in the UK. (6 marks)
c) Explain why family life is important for Catholics. (8 marks)
d) “No Christian should ever divorce.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

Homework is due on Thursday 22 January.

a) What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist? (2 marks)
b) Outline how the sacrament of confirmation is celebrated. (6 marks)
c) Explain why confirmation is important for Catholics. (8 marks)
d) “You can’t be a real Catholic if you are not confirmed.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

Homework due on Friday 16 January 2009.

Complete the answers in the homework booklet.

a) What is pre-marital sex? (2 marks)
b) Outline Catholic teachings on sex outside marriage. (6 marks)
c) Explain why there are different Christian attitudes to remarriage. (8 marks)
d) “Marriage is only a piece of paper, you might as well live together.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)