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Year 10 – Homework 3.4

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)

J1 Revision Slideshow

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.

Unit J Revision powerpoint

Edexcel GCSE RS Unit J
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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.

Year 10 – Homework 3.3

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)

Year 10 – Homework 3.2

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)

Year 10 – Homework 3.1

Homework is due on Thursday 15 January.

Answer in the homework booklet.

a) What is chrism? (2 marks)
b) Outline the Catholic Sacraments of Initiation. (6 marks)
c) Explain why Catholics want to have their babies baptised. (8 marks)
d) “You don’t have to be baptised to be a good Christian.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4 marks)

Year 10 Homework 2.5

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.

Year 10 Homework 2.4

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.

Year 10 Homework 2.3

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.

Year 10 Homework 2.2

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.