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J1 Beliefs and Values

J2 Community and Tradition

J3 Worship and Celebration

J4 Living the Christian Life

J5 A Place of Christian Worship

1.
a) What is the incarnation? (2)
b) Outline Christian beliefs about God as creator. (6)
c) Explain why the resurrection of Jesus is important for Christians. (8)
d) “All Christians should believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4)

2.
a) What is reconciliation? (2)
b) Outline the parable of the Good Samaritan. (6)
c) Explain why the belief in God as Father is important for Christians. (8)
d) “It doesn’t matter if you sin, as long as you say sorry to God.” Do you agree? (4)

3.
a) What is celibacy? (2)
b) Outline Catholic beliefs about the Bible. (6)
c) Explain why Christians describe the Church as the Body of Christ. (8)
d) “The Church needs women priests.” (4)

4.
a) What is dogma? (2)
b) Outline the role of the laity. (6)
c) Explain why the Pope is important for Catholics. (8)
d) “The Church shouldn’t be called ‘One’ because there are so many different Christian Churches.” Do you agree? (4)

5.
a) What are vows? (2)
b) Outline the main features of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. (6)
c) Explain why celebrating Holy Week is important for Catholics. (8)
d) “All Christians should celebrate the Eucharist in the same way.” Do you agree? (4)

6.
a) What is chrism? (2)
b) Outline the main features of the Sacrament of Confirmation. (6)
c) Explain why Catholics celebrate Christmas. (8)
d) “Only adults should be baptised.” Do you agree? (4)

7.
a) Who are the oppressed? (2)
b) Outline what the Sermon on the Mount teaches about displaying religion. (6)
c) Explain how keeping the Ten Commandments shows respect for God. (8)
d) “Serving others is too difficult.” (4)

8.
a) What is compassion? (2)
b) Outline how one twentieth century Christian has shown service to others. (6)
c) Explain why the Golden Rule is important for Christians. (8)
d) “The Ten Commandments are out of date.” (4)

9.
a) Describe the main features of a Catholic Church or cathedral. (4)
b) Explain why there are differences in Christian places of worship. (8)
c) “The priest has no role to play in the local community today.” (8)

Answer the following questions:

a) What does faith mean? (2 marks)
b) Outline Christian beliefs about salvation. (6 marks)
c) Explain what the story of Zacchaeus teaches about reconciliation. (8 marks)
d) “The Holy Spirit is no longer important to Christians.” 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.

Answer the following questions:

a) What does unity mean? (2 marks)
b) Outline Christian beliefs about the sin. (6 marks)
c) Explain what Christians believe about salvation. (8 marks)
d) “People who sin should not be welcome in the Church.” 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.

Answer the following questions:

a) What does repentance mean? (2 marks)
b) Outline Christian beliefs about the nature of God. (6 marks)
c) Explain what the symbols of wind, fire and dove show about the nature of the Holy Spirit. (8 marks)
d) “The theory of evolution proves that God did not create the universe.” 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.

Top Tips
a) Use a dictionary if you are not sure!
b) For 6 marks, you need to write about 6 sentences, and make about three good points. For a question about the nature of God, you can think of the trinity and write a sentence each about the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
c) You will be given over a page on the exam paper for this – I recommend that you try and PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) at least three times. In order to do well in the exam, you will need to include Biblical references, and / or refer to Church teachings.
d) So many people lose marks because they only give their own opinion, without giving reasons why other people hold a different point of view. You could try these sentence starters to help you: Some people disagree because … However, I agree because …

a) What does reconciliation mean? (2 marks)
b) Outline Catholic beliefs about Jesus. (6 marks)
c) Explain why Catholics believe that God is their Father. (8 marks)
d) “The crucifixion of Jesus was a waste of his life.” 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.

a) What does incarnation mean? (2 marks)
b) Outline Catholic beliefs about the trinity. (6 marks)
c) Explain why Catholics believe in the unity of God. (8 marks)
d) “The belief in the trinity is the most important Christian belief.” 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.