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GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES B Paper 1 Catholic Christianity

Additional specimen Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at both the top of this page. • Answer all questions. • Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work that you do not

want to be marked. • You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write

outside the box around each page or on blank pages. Information • The maximum mark for this option is 96 plus 3 marks for spelling,

punctuation and grammar. • The marks for the questions are shown in brackets. • Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) will be assessed in the 12-mark questions. The marks for

SPaG are shown below the mark allocation for each question. Advice You are advised to spend 25 minutes on each question.

Please write clearly, in block capitals.

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CREATION

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Which one of the following is the meaning of the statement ‘people are made in the image of God (imago dei)’?

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A People look the same as God.

B People share the qualities of God.

C People have little value as they are not God.

D People experience the presence of God.

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Give two Catholic beliefs about the importance of the life of the unborn child. [2 marks]

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Explain two ways in which beliefs about the incarnation have influenced Catholic views about religious art.

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Explain two Christian beliefs about the Incarnation. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

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‘The best title for Jesus is ‘Son of Man’.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • refer to Christian teaching • reach a justified conclusion.

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THE TRIUNE GOD

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Which one of the following is a Eucharistic acclamation? [1 mark]

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A A psalm.

B The Lord’s Prayer.

C A traditional hymn.

D The mystery of Faith.

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Give two reasons for the use of contemporary songs in worship. [2 marks]

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Explain how two different positions that Christians use when praying show contrasting Christian beliefs about prayer.

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Explain two ways in which Christians share the love of God with others. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

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‘The Bible tells Christians all they need to know about the Trinity.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • refer to Christian teaching • reach a justified conclusion.


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REDEMPTION

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Which one of the following is the best explanation for ‘grace’? [1 mark]


A The free gift of love from God.

B The power to do whatever you want.

C The ability to break all the commandments.

D The right to put oneself first.

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Give two ways in which, according to Christian belief, Jesus restored creation. [2 marks]

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Explain two contrasting ways in which Catholics understand salvation. [4 marks]

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Explain two ways in which the altar helps believers to worship. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

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‘Catholics do not need to go to Mass every week.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • refer to Christian teaching • reach a justified conclusion.


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CHURCH AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD

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Which one of the following explains why Mary is a model of discipleship? [1 mark]


A She did everything she wanted to.

B She visited the Temple every week.

C She refused to get married to Joseph.

D She accepted everything that God asked of her.

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Give two ways that show how belief in justice, peace and reconciliation are expressed in the life of one important Catholic figure.

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Explain two ways in which the Lord’s Prayer influences the beliefs of Christians. [4 marks]

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Explain two ways in which a vocation (calling) to the priesthood or religious life shows Kingdom values. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

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‘The most important reason for going on pilgrimage to a Christian holy place is to deepen faith.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • refer to Christian teaching • reach a justified conclusion.


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