Christianity Key Practices: Worship & Festivals (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062))

Exam Questions

2 hours18 questions
12 marks

Give two ways in which Christians celebrate Easter.

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21 mark

Which one of the following is the saint most associated with Lourdes?

  • St Andrew

  • St Bernadette

  • St Joan

  • St Peter

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32 marks

Give two reasons why prayer is important for Christians.

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41 mark

Which one of the following is a name for a ceremony in which adults become members of the Christian Church?

  • Believer’s baptism

  • Infant baptism

  • Reconciliation

  • The Eucharist

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52 marks

Give two types of Christian prayer.

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61 mark

Which one of the following is a form of private worship?

  • Praying alone

  • Singing hymns in church

  • Giving a sermon

  • Sharing the peace

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71 mark

Which one of the following is not part of the celebration of Christmas?

  • Nativity play

  • Midnight Mass

  • Lighting the Paschal candle

  • Exchanging gifts

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14 marks

Explain two contrasting types of baptism.

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25 marks

Explain two religious reasons why Christians celebrate Easter.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

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34 marks

Explain two contrasting ways in which pilgrimage is experienced at Lourdes.

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45 marks

Explain two reasons why celebrating Holy Communion/Eucharist is important for many Christians.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

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54 marks

Explain two contrasting examples of Christian worship.

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112 marks

‘Following a set structure of worship is the best way for Christians to get close to God.’

Evaluate this statement. 

In your answer you should: 

  • refer to Christian teaching 

  • give reasoned arguments to support this statement 

  • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

  • reach a justified conclusion

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212 marks

‘Only adults should be baptised into the Christian religion.’

Evaluate this statement. 

In your answer you should: 

  • refer to Christian teaching 

  • give reasoned arguments to support this statement 

  • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

  • reach a justified conclusion

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

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312 marks

‘The celebration of Holy Communion (Eucharist) is the most important part of Christian life.’ Evaluate this statement. 

In your answer you should: 

  • refer to Christian teaching 

  • give reasoned arguments to support this statement 

  • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

  • reach a justified conclusion

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

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412 marks

‘Christmas is the most important Christian celebration.’ Evaluate this statement. 

In your answer, you should: 

  • refer to Christian teaching 

  • give reasoned arguments to support this statement 

  • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

  • reach a justified conclusion

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512 marks

‘The Lord’s Prayer is the only prayer that Christians need to use.’ Evaluate this statement. 

In your answer you should: 

  • refer to Christian teaching 

  • give reasoned arguments to support this statement 

  • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

  • reach a justified conclusion

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

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612 marks

‘Infant baptism is not as important as believers’ baptism.’ Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should: 

  • refer to Christian teaching 

  • give reasoned arguments to support this statement 

  • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

  • reach a justified conclusion

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

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