Christianity Key Practices: The Role of the Church (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Exam Questions

Explain two ways in which CAFOD or Christian Aid or Tearfund helps the poor.

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

Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians work for reconciliation.

Explain two contrasting ways that Christians can support food banks in the local community.

Explain two reasons why Christian churches help people who are being persecuted.

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

Explain two reasons why evangelism is important for the Christian Church.

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

Explain two contrasting examples of the work of the Church in the local community.

Explain two ways in which the worldwide Church works for reconciliation.

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

‘The most important role of Christian churches is to build a community of believers in their local area.’

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.

‘The most important duty of a Christian is to tell others about their faith.’

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.

‘Helping people in need is the most important role of the Church.’

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.

‘All Christians have a duty to do something practical to help their community.’ 

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.

‘All Christians should travel to other countries to evangelise.’

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.