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Give two arguments in favour of abortion.

• It’s the mother’s body; she should decide what happens.

• There are too many unwanted babies in the world.

Give two Christian arguments against abortion.

• So God created them in His own image.”

• “God breathed into Adam the breath of life.”

What does the term ‘sanctity of life’ mean?

A belief that all human life is sacred or holy.

Define:

a) Altruism

• Selfless actions done without expecting a reward.

Define:
b) Absolutism

The view that some actions are always right or wrong.

Define:
c) Relativism

The belief that whether an action is good or bad depends on the situation.

Give two Bible quotes that support peace.

• Love your neighbour.”

• “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”

Outline three Just War principles.

• Just cause

• Right intention

• Innocents should not be harmed

Describe two types of pacifism.

• Conditional pacifism: Belief that war might be the lesser evil in some situations.

• Absolute pacifism: Belief that it is never right to take part in war, even in self-defence.

What are the three stages in the formation of the Gospels?

• The life and teaching of Jesus

• The oral tradition

• The written Gospels

Why were the Gospels written down?

• So people would not forget Jesus’ teachings.

• The apostles were dying, so the message needed to be passed on.

Who were the three synoptic Gospel writers?

Matthew, Mark, and Luke

Name one miracle only found in John's Gospel.

The raising of Lazarus

Explain why Jesus used parables.

• They are memorable stories that are easy to spread.

• They hide the message from people against him.

• Some people couldn’t read, so stories helped them understand

Name two healing miracles of Jesus.

• Healing of a blind man

• Healing of a paralysed man

Name two nature miracles of Jesus.

• Jesus calms the storm

• Jesus walks on water

What is lay ministry?

Special works and services in the Church provided by the laity.

Describe two reasons why marriage is important to Catholics.

• Marriage is a sacrament (It is a holy union blessed by God)Catholics believe it brings a couple closer to God and helps them live out their faith together.

• It is the only non-sinful way to have children (Marriage provides a proper setting for starting a family.
  The Catholic Church teaches that sex should only happen within marriage, making it the right way to raise children in a loving and moral home.)