Catholic Studies Stage 4 Task 2 Review

Practice questions based on the St Benedict’s Catholic College Assessment Task 2 notification for Stage 4 Year 8 Catholic Studies.

What are the two specific outcomes assessed in the Catholic Studies Task 1?

A8S: Draws meaning from the actions and parables of Jesus and applies this to everyday living and Christian discipleship. B8K: Describes the key characteristics of life in the early Christian communities.

What is the name of the assessment task according to the notification?

Task 1: In-class task - The Teachings of Jesus - Disciples, Martyrs, and Witnesses of Faith

What are the time limits and total marks for the in-class task?

The task is out of 20 marks, with 5 minutes of reading time and 45 minutes of writing time.

What writing structure is recommended to practice for this task?

PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link).

What three terms must be defined as part of the preparation for this task?

Disciple, Martyr, and Witness.

What must be included in students' answers to support their responses?

Evidence from scripture.

What are the key preparation questions regarding the Greatest Commandment?

Outline the Greatest Commandment, describe why it is important, and explain how it can be lived out by Christians today.

What should students focus on when studying the parables of Jesus?

Why the parables are important and the main message of specific parables.

What central concept of Jesus' teachings must be explained in the task?

How Jesus teaches about the Kingdom of God.

Why is Pentecost highlighted as a significant topic for study?

It is important to the early Christian communities and the Church.

What forms of malpractice are explicitly listed as unacceptable breaches of academic integrity?

Plagiarism, collusion, misrepresentation, breach of assessment conditions, and the unapproved use of AI.

What kind of feedback will the class teacher provide on practice responses before the task?

Only verbal feedback around notes; no marking of practice responses or written feedback will be provided.