RE - Catholic practices, exam questions

3 marks: Effects of confirmation

Holy Spirit; strengthens faith; closer to God.

3 marks: How does CAFOD support others?

Emergency aid; development projects; fights poverty.

3 marks: Catholic funeral practices

Requiem Mass; holy water; prayers for deceased.

3 marks: Why do Catholics pray?

Praise God; give thanks; ask forgiveness.

3 marks: Symbols of baptism

Water: cleansing; white garment: new life; candle: Christ's light.

3 marks: Forms of popular piety

Rosary; pilgrimage; Stations of the Cross.

3 marks: Effects of sacraments

God's grace; stronger faith; closer to God.

3 marks: Purposes of pilgrimage

Strengthen faith; pray; seek healing.

4 marks: Why is Mass source and summit?

SOURCE: Receive Jesus in Eucharist. SUMMIT: Highest form of Catholic worship.

4 marks: Two purposes of pilgrimage

FAITH: Strengthens relationship with God. HEALING: Gives spiritual comfort.

4 marks: Why is the Lord's Prayer important?

JESUS: He taught it. GUIDANCE: Teaches forgiveness and trust.

4 marks: Why use different forms of prayer?

EXPRESSION: Show feelings to God. CONNECTION: Build relationship with God.

4 marks: Two reasons Catholics pray

COMMUNICATION: Speak to God. GUIDANCE: Ask for help.

4 marks: Why receive reconciliation?

FORGIVENESS: Removes sins. RESTORATION: Repairs relationship with God.

4 marks: Why use the Rosary?

REFLECTION: Remember Jesus' life. MARY: Ask for her intercession.

4 marks: Two ways Catholics evangelise

PREACHING: Spread Jesus' teachings. CHARITY: Show Christian love.

5 marks: How does the Church fulfil Jesus' commission?

EVANGELISM: Matthew 28:19 – “Go and make disciples of all nations.” The Church spreads Christianity. CHARITY: Matthew 22:39 – “Love your neighbour as yourself.” The Church helps people in need.

5 marks: Two purposes of anointing of the sick

STRENGTH: James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick?” The sacrament gives spiritual strength. HEALING: James 5:15 – “The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well.” It can bring healing and forgiveness.

5 marks: Why is the Lord's Prayer important to Catholics?

JESUS' TEACHING: Matthew 6:9 – “This, then, is how you should pray.” Jesus taught Catholics how to pray.

FORGIVENESS: Matthew 6:12 – “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” It teaches Catholics to forgive others and ask God for forgiveness.

5 marks: Two purposes of Catholic funeral rites

RESURRECTION: John 11:25 – “I am the resurrection and the life.” Reminds Catholics of life after death.

COMFORT: Matthew 5:4 – “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Offers comfort to grieving families.

5 marks: Why is pilgrimage important?

FAITH: James 4:8 – “Come near to God and he will come near to you.” Helps Catholics become closer to God.

FOLLOWING JESUS: Matthew 4:19 – “Come, follow me.” Helps them follow Jesus' example.

5 marks: Why include the poor in society?

DIGNITY: Genesis 1:27 – “God created mankind in his own image.” Everyone has God-given dignity.

HELP: Matthew 25:40 – “Whatever you did for one of the least of these… you did for me.” Helping the poor is like helping Jesus.

5 marks: Two Catholic teachings on justice

EQUALITY: Genesis 1:27 – “God created mankind in his own image.” Everyone is equal before God.

PROTECTION: Proverbs 31:8 – “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Catholics should defend vulnerable people.

5 marks: Why does CAFOD work?

LOVE: Matthew 22:39 – “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Catholics should help others.

SERVICE: Matthew 25:40 – “Whatever you did for one of the least of these… you did for me.” Serving the poor is serving Jesus.

12 marks: Should Catholics focus more on including the poor?

FOR: Matthew 25:40 – “Whatever you did for one of the least of these… you did for me.” Helping the poor is like helping Jesus.

Matthew 22:39 – “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Catholics should treat everyone equally.

AGAINST: Matthew 28:19 – “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Spreading the Gospel is also important.

Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live on bread alone.” Spiritual needs matter as well as physical needs.

12 marks: Are all seven sacraments essential?

FOR: John 6:35 – “I am the bread of life.” The Eucharist gives spiritual nourishment.

John 3:5 – “Born of water and the Spirit.” Baptism is important for entering Christian life.

AGAINST: 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “We live by faith, not by sight.” Faith is essential, not just receiving sacraments.

Matthew 18:20 – “Where two or three gather in my name.” Catholics can connect with God through prayer and worship too.

12 marks: Is Jerusalem the only pilgrimage destination?

FOR: Luke 24:6 – “He is not here; he has risen!” Jerusalem is important because of Jesus' resurrection.

John 19:20 – “The place where Jesus was crucified.” Jerusalem has major importance in Jesus' life.

AGAINST: Matthew 18:20 – “Where two or three gather in my name.” God can be present anywhere.

James 4:8 – “Come near to God and he will come near to you.” Pilgrimage can happen in many places.

12 marks: Does popular piety deepen connection with God?

FOR: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray continually.” Popular prayers help Catholics pray regularly.

Luke 1:48 – “All generations will call me blessed.” Devotion to Mary can strengthen faith.

AGAINST: John 4:24 – “Worship in the Spirit and in truth.” A genuine relationship with God matters more than rituals.

Matthew 6:7 – “Do not keep on babbling.” Prayer should be sincere, not just repeated words.

12 marks: Can funerals comfort mourners and the dying?

FOR: John 11:25 – “I am the resurrection and the life.” Gives hope of life after death.

Matthew 5:4 – “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” God offers comfort to grieving people.

AGAINST: Matthew 27:46 – “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Shows that even Jesus experienced suffering and anguish.

Ecclesiastes 9:5 – “The dead know nothing.” Some may question whether beliefs about life after death bring comfort.

12 marks: Is Mass the most important worship?

FOR: Luke 22:19 – “This is my body given for you.” The Eucharist makes Mass central to Catholic worship.

Luke 22:19 – “Do this in remembrance of me.” Jesus commanded his followers to remember him through the Eucharist.

AGAINST: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray continually.” Prayer outside Mass is also important.

Matthew 18:20 – “Where two or three gather in my name.” Catholics can worship God outside Mass.

12 marks: Should local churches be responsible for evangelism?

FOR: Matthew 28:19 – “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Churches should spread the Gospel.

Matthew 5:14 – “You are the light of the world.” Churches should set a Christian example.

AGAINST: Matthew 22:39 – “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Every Christian has a personal responsibility to show love.

2 Timothy 4:2 – “Preach the word.” Individual Christians should also explain their faith.

12 marks: Are the sacraments the best way to feel close to God?

FOR: John 6:56 – “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me.” The Eucharist brings Catholics close to Jesus.

John 3:5 – “Born of water and the Spirit.” Baptism brings people into Christian life.

AGAINST: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray continually.” Prayer can bring Catholics close to God without sacraments.

Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp for my feet.” Reading the Bible can also strengthen a relationship with God.