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

Exam code: 8062

2 hours17 questions
1
1 mark

Which one of the following describes the work of the Church in restoring broken relationships?

  •  Liturgy

  • Persecution

  •  Reconciliation

  • Judgement

2
1 mark

Which one of the following describes ill-treatment because of a person’s religious beliefs?

  • Celebration

  • Evangelism

  • Mission

  • Persecution

3
2 marks

Give two reasons why Church growth is important for Christians today.

4
2 marks

Give two ways in which the Church helps Christians to respond to persecution.

5
2 marks

Give two ways in which Christians might show their commitment to Church growth.

1
5 marks

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.

2
4 marks

Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians work for reconciliation.

3
4 marks

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

4
5 marks

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.

5
5 marks

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.

6
4 marks

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

7
5 marks

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.

1
12 marks

‘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.

2
12 marks

‘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.

3
12 marks

‘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.

4
12 marks

‘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.

5
12 marks

‘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.