Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
...
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 51.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your
written communication will be assessed
– you should take particular care on this question with your spelling, punctuation and
grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology.
• The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Time 50 minutes
Religious Studies B
(Short Course)
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict
Option 2A – Catholic Christianity
3RB0/2A
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
*P71269A0212* 2
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Catholic Beliefs
1 (a) Outline three Catholic beliefs about grace.
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(b) Explain two reasons why the biblical account of Creation is significant
for Catholics.
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(c) Explain two Catholic teachings about the Paschal Mystery.
In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling,
punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.
*(d) “Humans should not have dominion over the world.”
Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.
In your response you should:
• refer to Catholic teachings
• reach a justified conclusion.
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*P71269A0612* 6
Question 2: Crime and Punishment
2 (a) Outline three Catholic teachings about capital punishment.
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(b) Explain two reasons why Catholics believe punishment can be regarded as justice.
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