Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) June 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies A (1RA0) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 - Study of Religion Option 1A: Catholic Christianity Centre Number Candidate Number *P71237A0120* Turn o

Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) June 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies A (1RA0) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 - Study of Religion Option 1A: Catholic Christianity Centre Number Candidate Number *P71237A0120* Turn over 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 102. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed – you should take particular care on these questions 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. You do not need any other materials. Total Marks Time 1 hour 45 minutes Religious Studies A PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Study of Religion Option 1A – Catholic Christianity Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Candidate surname Other names Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information 1RA0/1A Paper reference   P71237A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1/1/1 *P71237A0220* 2  Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings 1 (a) Outline three events of the death and resurrection of Jesus. 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(b) Explain two reasons why belief in the Trinity is important to Catholics. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Catholic teachings • refer to different Christian points of view • reach a justified conclusion. 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(Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) *P71237A0620* 6  Question 2: Practices 2 (a) Outline three reasons why Catholics may pray. 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(b) Describe two different attitudes towards liturgical worship in Catholic Christianity and other forms of the main religious tradition of Great Britain. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Catholic teachings • refer to different Christian points of view • reach a justified conclusion. 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(Total for Question 2 = 24 marks) *P71237A01020* 10  Question 3: Sources of Wisdom and Authority 3 (a) Outline three reasons Catholics believe that the Church is holy. 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(b) Explain two reasons why Catholics think Mary is a model of faith. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Catholic teachings • refer to different Christian points of view • reach a justified conclusion. 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