plumiThe sacramental nature of reality: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The sacramental nature of reality, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 16 questions on The sacramental nature of reality, as a list
- June 2025, Spec A Paper 1A, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three effects of the sacrament of confirmation.
- June 2025, Spec B Paper 1A, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “All Christians should accept seven sacraments.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Catholi
- June 2024, Spec A Paper 2A, Q2(d) (12 marks): “Christians should be baptised as babies.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Catholic teachings
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 1A, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two Catholic teachings about the sacramental nature of reality.
- June 2023, Spec A Paper 1A, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two purposes of the sacrament of the sick. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2023, Spec A Paper 2A, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why the sacrament of the sick is important for Catholics. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2023, Spec B Paper 1A, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three Catholic teachings about the sacraments.
- June 2023, Spec B Paper 3A, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Everyone should receive the sacrament of reconciliation.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refe
- June 2022, Spec A Paper 2A, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why the sacraments are important to Catholics.
- June 2022, Spec B Paper 2A, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two Catholic beliefs about the effects of sacraments.
- November 2021, Spec A Paper 1A, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three symbolic features of baptism.
- November 2020, Spec A Paper 1A, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Catholics receive the sacrament of reconciliation.
- June 2019, Spec A Paper 1A, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three effects of the sacraments.
- June 2019, Spec B Paper 1A, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Baptism is important for Catholics. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2018, Spec A Paper 1A, Q2(d) (12 marks): “The sacraments are the best way to feel close to God.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Cat
- June 2018, Spec B Paper 2A, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways the sacraments communicate the grace of God.
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