The nature and purpose of prayer: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The nature and purpose of prayer, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 19 questions on The nature and purpose of prayer, as a list

June 2025, Spec B Paper 1B, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Christians may use informal prayer. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2025, Spec B Paper 2B, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three reasons why Christians use the Lord’s Prayer.
June 2025, Spec B Paper 3B, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Informal prayer is the best form of prayer.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Christian
June 2024, Spec A Paper 2B, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three examples of when prayers might be used by Christians.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 2B, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Christians may use the Lord’s Prayer. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 3B, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Christians pray.
June 2022, Spec A Paper 1B, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three features of the Lord’s Prayer.
June 2022, Spec A Paper 2B, Q2(d) (12 marks): “The Lord’s Prayer is the only one needed.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Christian teach
June 2022, Spec B Paper 1B, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why set prayers are important for many Christians.
November 2021, Spec B Paper 1B, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “It is important for Christians to have different types of prayer.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you sho
November 2020, Spec A Paper 2B, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two different features of the Lord’s Prayer.
November 2020, Spec B Paper 3B, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Christians might say the Lord’s Prayer. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2019, Spec A Paper 1B, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why some Christians use informal prayers.
June 2019, Spec A Paper 2B, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways a Christian can pray to God.
June 2019, Spec B Paper 1B, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why set prayers may be important for Christians.
June 2019, Spec B Paper 2B, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The Lord’s Prayer is the most important prayer.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Chri
June 2018, Spec A Paper 1B, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why some Christians use set prayers. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2018, Spec A Paper 2B, Q2(d) (12 marks): “Prayer is the most important thing a Christian can do.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Ch
June 2018, Spec B Paper 2B, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three types of prayer.

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