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Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The role of the sacraments in Christian life and their practice in two denominations, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 23 questions on The role of the sacraments in Christian life and their practice in two denominations, as a list
- June 2025, Spec A Paper 1B, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three things that take place during the Eucharist.
- June 2025, Spec A Paper 1B, Q2(d) (12 marks): “The most important thing a Christian can do is spend time in prayer.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must:
- June 2025, Spec A Paper 2B, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why there are different numbers of sacraments in Christian denominations.
- June 2024, Spec A Paper 2B, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two sacraments celebrated within the Catholic tradition. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 1B, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Christians should celebrate seven sacraments.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Christia
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 2B, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why some Christians only celebrate two sacraments.
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 3B, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three features of the sacrament of the Eucharist.
- June 2023, Spec A Paper 1B, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three sacraments that might be important in Christian life.
- June 2023, Spec B Paper 1B, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three reasons why sacraments may be important in Christian life.
- June 2023, Spec B Paper 2B, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “It is important that Christians celebrate the Eucharist weekly.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you shoul
- June 2022, Spec A Paper 1B, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two different Christian attitudes towards the number of sacraments celebrated.
- June 2022, Spec A Paper 2B, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two different views about the number of sacraments celebrated by Christians. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2022, Spec B Paper 1B, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three Christian beliefs about sacraments.
- November 2021, Spec B Paper 2B, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three roles that sacraments have in a Christian’s life.
- November 2020, Spec A Paper 1B, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why the celebration of the Eucharist is important to most Christians. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- November 2020, Spec B Paper 1B, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Sacraments are the most important part of Christian life.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: ref
- November 2020, Spec B Paper 3B, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why most Christians celebrate the sacrament of Baptism.
- June 2019, Spec B Paper 2B, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Christians celebrate the Eucharist. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2019, Spec B Paper 3B, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why some Christians do not celebrate seven sacraments. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2018, Spec A Paper 2B, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three of the sacraments in the Catholic Church.
- June 2018, Spec B Paper 1B, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why sacraments may be important for Christians.
- June 2018, Spec B Paper 2B, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two different Christian attitudes towards the use of sacraments.
- June 2018, Spec B Paper 3B, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why the Eucharist is important for most Christians. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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