Christianity — practices
AQA GCSE Religious Studies revision on Christianity — practices. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Religious Studies A 8062 specification. This bank has 8 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 8)
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Question 1
The sacrament of baptism involves...
- A) Lighting candles
- B) Using water as a sign of cleansing from sin + entry to the Christian community
- C) Eating bread + wine
- D) Reading the Bible
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Answer: Using water as a sign of cleansing from sin + entry to the Christian community
INFANT baptism (Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox): baby sprinkled or poured water on, parents + godparents make promises. BELIEVERS' baptism (Baptist, Pentecostal): adult/teen full immersion AFTER personal faith decision. Both use 'in the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit'. Symbolises death of old life + birth into new Christian life.
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Question 2
Holy Communion / Eucharist commemorates...
- A) Jesus' birth
- B) The Last Supper
- C) The Sermon on the Mount
- D) Easter eggs
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Answer: The Last Supper
At the Last Supper (Maundy Thursday, before crucifixion), Jesus said: 'This is my body... this is my blood... do this in remembrance of me.' Christians repeat this weekly (or more) in services. Catholic + Orthodox: TRANSUBSTANTIATION (bread + wine BECOME body + blood). Lutheran: CONSUBSTANTIATION (Jesus' presence in/under bread + wine). Most Protestants: SYMBOLIC remembrance only.
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Question 3
Christmas celebrates...
- A) Jesus' birth
- B) Jesus' death
- C) Jesus' baptism
- D) Pentecost
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Answer: Jesus' birth
Celebrated 25 December (in Western churches) - though Jesus' actual birth date is unknown. Themes: incarnation, hope, peace, gift-giving (echoing the wise men's gifts to baby Jesus). Advent (4 weeks before) is preparation. Eastern Orthodox: 7 January (different calendar). Christmas trees, presents = cultural traditions, not biblical.
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