GCSE Revision

Edexcel Unit J: Catholic Christianity

J1: Beliefs and Values

         Christian beliefs about the nature of God: unity and Trinity Christian beliefs about God the Father Christian beliefs about God the Son (Jesus) Christian beliefs about the Holy Spirit Symbols of the Holy Spirit Christian beliefs about sin Christian beliefs about salvation Christian values: love of God Christian values: love of others

J2: Community and Tradition

           The Church as a means to faith and salvation The Church as One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic The Church as the body of Christ The Church as the communion of saints Christian ministry – bishops, priests and deacons The role of the laity The celibacy of the clergy The ordination of women Authority and guidance: the Bible Apostolic Tradition and the Magisterium Catholics and the Virgin Mary

J3: Worship and Celebration

          Sacraments of initiation: baptism Sacraments of initiation: confirmation The Mass The meaning of the Eucharist in other traditions Sacraments of healing: penance and reconciliation Sacraments of healing: anointing of the sick Catholic celebrations: Christmas Catholic celebrations: Lent Catholic celebrations: Holy Week Catholic celebrations: Easter

J4: Living the Christian Life

             Respect for God in the Ten Commandments Respect for others in the Ten Commandments The Sermon on the Mount: The Law of Moses The Sermon on the Mount: displaying religion The Sermon on the Mount: Christians and money The Sermon on the Mount: Christians and judgement The Sermon on the Mount: the Golden Rule Christian values: service to others Christian values: compassion for those who suffer Christian values: concern for the causes of suffering Christian values: helping those in need Christian values: justice for the oppressed Two exemplary Christians of the twentieth century: Mother Theresa and Helder Camara or Oscar Romero.

J5: A Place of Christian Worship

 The architectural and other main features of a Catholic church  The role and function of a parish priest  The role and function of a church in the parish  The reasons for differences in places of Christian worship  The reasons for different forms of Christian worship

monotheism incarnation fire wind repentance Body of Christ deacons laity celibacy trinity resurrection unity Christ Virgin Birth dove faith apostolic forgiveness catholic reconciliation holy Communion of Saints Magisterium Papacy ordination Bible priests crucifixion bishops Golden Rule Apostolic Succession vows water dogmas renewal of baptismal vows chrism Ten Commandments Liturgy of the Eucharist Penitential Rite Liturgy of the Word Real Presence Judgement Rite of Communion sacrifice tabernacle transubstantiation absolution Christmas Service to others contrition Lent penance Holy Week Easter compassion concern viaticum oppressed

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Top Tips for Success All the best!!

Learn those key words!

Watch your timing – about 1 minute per mark.

Outline – describe, about three points, 2 sentences per point.

Explain – use the word BECAUSE and refer to the Bible and “the Catholic Church teaches that …” Do you agree? … Always state why some people would agree, why others would disagree, and what your opinion is (and don’t worry, if you don’t have an opinion, make one up! The Examiner won’t know.) Write something for every question that you answer, and check your answers at the end.