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 trinity unity Christ crucifixion

incarnation resurrection Virgin Birth dove

fire wind faith forgiveness reconciliation

repentance apostolic catholic holy

Body of Christ Communion of Saints bishops

deacons Magisterium Papacy priests

laity celibacy ordination Bible Golden Rule

Apostolic Succession dogmas chrism

vows water renewal of baptismal vows Ten Commandments

Liturgy of the Eucharist Liturgy of the Word Judgement

Penitential Rite Real Presence Rite of Communion

sacrifice tabernacle transubstantiation

absolution contrition penance viaticum

Christmas Lent Holy Week Easter

Service to others compassion concern oppressed

Top Tips for Success

1. Learn those key words!2. Watch your timing – about 1 minute per mark.3. Outline – describe, about three points, 2 sentences per

point.4. Explain – use the word BECAUSE and refer to the

Bible and “the Catholic Church teaches that …”5. 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.)

6. Write something for every question that you answer, and check your answers at the end.

All the best!!