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RE GCSE Life and Death

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

What do Catholics mean by 'death'?

a)

The end of physical life, when the physical body ceases completely to function.

b)

The raising of the body to life again after death.

c)

The eternal part of a human being given at conception which lives on after the death of the body.

d)

The belief that each individual will be held to account by God for the things they do during their lives.

2.

What is the definition of 'magisterium'?

a)

Those who have accepted God's grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy an eternal existence in God's presence.

b)

The end of the physical life, when the physical body ceases completely to function.

c)

The teaching authority of the Church, exercised by the bishops in communion with the Pope.

d)

The raising of the body to life again after death.

3.

The definition 'the phrase Jesus uses to describe a state of living as God intends, which leads to a life in heaven' refers to what key term?

a)

Death

b)

Eternal life

c)

Hell

d)

Heaven

4.

The definition 'the eternal part of a human being given at conception which lives on after the death of the body' refers to what key term?

a)

Resurrection

b)

Judgement

c)

Hell

d)

Soul

5.

What do Catholics mean by 'hell'?

a)

Those who ultimately reject God's grace and forgiveness, will have chosen to live eternally outside of God's presence.

b)

The belief that each individual will be held to account by God for the things they do during their lives.

c)

The end of physical life, when the physical body ceases completely to function.

d)

The teaching authority of the Church, exercised by the bishops in communion with the Pope.

6.

The definition 'those who have accepted God's grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy an eternal existence in God's presence' refers to which key term?

a)

Hell

b)

Soul

c)

Heaven

d)

Resurrection

7.

The definition 'the belief that each individual will be held to account by God for the things they do, or fail to do, during their lives' refers to which key term?

a)

Resurrection

b)

Eternal life

c)

Hell

d)

Judgement

8.

What is the definition of 'resurrection'?

a)

The term used to refer to life in heaven after death.

b)

The raising of the body to life again after death. Jesus has already experienced this.

c)

The teaching authority of the Church, exercised by the bishops in communion with the Pope.

d)

The eternal part of a human being given at conception which lives on after the death of the body.

9.

'The belief that life is precious and sacred' refers to which key concept?

(a)  

10.

'The extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable' refers to which key concept?

(a)  

11.

What is purgatory?

a)

Catholics believe that this is a spiritual place where the soul will go after death, IF they are pure enough and free from sin.

b)

Catholics believe that this is a spiritual place where the soul will go after death, IF they are in a state of sin. Once there, you cannot leave.

c)

The in-between state for the majority of people of waiting for heaven, a time of cleansing from sin and preparing for heaven

d)

A place where you are judged for your sins.

12.

What is this an image of?

a)

The Sistine Chapel

b)

The place where it is believed Jesus turned water in to wine

c)

The Pope's personal chapel

d)

The tomb where Jesus is believed to have been buried before rising from the dead

13.

Select the THREE parts of the THREE legged stool

a)

Magisterium

b)

Church

c)

Tradition

d)

Scripture

14.

Select the THREE states of the Church

a)

The Church militant

b)

The Church glorious

c)

The Church merciful

d)

The Church suffering

15.

Where can you find this unnamed tomb?

a)

The Vatican Museum

b)

The Sistine Chapel

c)

Basilica Julia

d)

St Paul's Cathedral

16.

What is this?

(a)  

17.

What is this an image of?

a)

Easter vigil

b)

Representation of the Pentecost

c)

Baptism

d)

Mass

18.

What is 'requiem'?

a)

Music made specifically for marriage

b)

A hymn sung at Catholic funerals

c)

A practice carried out by Catholics at funerals

d)

Several well-known versions of music composed specifically for funerals

19.

At Catholic funerals, the coffin is covered by a white cloth called the (a)  

20.

FILL IN THE BLANK: Prayer of (a)   – a prayer where you ask God to help someone else

21.

FILL IN THE BLANK: Liturgical (a)   – in the Catholic Church, each season has a colour with a special meaning

22.

What does the Catholic Church define prayer as?

a)

A conversation with God, Jesus or saints

b)

The raising of the mind and heart to God

c)

A personal moment spent with God

d)

Asking for something from God

23.

What is adoration?

a)

To feel sorry for to regret something

b)

To love someone

c)

Greatly loving and worshipping God

d)

To get married to someone in the eyes of God

24.

What does it mean to repent?

a)

To feel sorry or to regret something

b)

Greatly loving and worshipping God

c)

Apologising

d)

Choosing to step away from God

25.

Define thanksgiving prayer

a)

Acknowledging that God is wonderful and worthy of praise.

b)

When Christians wish to express their regret about having sinned.

c)

People give thanks to God and for all the wonderful things that happen.

d)

Individual Christians will ask God to help them. They will ‘petition’ God to respond to their own needs.

26.

Define prayer of intercession

a)

These are prayers that ask God to help others.

b)

Individual Christians will ask God to help them. They will ‘petition’ God to respond to their own needs.

c)

When Christians wish to express their regret about having sinned.

d)

Acknowledging that God is wonderful and worthy of praise.

27.

Define petition prayers

a)

These are prayers that ask God to help others.

b)

People give thanks to God and for all the wonderful things that happen.

c)

Individual Christians will ask God to help them. They will ‘petition’ God to respond to their own needs.

d)

When Christians wish to express their regret about having sinned.

28.

FILL IN THE BLANK: The Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary and Glory Be are known was (a)   prayers