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Study of Christianity: Practices

5 dot points across 5 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What do Christians believe about baptism and the Eucharist?

The meaning and practice of baptism (infant and believers') and the Eucharist (Holy Communion), and divergent Christian understandings of them.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 2 answer on baptism and the Eucharist, covering infant and believers' baptism, the Eucharist or Holy Communion, transubstantiation and the memorial view, and why the sacraments matter, with the sources of wisdom and authority Eduqas rewards.
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Why do Christians go on pilgrimage and celebrate festivals?

The role and importance of pilgrimage (including Lourdes and Iona) and the major Christian celebrations of Christmas and Easter.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 2 answer on Christian pilgrimage and celebrations, covering the meaning and sites of pilgrimage (Lourdes, Iona, Jerusalem) and the festivals of Christmas and Easter, with the sources of wisdom and authority Eduqas rewards.
14 min answer →

What is the role of the local church in the community?

The role of the local church in Christian life and the local community, including food banks, street pastors, pastoral care and the rites of passage.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 2 answer on the role of the local church, covering worship, food banks, street pastors, pastoral care and the rites of passage, and why service matters to Christians, with the sources of wisdom and authority Eduqas rewards.
14 min answer →

How does the worldwide church carry out mission and serve the world?

The role of the worldwide church, Christian mission and evangelism, ecumenism, reconciliation, and the work of overseas aid charities such as Christian Aid and CAFOD.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 2 answer on the worldwide church and mission, covering mission and evangelism, the Great Commission, ecumenism, reconciliation, and the work of Christian Aid and CAFOD, with the sources of wisdom and authority Eduqas rewards.
14 min answer →

How and why do Christians worship, pray and use the sacraments?

Christian forms of worship (liturgical, non-liturgical and private), the types and importance of prayer, and the nature and number of the sacraments.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 2 answer on Christian worship, prayer and the sacraments, covering liturgical, non-liturgical and private worship, set and extempore prayer, the Lord's Prayer, and what a sacrament is, with the sources of wisdom and authority Eduqas rewards.
15 min answer →