GCSE+RS+Short+Course+Year+11

Date 6 May AD 2010 Subject: Those GCSE Exams!


 *  Tuesday 18 May (PM): Paper 2A (2392) – One Hour **
 *  Background Understanding **

- The following influences on Christian moral decision making have been studied:

a) the importance of the Bible for Christians, especially the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) and the example of Jesus; b) the role of the Church for Christians: the ways in which statements are made by the churches, c) the advice of clergy, and how the support of the local Christian community might influence the decisions of individual Christians; d) the importance of prayer, conscience and the guidance of the Holy Spirit for Christians. e) Love //(agape)// as a guiding Christian principle (consider also other types of love by contrast):

i) God is love (E.g. 1 John 4: 7-21) ii) The two greatest commandments (Mark 12: 28-34) iii) The nature of Christian love (1 Corinthians 13)


 * Marriage and Divorce; Relationships within the Family **

- Pupils consider the importance of family life for Christians, and Christian views about the roles of family members. - Christian teaching about divorce is studied and different Christian opinions about marriage after divorce (E.g. Divorce - Matthew 5: 31-32 & Mark 10: 2-12) - Relationships between children and parents (E.g. Exodus 20: 12 & Colossians 3: 20-21) - Caring for relatives (E.g. 1 Timothy 5: 8) - Relationships between husbands and wives (E.g. Exodus 20: 14, Matthew 18: 21-22 & Ephesians 5: 28-33)


 * Birth and Death **

- Pupils consider issues related to the sanctity of life and Christian responses to these issues. - Pupils will consider issues related to birth control (contraception), fertility treatment (the right to a child and the use of embryos), abortion, suicide, and euthanasia. - Pupils should be aware of biblical teachings about the value of human life, and the teachings of the Christian churches. - Biblical texts to be studied include:

a) creation of humanity (Genesis 1: 26-27) b) known before birth (Jeremiah 1: 5) c) created by God (Psalm 139: 13) d) the body is a temple (1 Corinthians 3: 16-17)

- Pupils to consider Christian understandings of issues concerning race and gender. They should be aware of the work of one or more well-known Christians who have worked to overcome prejudice and discrimination. - Treatment of foreigners (E.g. Leviticus 19: 33-34) - Behaviour towards others (E.g. Deuteronomy 24: 14-22) - Who is my neighbour? (E.g. Luke 10: 25-37) - Race and gender (E.g. Galatians 3: 26-28) - Resistance of evil and discrimination (E.g. Colossians 3: 5-11) - Favouritism (E.g. James 2: 1-9)
 * Prejudice and Equality **


 * Thursday 17 June (AM): Paper 4A (2394) – One Hour **


 * Beliefs **

- Pupils to consider the core beliefs of Christians in relation to the following:

a) the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – as expressed in the Apostles’ Creed; b) sin, judgement, forgiveness, salvation, eternal life; c) the Christian ideal as expressed in Jesus’ teaching in: i) the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) ii) the two great commandments (Mark 12: 28-34)

- There should be a consideration of the ways in which these beliefs might affect the lifestyles and outlooks of Christians in the modern world.

 - Pupils will explore the ways in which some Christians observe:
 * Festivals, Fasts and Special Days **

a) Lent, including Ash Wednesday b) Holy Week and Easter c) Advent, Christmas and Epiphany d) Pentecost (Whitsun) e) Sunday

- Consideration of the significance of these //celebrations// for Christians will be given and pupils will identify how particular denominations observe such practices.

 - Pupils to explore the ways in which Christians use symbols and artefacts in their worship with due consideration given to the ways such symbols and artefacts might support and influence the beliefs and attitudes of the worshippers. - Pupils will consider:
 * Places and Forms of Worship **

a) Christian places of worship and their artefacts and furnishings (E.g. font, altar, crucifix, cross, lectern; b) the different ways in which the church building is used by the community; c) public worship: i) Eucharist, Bible readings, prayer; ii) ministers: bishop, priest / presbyter, deacon, lay ministry; d) private worship: i) family, individual prayers, Bible reading and meditation.

 - Pupils to study the following aspects of Christianity:
 * Religion in the Family **

a) baptism / dedication of an infant and the nurture of the young; b) believer’s baptism / confirmation c) the marriage ceremony; d) the role of the family; e) funeral rites and beliefs about death and dying.

- There should be consideration of the observances (rites of passage / services) which mark these events, the significance of the events for Christians, and the ways in which the various ceremonies reflect Christian belief.
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CHRISTIANITY //(Jon Mayled & Janet Green)// **

Paper 4A P6 – P16 Creeds & The Trinity (focus on Apostles’ Creed!) Paper 4A P16 – P21 Sin, Judgement, Forgiveness, Salvation & Eternal Life __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 2A/4A __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> P21 Ten Commandments (Decalogue) Paper 4A P22 – 28 Christian Ideal: Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 -7) __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 2A/4A __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> P29 Two Great Commandments (Mark 12: 28-34) Paper 4A P30 – P31 Mary Paper 4A P32 – P33 Communion of Saints Paper 4A P34 – P35 Practice Exam Questions
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">1. Core Beliefs __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 4A P36 –P37 Liturgical Seasons / Church Year Paper 4A P38 – P40 Lent Paper 4A P40 – P47 Holy Week & Easter Paper 4A P48 – P51 Advent, Christmas & Epiphany Paper 4A P51 – P52 Pentecost (Whitsun) Paper 4A P53 – P54 Sunday Paper 4A P55 Assumption of BVM & All Saints’ Day Paper 4A P56 – P57 Practice Exam Questions
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">2. Special Days __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">3. Pilgrimage __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">NOT NEEDED! __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 4A P92 – P97 Places of Worship (artefacts & furnishings) Paper 4A P97 – P100 Types of Worship (The Eucharist etc.) Paper 4A P101 – P02 Leaders of Worship (Ministers: Bishop / Priest / Deacon & Laity – those not ordained) Paper 4A P102 – P103 Sacramental Worship Paper 4A P104 – P105 Practice Exam Questions
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">4. Major Divisions & Interpretations __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">NOT NEEDED __**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> but read P76 – P77 Worship, Sacraments (Seven!) & Rites of Passage __ONLY__ for __PAPER 4A__
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">5. Places & Forms of Worship __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 4A P106 – P112 Religious Communities __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 2A __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> P112 – P116 Charity / Concern for Others Paper 4A P116 – P119 Rites of Passage: Baptism, Believers’ Baptism & Confirmation Paper 4A P119 – P120 Rites of Passage: Marriage Paper 4A P120 – P122 Role of the Family Paper 4A P122 – P123 Rites of Passage: Funerals – Dying, Death & the After Life __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 2A / 4A __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> P124 – P125 Practice Exam Questions
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">6. Religion in the Faith Community & the Family __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">7. Sacred Writings __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">NOT NEEDED __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 2A P6 – P9 Importance of the Bible Paper 2A P9 – P10 Role of the Church Paper 2A P11 Prayer Paper 2A P11 Conscience Paper 2A P12 Holy Spirit Paper 2A P13 – P16 Agape 1. Religion & Human Relationships __** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 2A P18 – P19 Family Life Paper 2A P20 – P21 Living Together Paper 2A P21 – P22 Marriage & the Bible Paper 2A P22 – P23 Christian Marriage Paper 2A P23 – P25 Different roles within the Family Paper 2A P25 – P27 Roles of Children & Parents Paper 2A P27 – P30 Divorce & Re-marriage Paper 2A P30 – P32 Christian Marriage in Practice Paper 2A P32 – P33 ‘Same-sex’ (Homosexual) Unions Paper 2A P33 – P34 Contraception Paper 2A P35 Practice Exam Questions <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 2A P36 – P37 ‘Playing God’ Paper 2A P37 – P39 Sanctity of Life / Valuing Human Life Paper 2A P40 – P41 Fertility Treatment & the ‘right to have a child’ Paper 2A P42 Cloning Paper 2A P42 – P44 Abortion Paper 2A P44 Abortion & the Sanctity of Life Paper 2A P45 – P47 Abortion & Biblical / Church Teaching Paper 2A P47 Abortion Act (1967) Paper 2A P48 Christian Groups against Abortion Paper 2A P48 – P50 Suicide Paper 2A P50 – P51 Samaritans Paper 2A P51 – P53 Euthanasia Paper 2A P53 Church teaching about Euthanasia Paper 2A P54 – P55 Hospice Movement (Palliative Care) Paper 2A P56 Animals in Medical Research Paper 2A P57 Practice Exam Questions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES //(Libby Ahluwalia)// **
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">PART ONE __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">2. Religion & Medical Ethics __**


 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">3. Religion, Poverty & Wealth __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">NOT NEEDED! __**


 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">PART TWO __**


 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">4. Responsibility for the Planet __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">NOT NEEDED! __**


 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">5. War, Peace & Human Rights __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">NOT NEEDED! __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 2A P106 – P107 Racism Paper 2A P108 – P109 Slave Trade & Colonialism Paper 2A P109 – P110 Effects of history on Racism Today Paper 2A P110 – P111 Apartheid in South Africa Paper 2A P111 – P113 Trevor Huddleston Paper 2A P113 – P115Martin Luther King Jr Paper 2A P115 – P118 Christian teaching about Prejudice Paper 2A P118 – P120 Sexism / Gender & Christian Leadership Paper 2A P121 – P122 Bible & Gender Paper 2A P122 Christian Beliefs in Action Paper 2A P123 Practice Exam Questions
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">6. Prejudice & Equality __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Concentrate on Sections 1 & 2, as appropriate but note there is some overlap between Sections 1 & 2:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">CGP GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES REVISION GUIDE **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Section One (but omit ‘Believing in God’ & ‘Crime, War, Drugs & Media’) Remember – revise ONLY the CHRISTIAN parts (not Judaism & Islam parts!................obvious but......!)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 2A **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Section Two (but omit ‘Mark’s Gospel’)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Paper 4A **

Don't forget to check out the Yr 10 page for revision notes.

​**//__GOOD LUCK ONE AND ALL! You can do it!__//**

All good wishes,

Fr. Whitwell

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Date 24 March AD 2010 Subject: Easter Holidays & Course Specification

11R & 11H: Warm greetings.

Firstly, well done on your work in RS this term - most of you are on target and I'm really proud of you.

In the Easter holidays you should use the new textbooks (revised) to dip in and out of, making use of the exam questions at the end of each section but please be aware that our SHORT COURSE specification necessitates that you don't need to read all the book: Chapter 3 (Pilgrimage), Chapter 4 (Major Divisions & Interpretations) & Chapter 7 (Sacred Writings) are __//NOT INCLUDED//__ in our specification (Paper 4A). Material for Paper 2A will be available in another textbook after the holidays, if needed.

Make use of your CGP Revision Guide as well.

Here is a reminder of the course specification (user friendly format and as detailed from OCR):



On your return to School after the holidays I shall be handing out revision sheets on all the work we've studied thus far, which is almost all the specification!

Take good care and rest well.

Happy Easter, when it comes.

Sincerely, Fr. Whitwell

Date: 17 March 2010 Subject: End of Term Exam

11R & 11H, it is exam time again.

Anticipating the sundry joys of sitting your end of term exam next week (in your usual lesson) please revise the work we have undertaken this past term. Use your textbooks and CGP guides to help, as well as any other material.

Revise: Funerals (use two handouts) Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Eternal life / Resurrection / 'Life is changed, not ended' (see below) Places and forms of worship (use handout and be aware of church furnishings)

Good luck.

Sincerely, Fr. Whitwell

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Hello 11R & 11H.

Here are the notes that will enable you to complete the prep over the half-term holidays:

"Life is changed, not ended." Discuss. (2 x A4)



Also, here are the notes for the 'Life after Death' presentation in the last week of February (wk 7):



Any problems, please email me: fr.whitwell@lichfieldcathedralschool.com

Many thanks, Fr. Whitwell

Hello 11R & 11H.

Here is your work for the half-term holidays.

Enjoy!



You will find these documents VERY helpful - do READ and INWARDLY DIGEST them at least, some pages should be familiar!



Thank you for your cooperation. Please hand in your word as agreed - or else!

Get some rest as well. Take care.

Sincerely, Fr. Whitwell

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Hello pupils (outgoing 10E & 10K)

As you make your transition from Yr 10 to Yr 11 it is important that you undertake some significant work during the summer holidays.

Please refer to the file below which details the work you must complete ready for the beginning of the new academic year:



Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely, Fr. Whitwell