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RS.CP7 The Worldwide Church

AQA 8062 · Calculators not allowed · about 42 minutes

Total Marks

Name: _______________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

Answer ALL questions. Show all your working.

This question checks key vocabulary used in Christian teaching about the worldwide Church.

(a)State what is meant by the worldwide Church.(1)

(b)State what is meant by religious persecution.(1)

(c)Give one example of a Christian denomination found around the world.(1)

(d)Name a charity that supports persecuted Christians around the world.(1)

(e)State what is meant by ecumenism.(1)

(Total for Question 1 is 5 marks)

Explain two reasons why the worldwide Church is important for Christians. Refer to scripture in your answer.

(Total for Question 2 is 4 marks)

Explain two challenges faced by Christians who experience persecution in parts of the world today.

(Total for Question 3 is 4 marks)

Explain two contrasting Christian views on how the worldwide Church should respond to the persecution of Christians. Refer to a source of wisdom and authority in your answer.

(Total for Question 4 is 5 marks)

Give three ways Christians in Britain might support persecuted Christians overseas.

(Total for Question 5 is 3 marks)

Explain the importance of the worldwide Church for Christians today.

(Total for Question 6 is 6 marks)

Explain two ways awareness of the worldwide Church, including its persecuted members, might affect a British Christian's own faith and practice.

(Total for Question 7 is 4 marks)

State two ways different parts of the worldwide Church vary from one another, and for each briefly explain an example.

(Total for Question 8 is 4 marks)

Give three reasons why Christians in different countries might worship in different ways.

(Total for Question 9 is 3 marks)

Mark scheme · RS.CP7 The Worldwide Church

Question 1

(a) B1 the whole global community of Christian believers, across all countries and denominations, oe
(a) Answer: The whole global community of Christian believers, across all countries and denominations.
(b) B1 being treated badly or unfairly because of one's religious beliefs, oe
(b) Answer: Being treated badly or unfairly because of one's religious beliefs.
(c) B1 e.g. Roman Catholic / Anglican / Orthodox / Baptist / Pentecostal, oe
(c) Answer: E.g. Roman Catholic (or Anglican, Orthodox, Baptist, Pentecostal).
(d) B1 e.g. Open Doors, oe
(d) Answer: E.g. Open Doors.
(e) B1 the movement promoting unity and cooperation between different Christian denominations, oe
(e) Answer: The movement promoting unity and cooperation between different Christian denominations.

Question 2

B1 point 1: it shows that Christianity is a truly global faith, uniting believers from many different countries and cultures, oe
B1 development: based on Revelation 7:9, which describes 'a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language' worshipping together, oe
B1 point 2: it allows different parts of the Church to support one another, e.g. through prayer, resources or aid, oe
B1 development: wealthier or larger churches may support the growth or needs of churches in other countries, oe
Answer: E.g. showing Christianity as a global faith (Revelation 7:9); enabling different parts of the Church to support one another.

Question 3

B1 point 1: some Christians face discrimination or exclusion from their community or workplace because of their faith, oe
B1 development: this can affect their ability to work, be educated, or practise their religion openly, oe
B1 point 2: in some countries Christians face violence or imprisonment because of their beliefs, oe
B1 development: this can put believers and their families at serious personal risk simply for attending church or owning a Bible, oe
Answer: E.g. discrimination/exclusion affecting work or education; violence or imprisonment because of belief.

Question 4

B1 belief 1: some Christians believe the priority should be prayer and spiritual support for persecuted believers, trusting God to provide strength and protection, oe
B1 development: based on Hebrews 13:3, 'continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison', understood as a call to solidarity through prayer and remembrance, oe
B1 belief 2: other Christians believe the Church should also take practical action, such as raising awareness, campaigning for religious freedom, and supporting persecuted Christians and their families, oe
B1 development: charities such as Open Doors combine prayer support with practical relief and advocacy work on behalf of persecuted believers, oe
B1 reference to a source of wisdom and authority made accurately, oe
Answer: Contrast: prayer/spiritual solidarity as the priority (Hebrews 13:3) vs practical action and advocacy alongside prayer (e.g. Open Doors's work).

Question 5

B1 praying for them, oe
B1 raising awareness of their situation, e.g. through campaigns, oe
B1 donating to a charity that supports persecuted Christians (or writing to political representatives about religious freedom), oe
Answer: Any three: praying for them; raising awareness through campaigns; donating to a supporting charity; writing to political representatives about religious freedom.

Question 6

Level 3 (5-6): A detailed, well-organised answer that explains several reasons for the importance of the worldwide Church, supported by accurate reference to Christian teaching and/or scripture, with clear links made between the reasons given.
Level 2 (3-4): An answer that explains some reasons for the importance of the worldwide Church, with some relevant supporting detail, though links between points may be limited.
Level 1 (1-2): One or two isolated relevant points are made about the worldwide Church, with little supporting detail or explanation.
Level 0 (0): No relevant content.
Indicative content:
- It reflects the Christian belief that the Church is one body, united in Christ, despite different nations, cultures and denominations.
- It allows Christians in different parts of the world to encourage, support and pray for one another.
- It gives Christians in Britain awareness of, and solidarity with, believers facing persecution elsewhere.
- It shows the global scale and diversity of the Christian faith, strengthening a sense of belonging to something larger than a single local church.
- It enables resources, including money, people and expertise, to be shared between wealthier and poorer parts of the Church.
- For many Christians it is a source of hope and encouragement to know their faith is shared by millions of people worldwide.

Question 7

B1 point 1: it might lead them to pray regularly for persecuted Christians, oe
B1 development: e.g. taking part in an annual day of prayer for the persecuted Church, oe
B1 point 2: it might make them more thankful for their own freedom to worship openly, oe
B1 development: encouraging them not to take the ability to attend church safely for granted, oe
Answer: E.g. praying regularly for persecuted Christians; feeling more thankful for their own freedom to worship openly.

Question 8

B1 variation 1: styles of worship, oe
B1 example 1: e.g. formal liturgical worship in some European cathedrals compared with lively, informal worship in some African or South American Pentecostal churches, oe
B1 variation 2: language, oe
B1 example 2: services are conducted in the local language of the country/community, e.g. Spanish, Korean or Swahili, oe
Answer: E.g. styles of worship (formal in some places, lively/informal elsewhere); language (services conducted in local languages).

Question 9

B1 different denominations/traditions, oe
B1 different cultures and languages, oe
B1 different levels of freedom to worship openly (or local customs and music styles), oe
Answer: Any three: different denominations/traditions; different cultures and languages; different levels of freedom to worship openly; local customs and music styles.

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