The document provides revision tips for the GCSE RE exam. It outlines three types of prayer - intercession, thanksgiving, and repentance. It also gives two examples of why Mary is a model for the Church - she was born without sin and chosen to be Jesus' mother, and she had strong faith. Additionally, it explains that the Eucharist is the most important part of Mass as it re-enacts the Last Supper. Finally, the document provides various revision techniques for the exam such as using flashcards, recording information, and teaching others.

1. GCSE RE
Exam
Technique

2. a)OUTLINE
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wants to you write 3 sentences!! A
sentence for each example.
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Outline three types of prayer

3. a)OUTLINE
wants to you write 3 sentences!! A
sentence for each example.
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Outline three types of prayer
Outline three ways humans
are made in God’s image
Outline three examples of
piety
Outline three changes from
Second Vatican Council
One type of prayer is intercession, where you pray for
someone else.
Another type is thanks, where you give thanks to God.
Finally, repentance which is when you say sorry for your sins.

4. b) EXPLAIN
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wants to you explain 2 reasons /
examples. They have to be developed
with plenty of detail. Leave a line
between each one.
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Explain 2 reasons

5. b) EXPLAIN
examples. They have to be developed
with plenty of detail. Leave a line
between each one.
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Explain 2 reasons
why Mary is a
model for the
Church
Explain two
reasons why
incarnation is
important to
Catholic’s today
Explain two
reasons why the
Bible is a source
of wisdom and
authority.
Mary is a model for the Church for many reasons. Firstly, Mary
was born without sin. Therefore she was chosen to be Jesus’
mother. This shows us that we should try to be without sin
also.
Secondly, Mary has such a strong faith we should follow her
example. When she was told she was going to give birth to
God’s Son, she did not doubt her role or refuse it, she put her
ultimate trust in God, which we should.

6. c) EXPLAIN and SOWA
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wants to you explain 2 reasons /
examples like b). BUT for the extra
mark it has to link to sources of
wisdom and authority. This can be the
BIBLE / CHURCH DOCUMENTS /
CATECHISM / TORAH
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7. c) EXPLAIN and SOWA
BIBLE / CHURCH DOCUMENTS /
CATECHISM / TORAH
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Explain 2 Catholic
beliefs about life
after death
SOWA
Explain 2 reasons
why the Eucharist
is the most
important part of
Mass
SOWA
Catholic’s believe in life after death because of Jesus
resurrection as told in Luke’s Gospel
Catholic’s believe in life after death in the Nicene Creed it states that ‘I believe
in life everlasting’, meaning there is life after death
Finally, the Eucharist is the most important part of Mass as it
is the re-enactment of the Last Supper as told in Luke’s Gospel

8. d) Evaluate
a) EVALUATE
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to you evaluate a statement.
Appraise – say arguments are strong / weak
Reach a justified conclusion (why you think
something)
 Do all the bullets
SPAG

9. d) Evaluate
Agree / disagree with the
statement
Some Christians would agree…..
State a reason why They would agree because….
Say whether this is a strong or
weak argument
I believe this is a strong / weak
argument.
Say why it is This is because……
Agree / disagree with the
statement
Other Christians would
disagree…..
State a reason why They would disagree because….
Say whether this is a strong or
weak argument
I believe this is a strong / weak
argument.
Say why it is This is because……

10. “The Magisterium provides a vital function for today”
Arguments to support the
statement
 Why would people agree?
 Add detail and examples
 Use scripture
 Is it a good argument? Why?
(strong / weak)
Catholics would agree with this statement that the Magisterium
provides a vital function today. This is because the task of the
magisterium is to ‘interpret the word of God’ as stated in the
Catechism. This is important because the magisterium, continues to
guide Catholic’s today, especially on matters that are not in the Bible.
An example of this if contraception and other modern advances in
medicine. However, I believe this to be a weak argument as
sometimes the Magisterium is still outdated and does not fully
engage with the modern world so cannot be a vital function for
today.
Arguments for a different view
 Why would people disagree?
 Add detail and examples
 Use scripture
 Is it a good argument? Why?
(strong / weak)
Many other Christians would disagree, for example the Church of
England. They do not recognise the Pope as the leader and a source
of authority. Instead they use the Bible as their sole source of
wisdom and authority. I think this is a much strongly argument as it
allows Christians to interpret the Bible for the world today more
freely. For example of the issues of IVF.
Conclusion
 Include your opinion
 Strong / weak to weigh up
arguments for and against
In conclusion, I believe that the Magisterium is useful for Catholics as
a source of authority. However, a stronger argument is that it is not
vital, instead Christians should look directly at the Bible as the
inspired Word of God

11. “Formal worship is central to the life of a Christian”
“Belief in hell is very important”
Agree
Disagree
Catholic’s
Pentecostal Strong
Weak
Agree
Disagree
Catholic’s
Other Christians
Strong
Weak
Strong
Strong

12. SACRAMENTS: Important moments
of Christian life
PIETY: Extends liturgical life
PILGRIMAGE: Special places for
living forms of prayer
THE BIBLE: God is the author
MAGISTERIUM: Task to
interpret the Word of God
MARY: The new Eve
THE CHURCH: The house of
prayer
SACRED OBJECTS: God is glorified
in them
ART: Reflects the glory of God
DRAMA: Engages the heart
MUSIC: Praying twice

13. www.slidesahre.net/misschughes
What can I use for my revision?
INSTAGRAM
• Revision sessions
• Revision material on the RE
corridor
• Exercise books
• Mocks and exam questions

14. How do we revise for our RE GCSE?
Flash Cards
Write the key word or date on
one side and the explanation
on the other. Test your
memory by asking someone to
quiz you on either side.
Read Aloud
Simply speak the
facts and dates
out loud as you’re
reading the
Knowledge Organiser.
Even try to act out
some of the facts – it
really helps you
remember!
Sketch it
Draw pictures to
represent each
of the facts or
dates. It could
be a simple
drawing or
something that
reminds you of
the answer.
Record It
Record yourself on
your phone or tablet
reading out the
information. These
can be listened to as
many times as you
want!
Hide and Seek
Read through your
knowledge organiser, put
it down and try and write
out as much as you can
remember. Then keep
adding to it until its full!
Teach it!
Teach someone your key
facts and the get them
to test you, or even test
them!
Back to front
Write down the answers
and then write out what
the questions the
teacher may ask to get
those answers.
Practice!
Some find they remember
by simply writing the facts
over and over again.