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0490.1.2.08 — (a) Eucharist, known as Holy Communion, Mass, or the Lord’s Supper; key features and meaning in different denominations (b) Sunday or Sabbat: past paper questions

8 real questionsasked in 3 of the last 8 exam series2019–2023usually: Describe, Explain, Give, What is, Briefly describeyoung

Real questions on 0490.1.2.08 — (a) eucharist, known as holy communion, mass, or the lord’s supper; key features and meaning in different denominations (b) sunday or sabbat

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  1. 0490/12 · October/November 2023 · Q2a[3]

    What was the Last Supper?

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  2. 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q1a[7]

    Describe Christian customs that take place on Holy (Maundy) Thursday.

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  3. 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q1b[7]

    Explain why Sunday is a special day for Christians.

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  4. 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q1c[6]

    ‘Celebrating the Eucharist is essential to all church services.’ Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.

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  5. 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q2c[6]

    ‘Religious rituals are no longer relevant.’ Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.

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  6. 0490/12 · October/November 2022 · Q1(b)(ii)[7]

    The significance of Holy Communion for Christians.

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  7. 0490/12 · October/November 2022 · Q2(b)(i)[4]

    Two things Jesus did at the last supper.

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  8. 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q2a(ii)[4]

    Briefly describe the Christian customs carried out on Thursday (Holy Thursday) during Holy Week.

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What examiners said

Stronger responses described a range of customs on Holy Thursday. Most common across the range of responses were references to the Eucharistic celebrations and foot-washing, and stronger responses either gave depth or breadth to the customs that they mentioned. Some were able to make reference to denominational differences. Other candidates seemed to know little about special collections in church...

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/23 Q1(a) (Cambridge)

Stronger responses took note of the ‘explain’ in this question. This resulted in far more than a simple statement about the creation of the world. They were able to explain that Sunday is a special day as it is the commemoration of the creation and an illustration of obedience to God’s command to rest on that day. Less well explained was the idea that it is important to have a day in which one can...

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/23 Q1(b) (Cambridge)

Many responses were comprehensive and there was a variety of ways in which this question was answered. Candidates generally were able to cite more than one argument. Some responses suggested that the Eucharist is only as important as the intention behind it. Weaker responses were not able to substantiate their claim. Stronger responses made reference to some Christians who do not celebrate the Euc...

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/23 Q1(c) (Cambridge)

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