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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2027 GCSE Religious Studies predicted-practice paper modelled on 8062/13,51 marks over 105 minutes. Predicted focus topics: The nature of the Trinity and creation, Incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension, Salvation, atonement and the role of grace, Sacraments: baptism and Holy Communion, Worship, prayer and pilgrimage. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from AQA.
- Qualification
- GCSE Religious Studies
- Exam board model
- AQA
- Paper code
- 8062/13
- Total marks
- 51 marks
- Time allowed
- 105 minutes
- Last reviewed
- 16 May 2026
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Predicted paper
AQA GCSE Religious Studies 2027 Predicted Practice Paper — Christianity
GCSE Religious Studies · AQA-style · 105 minutes · 51 marks
Modelled component: 8062/13
8062/13 model: 51 marks, 105-minute Paper 1 session. This StudyVector route models Christianity only; students normally answer another religion option alongside it.
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- The nature of the Trinity and creation
- Incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension
- Salvation, atonement and the role of grace
- Sacraments: baptism and Holy Communion
- Worship, prayer and pilgrimage
- The role of the Church in the local and worldwide community
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0/11 questions attempted · score 0/51 (0%)
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.
Section A
Christianity: beliefs and teachings - one compulsory five-part question. Answer all questions in this Christianity question paper.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which one of the following best describes the Christian belief that God is 'omnipotent'? Choose ONE answer.
(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 1 mark)
Question SECTION-A2 (2 marks)
Give two of the three 'persons' of the Christian Trinity.
(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 2 marks)
Question SECTION-A3 (4 marks)
Explain two Christian beliefs about the significance of the resurrection of Jesus. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.
(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A4 (5 marks)
Explain two contrasting responses to the problem of evil and suffering. In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain (Christianity) and to non-religious or differing Christian responses.
(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A5 (12 marks)
'The incarnation is the most important Christian belief.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: - refer to Christian teaching - give reasoned arguments to support this statement - give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view - reach a justified conclusion.
(Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 12 marks)
Section B
Christianity: practices - one compulsory five-part question. Answer all questions in this Christianity question paper.
Question SECTION-B1 (1 mark)
Which one of the following is a Christian sacrament practised in most Christian denominations? Choose ONE answer.
(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 1 mark)
Question SECTION-B2 (2 marks)
Give two features of a typical Christian church building used in public worship.
(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 2 marks)
Question SECTION-B3 (4 marks)
Explain two ways in which celebrating Holy Communion (the Eucharist) is important for Christians today. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.
(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-B4 (5 marks)
Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians use prayer as part of their worship. In your answer you should refer to different Christian traditions.
(Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-B5 (12 marks)
'For Christians today, giving to charity matters more than going on pilgrimage.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: - refer to Christian teaching - give reasoned arguments to support this statement - give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view - reach a justified conclusion.
(Total for Question SECTION-B5 is 12 marks)
SPaG
Spelling, punctuation, grammar and specialist terminology. Answer all questions in this Christianity question paper.
Question SPAG1 (3 marks)
This final question carries 3 additional marks for spelling, punctuation, grammar and the accurate use of specialist terminology. Thinking about the 12-mark evaluation question in Section B ('For Christians today, giving to charity matters more than going on pilgrimage'), write a short paragraph (about 4-6 sentences) explaining, in your own words, the difference between charity and pilgrimage in Christianity. You must use at least three specialist religious terms accurately (for example: pilgrimage, charity, worship, salvation, faith, denomination, sacrament). You will be assessed on the quality of your written communication, not on the opinion you express.
(Total for Question SPAG1 is 3 marks)
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