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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ORDINARY LEVEL

Total Marks: 400

PRE-JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 2014

TIME: 2 HOURS
STUDENT NAME SCHOOL TEACHER

General Directions for Candidates

1. Write your NAME, your SCHOOLS NAME and your TEACHERS NAME in the box above. 2. WRITE ALL ANSWERS INTO THIS ANSWER BOOK. 3. YOU MUST ANSWER ALL 4 SECTIONS ON THIS PAPER. For the Superintendent only

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For the Examiner only Question SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 Question 1 SECTION 4 Question 2 SECTION 4 Question 3 SECTION 4 Question 4 SECTION 4 Question 5 1. Total of end of page totals 2. Aggregate total for all disallowed question(s) 3. Total mark awarded (1 minus 2) Note: The mark in row 3 above must equal the mark in the Mark for Paper box across. Page 1 of 16 SECTION 4 Question 6 Mark for Paper Mark for Journal Total Grade
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SECTION 1 (80 marks)

YOU SHOULD SPEND ABOUT 20 MINUTES ANSWERING QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.

YOU MUST ANSWER TEN OF THE FOLLOWING TWENTY QUESTIONS. IN QUESTIONS WHERE YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TICK THE CORRECT BOX, TICK ONE BOX ONLY. (All questions carry 8 marks each) 1. In religious traditions inspiring vision refers to ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. 3. The title Imam is associated with a leader in which world religion? _______________________________ Read the list of founders and the list of world religions given below. One founder has been matched to the world religion with which he is most associated as an example for you. Make one other match. Founder Jesus Brahmins Abraham Siddhartha Gautama Muhammad 4. World Religions Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam Judaism Example: Answer: Founder Jesus World Religion Christianity

The Sea of Galilee was where Jesus was born. True False

(Tick the correct box)

5.

In religious traditions searching involves __________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

6.

Bar Mitzvah is a time of significance in Hinduism. True False

(Tick the correct box)

7.

In religious traditions the term sin refers to ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

8. 9.

One example of revelation is _____________________________________________________________ A humanist is someone who _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

10.

In religious traditions the term polytheism refers to __________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

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11.

A community is a group of people who share a common interest. True False

(Tick the correct box)

12.

In religious traditions an evangelist is ______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

13.

Read the list of prayers and the list of world religions given below. One prayer has been matched to the world religion with which it is most associated as an example for you. Make one other match. Prayers The Our Father The Shahadah The Shema The Paritta The Rig Veda World Religions Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam Judaism Answer: Prayer Example: The Our Father World Religion Christianity

14.

The Menorah is associated with Judaism. True False

(Tick the correct box)

15.

Forgiveness helps a person to ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

16.

Moral Vision shapes what a person regards as right and wrong. True False

(Tick the correct box)

17.

Leadership is the task of a leader in guiding a group or organisation. True False

(Tick the correct box)

18.

The Quran is most associated with which one of the following world religions? (Tick the correct box) Hinduism Islam Judaism

19.

In the Christian tradition Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. (Tick the correct box) True False

20.

In religious traditions the term denomination refers to ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

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SECTION 2 (60 marks)

YOU SHOULD SPEND ABOUT 20 MINUTES ANSWERING QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.

CHOOSE THREE OF THE FOLLOWING PHOTOGRAPHS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON EACH. (All questions carry 20 marks each) Question 1. This is a photograph of religious leaders going to an ecumenical meeting. A. Pick one thing from this photograph which suggests that this is an example of ecumenism.

(6 marks) B. In religious traditions the term ecumenism refers to __________

(6 marks) C. Give another example of ecumenism.

(Source: Catholic News Service)

(8 marks) Question 2. This is a painting of Jesus sharing a meal at the Last Supper. A. Pick one thing from this painting which suggests that this is the Last Supper.

(6 marks) B. Name another example of table fellowship from the life of Jesus.
(Source: The Last Supper by Juan de Juanes, Wikipedia)

(6 marks) C. State one reason why celebrating the Eucharist is important for the members of a Christian community.

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Question 3.

This is a photograph of people participating in a pilgrimage. A. Pick one thing from this photograph which suggests that these people are participating in a pilgrimage.

(6 marks) B. In religious traditions the term pilgrimage refers to ___________

(Source: Muhammad Mahdi Karim, Creative Commons)

(6 marks) C. State one reason why going on pilgrimage is important for members of a world religion.

(8 marks)

Question 4.

This is a photograph of young people participating in stewardship in their local community. A. Pick one thing from this photograph which suggests that these young people are participating in stewardship.

(6 marks) B. Give another example of a way in which the members of a community of faith can participate in stewardship.

(Source: www.istockphoto.com)

(6 marks) C. State one reason why it is important for members of a community of faith to participate in stewardship.

(8 marks)

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SECTION 3 (60 marks)

YOU SHOULD SPEND ABOUT 20 MINUTES ANSWERING QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.

The following is part of a talk given to a group of students by Helen, a volunteer from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. READ THE TALK CAREFULLY AND ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. My name is Helen. I have been a member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul since secondary school. My volunteer work with Saint Vincent de Paul is an important part of my life. I volunteer three times a week. I visit the elderly on a Monday. I really enjoy making these visits and taking the time to chat, share stories and swap news. I help in a soup kitchen on a Wednesday. Three of us organise the collection of clothing for the Saint Vincent de Paul shop in Waterford. From time to time I visit hospitals and prisons. A few times a year I help out on holiday breaks and day trips that the Saint Vincent de Paul organise for young people.

(Source: www.istockphoto.com)

As part of my work I become friends with the people I help and try to enable them to help themselves. We in the Saint Vincent de Paul try to accept people as they are and try to create a caring place, respecting the dignity of those who need our help. Sometimes I would visit someone just to say hello and to let them know that we are here for them if they need us. We only ever offer advice when it is asked for and do not believe in telling people what they should do. The Saint Vincent de Paul offers a really important service for people who need help and support. At school I was inspired by the founding story of the Saint Vincent de Paul. I was also interested in Frederic Ozanam and his commitment to helping people in need. The main reason why I decided to volunteer with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is that I believe that, as a Christian, we should help those in need.
(Source: adapted from www.svp.ie)

1.

From your reading of this talk what is the main work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul?

(14 marks)

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2.

Give two reasons why Helen decided to volunteer with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. i.

ii.

(14 marks) 3. a. SERVICE SHARING Describe how either service or sharing can be seen in Helens talk above.

(16 marks) b. Describe another example of how service can be seen in a community of faith that you have studied.

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SECTION 4 (200 marks)

YOU SHOULD SPEND ABOUT 60 MINUTES ANSWERING QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.

ANSWER FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING SIX QUESTIONS. (All questions carry 40 marks each) Question 1. A. a.
COMMUNITIES OF FAITH

What is your understanding of sectarianism? ____________________________________________ (8 marks)

b.

Outline one example of sectarianism that you have studied.

(10 marks) B. a. Why is inter-faith dialogue important for a community of faith?

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b.

TOLERANCE

MISSION

Choose one of the above and explain why it is important for the members of a community of faith.

(12 marks) Question 2. A. a.

FOUNDATIONS OF RELIGION

CHRISTIANITY

Outline your understanding of the Kingdom of God as preached by Jesus.

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b. i.

PARABLE

MIRACLE

Describe how Jesus used each of the above to teach about the Kingdom of God.

ii.

(12 marks) B. a. Who were the political authorities in Palestine at the time of Jesus? THE GREEKS THE ROMANS (Tick the correct box)

THE EGYPTIANS (8 marks)

b.

Describe how the authorities in Palestine reacted to Jesus.

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Question 3. A.

FOUNDATIONS OF RELIGION

MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS

Tick one of the following world religions that you have studied: BUDDHISM a. HINDUISM ISLAM JUDAISM

Name one belief that is most associated with the world religion which you have ticked above. (8 marks)

b.

Describe how a religious belief is important for the members of the world religion that you have ticked in part A of the question.

(10 marks) B. a. Read the list of places of worship and the list of world religions given below. Match one place of worship to the world religion with which it is most associated. Place of Worship Synagogue Mosque Temple Mandir World Religions Buddhism Hinduism Islam Judaism Answer: Place of Worship World Religion

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b.

Describe what can be seen in the place of worship you have named.

(14 marks) Question 4. A. a.

THE QUESTION OF FAITH

In religious traditions the term monotheism refers to ____________________________________ (8 marks)

b.

Describe how either monotheism or polytheism can be seen in a world religion that you have studied.

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(12 marks) B. Science and religion help us to know and understand how the world was created. a. Outline one religious understanding of how the world was created.

(10 marks) b. Outline one scientific understanding of how the world was created.

(10 marks)

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Question 5. A.

THE CELEBRATION OF FAITH

Tick one of the following world religions that you have studied: BUDDHISM a. i. ii. (10 marks) b. i. Explain the meaning of each of the religious symbols you have named above. CHRISTIANITY HINDUISM ISLAM JUDAISM

Name two symbols that are used by the members of the world religion you have ticked above.

ii.

(12 marks) B. a. In religious traditions a prayer is ____________________________________________________ (8 marks) Page 14 of 16

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b.

Tick one of the following types of prayer: PETITION THANKSGIVING PENITENCE

Outline your understanding of the type of prayer you have ticked above.

(10 marks) Question 6. A.

THE MORAL CHALLENGE

Outline the role of conscience in making a moral decision.

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B.

a.

In religious traditions the term peace refers to _________________________________________ (8 marks)

b.

Religious moral vision can inspire people to work for peace. Outline one religious moral vision that you have studied.

(10 marks) c. Explain how this religious moral vision could inspire people to work for peace.

(12 marks)

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