PPT with tasks and sample questions/ mark schemes to address the question: Explain from two different religions/religious traditions whether or not Jesus may be considered the source for moral authority. [8] and what Christians can learn from the Sermon on the Mount with hyperlinks Includes information on the Jewish law and how Jesus came to fulfill the law I would be grateful if you could review the resource if you found it helpful. Thanks

This 16 slide powerpoint is an introduction for Year 12 students that includes why EPQ is a good choice, points on offer and 8 slides similar to the cover image with sample questions for subjects including sport, music, politics, business, medicine etc. Also includes details of the internal application I use to shortlist students who would like to study for an EPQ.

2 powerpoints The reminders ppt is intended for half way through the project and provides examiner/ moderator tips to help the students reach the top levels of the Assessment Objectives The 'completing the production log' provides information as to what is required in each section with examples

Objective The identify the significance of different forms of music used in worship and how music expresses Catholic beliefs about eternal life, with reference to Faure’s Requiem Powerpoint lesson that includes examples of funeral music (Faure's requiem, Abide with me, Face to face with Christ my Saviour). Students have an activity to highlight the ideas about death and the afterlife in the lyrics whilst listening to the the hymns/ music (hyperlinked) and to complete a discussion and written activity before answering a related exam question. This was designed with the Eduqas syllabus in mind but the content is the same for Edexcel, exam questions may need to be tweaked if you study Edexcel. Please review if you find it helpful, thanks

PPT presentation includes: Background to the rosary How to pray the rosary with links The benefits of praying the rosary 2 exam questions with tips on exam technique Sample answer Other resources are included including how to pray the rosary leaflet, leaflet showing the sorrowful mysteries, the benefits of praying the rosary case studies and a sheet documenting the physical, spiritual and mental benefits of the rosary. No further planning required. This was designed with the Eduqas syllabus in mind but the content is almost exactly the same for Edexcel, exam questions may need to be tweaked if you study Edexcel. Please review if you find this resource useful, thanks

This ppt provides information for new supervisors as to what is required from the EPQ and from their role. Includes example of project ideas and titles I have also included an annotated production log with details of what is expected of the student/ supervisor in each section Also includes the assessment objectives with examiner hints and tips

PPt that follows on from a lesson on religious and non religious beliefs about life after death so includes 3 sample answers for the homework question from previous lesson 'Explain Christian and non Christian beliefs about life after death (8) for students to mark using their student friendly mark scheme. The rest of the ppt has as its objectives: To identify what Catholics and other Christians believe about life after death To identify why Catholics believe in life after death with reference to Magisterium, sacred scripture and sacred authority It includes a recap of the teachings of Catholics and other Christians; relevant Bible passages as required by the specification and activities; related exam questions and peer marking instructions. Enough for a double lesson with no further planning required Also includes the key words for students to revise for homework. This was designed with the Eduqas syllabus in mind but the content is almost exactly the same for Edexcel, exam questions may need to be tweaked if you study Edexcel. Please review if you find this helpful, thanks.

Catholic responses to the problem of evil with reference to Christ’s suffering and Isaiah 53 Includes information about Jesus' death and Isaiah 53 with video clips Includes a group work activity to identify the reasons why Jesus died and how his death can comfort those who suffer today. Concludes with an exam question with mark scheme, sample answer and peer marking instructions (d)’Jesus’ suffering and death are not important for Christians today’ Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. [15 + 6] Please review the lesson if you find it helpful

Imago Dei and Catholic social teaching about justice, peace and reconciliation. Suitable for new 2016 Eduqas B Catholic specification GCSE PPT suitable for 2 lessons with hyperlinks and tasks (pictures are hyperlinks) Objectives To identify the meaning of the terms Gaudium et spes and Laudato si To evaluate why Catholics have a duty to respect all people as people made in the image of God To identify ways in which Catholics can show that they are stewards of the world and all of its people By the end of the lesson(s) students should be able to answer the following questions What is Catholic Social Teaching? (2) Describe the teaching of the Catholic Church on what it means to be a steward of creation (5) Explain how and why Catholics can live out the teaching ‘imago Dei’ (8)

This lesson follows on from ppt 1 for which the objective was to identify the nature and importance of the Second Vatican Council, its history and 4 key documents. In this ppt I have included an activity for students to do after they have revised the 4 key documentsfor homework after the first lesson (4 of the slides from the last lesson are repeated). They then answer an exam question and instructions are given on how to mark the question (using the student friendly mark scheme I have uploaded separately). Lesson includes 4 sample answers for the students to mark before marking their own with a task to help them identify the KISS (knowledge, influence of belief, specialist vocab and sources of authority) Please review if you find the lesson helpful, thanks.

PPT outlining the history of Vatican II and the 4 key documents. Includes a groupwork market place activity to investigate the 4 key documents, a quiz quiz trade summary activity and exam question. All the resources you will need for 2 lessons. To identify the nature and importance of the Second Vatican Council, its history and 4 key documents This was designed with the Eduqas syllabus in mind but the content is the same for Edexcel, exam questions may need to be tweaked if you study Edexcel. Please review if you find this helpful, thanks

12 clues to consolidate learning about Vatican II. Includes questions and answers

Taken from the Eduqas sample assessment materials. Includes a powerpoint detailing the first section on Foundational Catholic Theology: Origin and meaning. Begins with revision of the Catholic view of evolution (my class struggled with this) and then details the questions, mark scheme and a sample answer for each for students to understand their marks. Please note that question C ii is changed slightly as it is almost impossible to answer the original-I have contacted Eduqas about this.

PPT to meet the following objectives: To identify the work of SVP To be able to explain why SVP help those in need To identify the link between the work of SVP and Catholic beliefs about the dignity of human persons, loving one’s neighbour and respecting creation Includes hyperlinks to relevant youtube clips, tasks, peer assessment task with success criteria

Ppt presentation with individual and pair tasks suitable for 2 lessons working towards the objectives: To identify the significance of prayer as “the raising of the mind and heart to God”, both in formulaic and extempore prayers, with particular reference to the Lord’s Prayer To evaluate why Catholics pray Includes discussion and a variety of activities inc media clips and exam questions to consolidate learning No further planning required. This was designed with the Eduqas syllabus in mind but the content is the same for Edexcel, exam questions may need to be tweaked if you study Edexcel. Please consider a review if you find it useful, many thanks

Wordsearch to teach/ revise the key words

1 or 2 lessons to meet the following objectives To identify the importance of Sacraments in the Catholic church To identify the 7 Catholic Sacraments To identify the meaning and effects of the 7 Sacraments Lesson includes ppt information to meet the objectives, pair discussion and individual work. Whole class activity which can be adapted for individual work if appropriate, video clip and assessment (C and D exam questions including planning sheet). No need for further planning. This was developed for Eduqas Route B but the content for Edexcel is almost exactly the same. You may need to slightly adapt exam questions if your students do Edexcel Route A. I would be grateful for a review if you find the lessons useful, thanks

Knowledge Organisers for the whole specification Origins and Meaning Good and Evil Life and Death Sin and Forgiveness Judaism Beliefs Judaism Practises Each is on a double side and includes specific Sources of Authority

This resource contains a self assessment list for the 4 topics in Components 1 & 2 in the form below: I can describe the sources of authority for Catholics (3 legged stool of Scripture, Tradition and Magisterium) and say what each word means I can explain why the 3 legged stool of Scripture, Tradition and Magisterium are important sources of authority for Catholics I understand Catholic beliefs about God (who he is and his nature e.g. Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omni benevolent ) I can explain the idea of causation as proof that God made the world I know the origins of the Bible and the types of writing in the Bible I can compare and contrast the ways in which fundamentalist and Catholics understand the Bible I know the Catholic views of creation (Genesis 1: 1-2:3 & 2: 4-24) Also included is a list of possible exam questions made by using Eduqas advice to look at legacy papers and adapt to the new specification resuirements. There are 15-30 questions for each topic including a,b,c and d.