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RE Homework
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Homework must be completed by the deadline set by your teacher. Homework tasks can be
found in AFL booklets in back of exercise books.
Homework will be submitted on the due date. If you have completed all homework you will
be rewarded by commendation. If you do not complete set homework, your name will be
recorded and parents will be informed by a letter.
Your parents/guardians should sign and date to acknowledge that they have checked your
homework and read this information.
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Year 7
Term 1
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Research through use of internet some basic facts on the Four Evangelists:
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
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Draw an illustration that describes a story from the Bible that you learned about
in primary school. Write a sentence to explain why you choose this story.
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In your opinion, why do you think that the Bible is an important book for
Christians? Write a paragraph to explain your answer.
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Write five sentences explaining what you know about Jesus.
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Make a scroll; equipment needed – toilet rolls x 2, cello tape, sticks x 2,
paper, pens, and wash to stain paper. Record on the scroll what you have learned
about Jewish scrolls.
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Find out five facts about Judaism and write a paragraph to explain your findings.
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Term 2
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"No one has made more difference to the world than Jesus". Do you agree? Give 2
reasons for your answer.
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Write two paragraphs to explain the differences between a Jewish Temple and a
Catholic Church.
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Find examples of different types of Christmas cards and bring them in on the date
your teacher asks for them.
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Find, record and illustrate a Christmas carol that you like which tells the story
of the birth of Jesus. You may use ICT if available.
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How do you celebrate Christmas? Write a paragraph to explain your answer.
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Q. Why do you think that it is important to help others at Christmas?
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Term 3
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Research Mahatma Gandhi and write two paragraphs explaining why his teachings and
work was and still is important.
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Find out five facts about the Mandir.
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Write a paragraph about one Hindu god that you have researched.
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Draw your own version of the 'shrine'. Identify key features in the shrine.
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Design and illustrate one Hindu god and label the god's main features.
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Term 4
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Write a modern version of the parable of the prodigal son. You could use ideas
or characters from TV programmes to give you ideas. You may use ICT if you wish.
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"I can say sorry to God any time, I don't need to do to confession." Ask five
people what they think about this statement and record their answers in your book
or on ICT. Then say what you think and give your reasons.
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Find out five facts about Fairtrade either by asking Julia or by looking on the
internet.
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Design and make a Holy Week calendar. Include the main events, their names and
one symbol for each day.
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Imagine you were one of the disciples who went to the empty tomb. Write a diary
entry describing what you saw and heard and what you did.
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Term 5
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Design a title page in your exercise book entitled 'Sacraments'. You may use ICT
if you wish.
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Learn all the key words learnt so far and memorise the seven sacraments of the
Catholic Church.
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Find out about your own baptism including the date, name of the church, the
priest who baptised you, the name of your godparents and how your family
celebrated the occasion.
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Do you think it is important to be baptised? Give two reasons for your answer.
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Name, explain and draw 3 symbols or signs of a baptism ceremony and explain why
they are important.
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Term 6
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Draw illustrations of five features found in a Catholic church. Explain the
importance of each feature.
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Write a paragraph explaining why you think Mass is so important for Catholics.
You could ask your parents/relatives for their views.
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Research how the Eucharist is celebrated in another denomination e.g. Church of
England, Methodist, Baptist.
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Write a paragraph explaining why it is important to be respectful in a Catholic
place of worship such as the school chapel.
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Year 8
Term 1
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Design a poster to show the different ways in which we can show our love for our
neighbour.
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Find a story from a newspaper or magazine with a caption relevant to 'Who is my
neighbour?'
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Explain why family are important.
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Mind map ways that you can be a good friend.
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Why do you think marriage is considered to be an important Sacrament?
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Research a story from the bible that teaches about Love, such as 'The Good
Samaritan'. Write out in your own words and decorate.
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Term 2
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'A wedding is for a day, a marriage is for life'. Do you agree? Give reasons
for your opinion showing that you have thought about more than one point of view.
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Write a job description for a priest stating all the responsibilities that he may
have in a parish.
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Outline in six bullet points what happens during a Catholic Marriage ceremony.
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List 5 different types of wedding ceremonies available today.
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Write a paragraph to explain what you know about John the Baptist.
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Design a banner or Advent slogan to sum up the teaching and/or role of John the
Baptist in helping Christians prepare for Christmas.
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Term 3
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Research what Martin Luther King did for Civil Rights in the USA using ICT.
Write a paragraph to explain your findings.
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What did Jesus teach about the Kingdom of God in his parables? (10 sentences)
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Design an illustration of what you think Heaven may look like.
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What could young people do today to become part of the Kingdom of God?
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How does the Sacrament of the Sick and Reconciliation help people in their
journey to Life after death?
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Term 4
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Choose at least three of the names for Allah and illustrate according to the
Islamic tradition. You can use ICT if you wish.
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Design a plan of a Mosque and label the main features.
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Research the festival of Eid and explain how it is celebrated by Muslims.
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From what you have learned in class write two paragraphs explaining what it might
be like to grow up as a young Muslim in Britain.
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Explain why the Hajj is an important pilgrimage for Muslims.
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Term 5
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Research information on the following Saints: Columba, Augustine, Hilda of Whitby
and/or Thomas Beckett. The following websites may help you:
www.tere.org or
www.Catholic.org/saints.
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Using evidence from the class project work, give reasons for and against learning
Church history in school.
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Interview someone you know who has a memory of the Catholic Church from 20 to 40
years ago. Interview them on what have been the biggest changes in the Church
since their youth. Write a paragraph about your findings.
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Design a mind shower of all that you have learned about the 'History of the
Christian Church'.
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Term 6
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Find out what your Christian name means, which Saint you are named after and when
their feast day is, using ICT. OR Ask your parents why they gave you your name
and write the reasons in exercise book.
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Research a famous person who inspires young people and you today. Write a
paragraph to explain why they inspire you. The person could be a singer, sports
person etc.
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Design an illustration of one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit.
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Why is it that young people are usually confirmed after Easter in the Catholic
Church?
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Prepare a Church notice inviting young people to apply to be confirmed. Think
about the age group you are aiming at and the message you want to get across.
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Why is Confirmation an important sacrament for Christians today?
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Year 9
Term 1 - Abortion and Euthanasia
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Design a title page on new topic on 'Abortion and Euthanasia'. Include a
definition of the sanctity of life.
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Write a paragraph that summarises the different beliefs about when life begins.
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'Abortion is never right, whatever the circumstances.' Do you agree? Give
reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered another point of view. In
your answer, you should refer to Catholic Christianity. (4 marks)
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'People who are suffering should be allowed to take their own lives.' Do you
agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another
point of view. In your answer you should refer to Christianity. (4 marks)
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Revision for coursework assessments. Complete a detailed mind map on topic
including areas on sanctity of life, abortion and euthanasia.
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Term 2 - Capital Punishment
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Research the history of capital punishment in the UK. Find out who was the last
person to be executed and by what method. What crimes could people be sentenced
to death for and when was it finally abolished?
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Write a page in your exercise book explaining why you are either for or against
capital punishment. Conduct a survey of 10 people on whether they agree and
disagree and why. Record these results using ICT.
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"If Allah were to punish men for their wrong doing, he would not leave on the
earth, a single living creature." Explain what this quote from the Muslim Holy
Book the Qur’an means and state whether or not you agree with it. Give reasons
for your answer.
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Revise for a coursework assessment on Crime and Punishment.
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Term 3 - The Environment
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Find out and write down the meaning of the following key words – pollution, acid
rain, greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone layer, extinction, natural
habitat, conservation
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'It is cruel to keep wild animals in zoos.' Do you agree? Give reasons showing
you have thought about more than one point of view.
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Use the internet to research the work of an environmental organization such as A
Rocha, Greenpeace or WWF and produce a poster to illustrate why religious
believers should support their work.
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Use the internet to research other kinds of programmes about the environment and
related issues as well as recent articles in newspapers and magazines. Print off
an information sheet with your findings.
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Revision for end of unit coursework assessment.
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Term 4 - Lent and Easter
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Design a title page for booklet titled 'Holy Week'
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Find pictures from magazines, internet etc. to include in booklet of Holy Week,
particularly the relevant illustrations of the Last Supper.
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Why was it important that Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey? (Write a
paragraph to explain your answer)
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Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday. What does this mean to all Christians?
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How do Christians celebrate Easter Sunday today? Write down five points.
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Revise for Core Unit 3 exam.
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Term 5 - Pilgrimage
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Write a paragraph about a special place for you or your family. Explain why the
place is special and why you visit or would like to visit.
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Write up a report on what you have done and what you have found out while
preparing your presentation.
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Complete posters, entitled 'A pilgrim journey' illustrating the 'highs and lows'
of our journey through life, either by hand or using ICT.
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Write a modern day version of the Ten Commandments and add illustrations to help
remember them.
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Research the work of a hospice in this country and find out what sort of
treatment they provide and for whom. You can research the Prospect Hospice in
Wroughton.
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Interview a parent or grandparent and ask them what the biggest changes in the
Catholic Church are since their younger days. Record their answers in your
exercise book.
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Term 5 - War and Peace
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Carry out some research on the Crusades and produce a leaflet on your findings.
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Finish your posters on war propaganda.
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Research why some people are anti-war campaigners e.g. Leornard Cheshire, Bruce
Kent, Tony Benn.
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Write a review of the film clips you have seen on war.
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'War should always be a last resort'. Do you agree? Give reasons showing you
have thought about more than one point of view.
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