Summary:
The AQA (A) GCSE Religious Studies Revision Guide provides a carefully planned course of revision. It is written specifically for Unit 4: Roman Catholicism: Ethics. The core topics are covered in six sections, presented as a series of spreads which outline the key facts and terms. Case studies are included where appropriate, and each section concludes with test-yourself review questions and sample exam questions with tips.

• Case studies illustrate topic areas
• Key words for students to understand and use correctly in the exams
• Examiner’s tips on answering exam questions
• End of topic tasks and examination-style questions

Table of Contents:
Topic 1 Christian values
The Ten Commandments
The Beatitudes
Topic 2 Christian marriage
The rite of marriage
What is marriage?
Sex within marriage
Responsible parenthood
Adoption and fostering
Why marriages fail
Divorce, remarriage and annulment
Topic 3 Christian vocation
Holy orders
Religious vocation
Lay ministry
Topic 4 Christian reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Crime and punishment
Prejudice and discrimination
Topic 5 Christian healing
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Dying and the afterlife
Respect for human life — at its start
Respect for human life — at its end
Topic 6 Christian responses to global issues
Vocation in action
War and peace

About the Author(s):
Sheila Butler is a principal examiner and experienced teacher. Until recently she was Head of Religious Studies at Durham High School for Girls. She is currently teaching part-time at Durham School.