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Assumption — Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Definition

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GCSE Religious Studies · key term

Assumption

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The Catholic belief that Mary was taken body and soul into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life.

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Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

Specification 3.7 · Paper 1, Paper 2

The Assumption also makes Mary a model of the Church's future. Catholics believe she was taken body and soul into heavenly glory. Her sharing in her Son's risen glory anticipates the resurrection of other Christians (966, 974).
Revise: Mary as a Model of the Church

Edexcel Religious Studies A past papers

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