GCSE Religious Studies · key term

Paschal mystery

Definition

The saving mystery of Jesus’ passion, death, resurrection and glorification, through which Catholics believe God accomplished his plan to redeem humanity.

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AQA GCSE Religious Studies B · 8063

Specification 3.1.4.1, 3.1.4.2 · Paper 1

The mystery of salvation through Jesus’s suffering, death, resurrection and ascension.
Catholics understand Jesus’s suffering, death, resurrection and ascension as the Paschal mystery. Church features help worshippers reflect on this mystery, especially as it is celebrated in the Eucharist.
Revise: Architecture and Design
Jesus Christ’s saving suffering, death, resurrection and ascension.
Revise: Beliefs and Teachings on Redemption

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AQA Religious Studies B past papers

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

Specification 1.6 · Paper 1, Paper 2

The Paschal Mystery centres on his passion, death, resurrection and glorification. His whole earthly life prepares for and forms part of this saving work.
Revise: The Paschal Mystery

Edexcel Religious Studies A past papers

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B · 1RB0

Specification 1.6 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

The saving events of Jesus’ passion, death, resurrection and glorification, through which Catholics believe God accomplished humanity’s redemption.
At the centre is the Paschal Mystery: Jesus’ passion, death, resurrection and glorification. Catholics believe that through Jesus humanity is freed from sin and offered restored communion with God.
Revise: The Paschal Mystery

Edexcel Religious Studies B past papers