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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The effectiveness of Jesus’ saving work in freeing humanity from sin and opening communion with God.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 1.6 · Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: The Paschal MysteryThis is their redemptive efficacy. ‘Redemptive’ concerns deliverance from sin; ‘efficacy’ means that something achieves its intended effect. Catholics therefore understand these events as effective acts of redemption, not merely inspiring stories.
Specification 1.6 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
The power to bring about redemption: Catholics believe Jesus’ saving actions actually overcome sin and restore communion with God, rather than merely symbolising this.
Explain ‘redemptive efficacy’ as the power of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection and ascension to save humanity, not simply their influence as a good example.
Explain redemptive efficacy by showing what the events accomplish, not just describing what happened.
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This is the meaning of redemptive efficacy. These events do not merely inspire people to become better; Catholics believe they actually bring about humanity’s redemption. The resurrection therefore gives Catholics hope that death is not the end and that they too can share in risen life.
