Catholic family life

Question 1

Give three reasons why family life is important to Catholics.

Answer 1

1) It is taught in the Bible and CCC
2) Catholic marriage refers to bringing up a family as one of the key purposes
3) Family was created by God

Question 2

Describe four ways in which catholic parishes help with the upbringing of children.

Answer 2

1) SUPPORTING THE LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS- teaching children right from wrong and helps fulfil parents marital promises
2) RUNNING SACRAMENT CLASSES - holy communion and confirmation, helping parents with the catholic upbringing of their children
3) RUNNING CHILDREN’S LITURGIES - to allow parents time alone with God in mass
4) RUNNING YOUTH CLUBS - children are kept off the streets

Question 3

How do catholic parishes help to keep families together? (Give 4 points)

Answer 3

Any 4 of the below:

• Welcoming families to worship together
• The priest offering help and advice for family problems
• Homilies at mass encouraging and strengthening family values
• Providing leaflets on how to deal with family problems
• Providing financial support and links to Catholic family charities