Chapter 16 Flashcards
6th Commandment
You shall not commit adultery
9th Commandment
You shall not covet your neighbors wife
___________ is one of the greatest gifts you can give one another
friendship
True friendship imitates ____ for us- he gave his life for us
Jesus’ total love
our maleness or femaleness
sexuality
God wanted men and women to grow in ________- the total committed love of a man and woman for each other is sealed and protects by the sacred ________.
love and friendship
sacred vows of marriage
In Scripture the love of marriage is compared to the love of ____.
Christ for his Church
God blesses the union of a man and woman in the _____.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Married love includes: \_\_\_\_\_\_ all things \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the other person as they are Meeting the \_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_ of life together \_\_\_\_\_ the children God sends Being \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ until death
sharing all things treasuring the other person meeting the joys and pains of life together cherishing the children being faithful until death
How can we prepare for marriage now?
Meet as many people as possible- learn about people, learn how to get along
Practice love on other levels
be generous
learn to sacrifice and forgive
learn to be in control of yourself- in all ways: thoughts, words, actions (including sexually)
God given gift by which a married man and woman express and deepen their love and cooperate with God in a new life
Sex
Allows a married couple to share in God’s power to create life
sex
protected by the unbearable, totally committed bond of marriage
sex
gift of self
sex
signifies a deep, faithful love
sex
comes with responsibilities- nurturing each other, raising a family
sex
priests, brothers, and brothers sacrifice this gift to focus their love not just on one person but on all God’s people
sex
act of being sexually unfaithful to one’s husband or wife
adultery
virtue by which we continuously show respect for our God-given power to bring life into the world
chastity
recognize that sexual power is only used in marriage
all people practice this- married and unmarried
to mirror God’s perfect love we must be pure in thoughts, words, actions
Jesus is the perfect model of this
chastity
the virtue that helps us choose appropriate dress and behavior so as not to call attention to our sex or ourselves
modesty
avoid _____
illusions
sex should not be used to ____ ___ or for ______
prove love or for popularity
sex should not be used for _________
entertainment
using language that is ____, ______, is not showing good, respectful behavior- it is not adult
rude or sexual
will help you as a Christian to treat your sexuality with respect
Action Plan
Show _______ for yourself- you are loved by God
reverence
Practice ____ ______- discipline yourself… learn how to say no… unselfish love wants the best for the other person
self control
have a _______ attitude towards sex- be ____ and ______- treat others as people of God, not as objects
have a respectful attitude towards sex- be chaste and modest
develop ____ _______ with those who share your values- spend time now preparing for marriage… learn what it means to be a friend, learn to respect people, find out the qualities you admire in others, be the best you can be, spend time with groups of people instead of “single” dating now
healthy friendships
Follow a good decision making plan:
Define the problem determine possible solutions evaluate how each reflects values take time pray consult adults decide
