Christianity Chapter 2 : Marriage and The Family - 2.3 Families Flashcards
What is a nuclear family?
two parents, who may be married or unmarried, and their children all living together
What is a same-sex family?
two same-sex parents and their children, who may be biologically related to either of the partners
What is an extended family?
parents, children and other relations such as grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins living close together
What is a single-parent family?
one parent living alone with their children; this may be due to divorce, separation, the death of the other partner or because the parent is voluntarily without a partner
What is a blended family?
parents living together with children that one or both of them had in previous relationships.
What does the Catechism of The Catholic Church teach about same-sex marriage?
There are absolutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions to be in any way similar or even remotely analogous to God’s plan for marriage and family.
(Catechism of the Catholic Church)
What does The British Humanist association state about family structures?
‘The details of family arrangements hardly matter if they are committed to sharing resources and mutual love and support’
What is the purpose of the family according to Christian teachings?
Procreation and education
Most Christians believe that one of the purposes of marriage is procreation and that family life is a natural goal for Christians. They believe that children are a gift from God and parents should look after them properly, providing security, medical care, food, shelter, clothing, opportunities to develop their talents and an appropriate education.
The family is the setting in which children learn how to live, form relationships, and worship God.
At baptism, Christian parents will often promise to protect their child, to bring them up in a loving way, and to teach them about God. In return, children are expected to respect their parents’ authority and to care for them in their own times of need.
What is Exodus 20:12?
Honour your father and your mother. (Exodus 20: 12)
‘bring them up in the training and instruction of the lord’ is found where in The Bible?
bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6: 1, 4)
