Divorce, Gender Equality and Families Flashcards
Divorce meaning?
The legal termination of a marriage.
Annulment meaning?
The declaration that a valid marriage has not taken place
Remarriage meaning?
When a divorced person gets married to a new partner.
Equality meaning?
Being equal in status, rights and opportunities.
The catholic church teaching on gender equality?
Men and women are equal but have different roles, neither is subservient to the other.
Contraception meaning?
A device used to prevent pregnancy when a couple have sex
Artificial contraception meaning?
Unnatural methods of preventing a pregnancy.
Examples of an artificial contraception
Condoms
Pills
Diaphragm / cap
Example of a natural contraception
Rhythm method
Bible quotes on gender equality
“Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies.” (Ephesians 5:22-23)
There is neither nor female… For you are all one in Jesus Christ.” (Galatians 3:28)
Bible quotes on gender inequality
“Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:22-23)
I do not permit a woman to teach or have authority over a man; she must be silent.” (1 Timothy 2:11-13)
Nuclear family meaning?
A family group consisting of a married man and woman with their children
Society meaning?
A large social group who live in the same area.
Types of families
Divorced parents
Adopted family
Extended family
Foster family
Purpose of the family is…?
Security - Children need a stable, safe working environment in which to develop.
Education - Catholic church believe that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children.
Authority - Parents should be conscious of their authority over their children.