Families Flashcards
Different types of families
Hint (there are 5)
Nuclear family Same-sex family Extended family Single-parent family Blended family
Evangelical Christians
Hint (biblical definition)
‘We uphold the biblical definition of marriage as the foundation of society’
Catholic Church
Hint (no grounds)
‘there are absolutely no ground for considering homosexual unions to be…God’s plan for marriage and family.’
Church of England
Hint (most important)
‘The family is the most important grouping humans have ever developed. Children thrive…with love and safeguarding in a family.’
Procreation
Family life is the natural goal for Christians.
Children are a gift from God
Education
‘Children obey your parents…fathers, do no exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the lord.’
You can educate your children over family bible study, church Sunday school or youth groups.
Security
All children have the right to be brought up in a secure, loving family.