Family

Question 1

Types of family

Answer 1

Nuclear
Single parent
Co habiting
Same sex
Extended
Blended

Question 2

Nuclear family

Answer 2

Married couple and their dependent children living together as one unit

Question 3

Single parent

Answer 3

A family where the children are raised by only one parent without a partner

Question 4

Co habiting

Answer 4

Couple who live together but are not married and have children they raise together

Question 5

Same sex

Answer 5

Family where both parents are the same sex

Question 6

Extended

Answer 6

Family which extends beyond nuclear family including grandparents cousins and other relatives

Question 7

Blended family

Answer 7

Family where both parents have children from separate relationships who live together

Question 8

Why does the Catholic Church support families

Answer 8

Families are important to parish life, parents are full members of the Church and received all three sacraments.

The church can provide practical and spiritual support

help is necessary because the Church recognizes modern pressures on families

Question 9

How does the Church support the family

Answer 9

Counselling by a priest
Family worship at liturgies ensuring it’s suitable for the whole family
Youth groups for children
Catholic charities for financial hardship