For Catholics Sex Is... Flashcards
1
Q
Martial
A
. Sex and love is a gift from God
. God is part of the marriage
. The vows (promises) are made before God
. The marriage is consummated through sex
2
Q
Unitive
A
. Sex deepens the love
. The couple become closer and more committed
. They totally give themselves to each other
3
Q
Procreative
A
. God creates new life through sex
. There is more intensity in self-giving when open to the new life
4
Q
Marital
A
‘The sexual act outside marriage is a grave sin’
5
Q
Unutive
A
‘The two shall become one flesh’
6
Q
Pro-creative
A
‘Be fruitful and increase in number’ (Genesis 1:27-28)
