Marriage Flashcards
What does the church teach about sex
Sex is special and intimate, it is giving yourself 100% to the other person. Should only be done within a marriage with you partner
What is the R.C ideas of marriage
It’s a sacrament
It’s permanent
It’s exclusive
It’s life giving
What are the conditions for marriage
Freely chosen
Not be married already at the time
Open to children
Understand the sacrament
Arguments for sex outside marriage
It natural. Showing love
Couple might want a child but not marriage
Couple don’t agree with marriage
Arguments against sex outside marriage
Against Christian teaching
Not secure
Risk of STI or baby
What do the rings represent
Never ending love
What are the marriage vows
For better for worse For richer for poorer In sickness and in health To love and to cherish Till death do us part
What’s adoption
Taking the legal parenting rights to a child
What is fostering
Looking after a child short term or long term. Eg social services
What causes difficulties In marriage
Unfaithfulness
Work or money issues
Inability to have kids
Domestic violence
What charity helps married couples
Marriagecare
How can the church help couples
Counselling
Advice and support
Family days
What is an annulment
An annulment is declared by the church that the marriage never happened.
For one of a few reasons
What are the reasons people can give for an annulment
Forced into marriage
Unfaithfulness
Not consummated
Never wanted to have children
What is a divorce
A legal procedure
