Marriage and Family Flashcards
Christian marriage definition
The joining together of a man and a woman, who make vows to each other in front of God.
Sanctity of marriage definition
Marriage is holy and blessed by God.
Cohabitation definition
Living together before marriage.
Homosexuality definition
Sexual attraction to someone of the same gender.
Heterosexuality definition
Sexual attraction to someone of a different gender.
Adultery definition
Having sex with someone who is not your husband or wife.
Pre-marital sex definition
Having sex before marriage.
Celibacy definition
Making a promise to not have sex.
Divorce definition
The legal ending of a marriage.
True or False: Roman Catholics do not accept divorce.
True
Annulment definition
A declaration from the Catholic church that a marriage was never a true marriage and is therefore void and cancelled; the partners are free to marry again.
Contraception definition
Methods or items that aim to prevent pregnancy.
Give three examples of artificial contraceptives.
Condoms
Contraceptive pills
Implants
Give an example of natural contraception.
The rhythm method
Gender discrimination definition
Treating people differently because of their gender.
Procreation definition
Having children.
Nuclear family definition
Two biological parents and a child or children.
Single-parent family definition
One biological parent and a child or children.
Same-sex family definition
Two parents of the same gender and a child or children.
Extended family definition
A family that includes a large number and a wide variety of relatives.
Blended family definition
Two adults, each with their own children, living together as one family.
Parish definition
An area of land around a local church or several churches.
Vicar definition
The priest who is responsible for a church in a parish.
Rites of passage definition
‘Milestones’ in a Christian’s life.
Give three examples of rites of passage.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Marriage
Sacrament definition
A special promise to or ceremony before God.
What is the Catholic Catechism?
A book that outlines all the key teachings of the Catholic church.
What is the Humanae Vitae?
A book published by the Catholic church, which makes it clear that artificial forms of contraception are not acceptable to Catholic Christians.
Monogamy definition
Being married to or in a relationship with one person at a time.
Promiscuity definition
Having several different sexual partners.
Chastity definition
Waiting until you are married to have sex.
