Marriage, Sexual relationships, family and support for the family Flashcards
“they become one flesh” Genesis 2:24
“what God has joined together, let no one sperate” (Matthew 19:6)
“Be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28)
Husbands should love their wives just like Jesus’ love for his Church
Ephesians 5:25-26
Wives are also called to love their husbands as the Church loves Christ
Ephesians 5:22-23
What book was produced by Pope Francis and others?
2014 - He lead an interfaith conference and the result was a book called Not Just Good, But Beautiful which celebrates the benefits of marriage
What does the BHA say about marriage?
“non-religious people the same choice that religious people have of a meaningful ceremony”
When did same-sex marriage legalise and what did they do before?
2014 in England, Wales and Scotland and civil partnership
How many cohabiting famiilies were there in 2013 and 2015?
3 million in 2013 to 3.2million in 2015
How many married/civil partnership families were there in 2013 and 2015
13.3 million in 2013 and 13.5 million in 2015
The commandment that clearly states not to have sex with someone who is not your married partner
“You shall not commit adultery” Exodus 20:14
Sexual immorality is against God’s will
“you should avoid sexual immorality” 1 Thessalonians 4:3
Your body doesn’t only belong to you but also God and should be used in a way he would approve
“your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit?” 1 Corinthians 6:19
Against homosexuality [Only in sexual intercourse]
“You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination”- Leviticus 18
How much of the population is homosexual?
At least 5%
What does Catholic teach with sexual relations?
“bring together a man and woman who are married with the purpose of having children”
MUP
How many 17 year olds have had sex in the UK?
50%
What percentage of babies that are born are from people who are not married?
47.5% in 2012
What is the family often called?
“the domestic church” CCC 1666
What does the ten commandments say about parents?
“honour your mother and father” Exodus 20
Which pope produced an apostolic exhortation on the family?
1981 = Pope John Paul II called Familiaris Consortio
Parents are told to help bring their children in the Catholic faith
“their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God” CCC 2226
What are some organisations that help some Christians?
Marriage Care provides free counselling for couples experiencing issues with their relationships
St Vincent de Paul [charity] might help provide furniture for struggling family who have been rehomed or facing financial hardship
What was the most common type of family in 2013?
Married or civil partner couple family = 12.4 mil
without dependent children = 7.7mil
What was the fastest growing family type?
Cohabiting couple families
