P & E Unit 2

Question 1

Outline three purposes of sacramental marriage.

Answer 1

Exclusive – faithful to the other forsaking all others.

Fruitful – being open to children.

Life long – until death parts the couple.

Question 2

Explain two ways non-religious views about marriage are different from Catholic views.

Answer 2

Same sex marriages – 1. Catholics disagree with same-sex marriage on the other hand many non-religious people believe same sex marriage is equally acceptable.

Sex before marriage – Catholics believe that sex is a God-given gift to strengthen the bonds of marriage whereas non-religious people are often in support of sex before marriage.

Question 3

Explain two Catholic teachings on marriage.

Answer 3

Marriage is a life-long commitment where a couple are committing to each other until death.

Marriage is a sacrament – God is uniting a couple together in a permanent, unbreakable union. Jesus taught that God joins couples together in an inseparable bond that can’t be
dissolved in the Bible. (SWA)

Question 4

“Marriage is essential in maintaining a life-long relationship.”

AGREE

Answer 4

Marriage is a sacrament that binds a
couple together, giving them grace to help them live a life of commitment.

Catholics believe that the supreme gift of marriage is children

Marriage is a life-long commitment where a couple take vows to remain faithful for life.

Question 5

“Marriage is essential in maintaining a life-long relationship.”

DISAGREE

Answer 5

Many non-religious people support cohabitation

Many marriages end in divorce- bad in gods eyes

Some argue that marriage is merely a
contract and that what is essential is the couples love for each other and
commitment.

Question 6

Outline three key Catholic teachings on sexual relationships.

Answer 6

Sex is a gift from God.

Sex is designed for procreation (creating children)

Sex is also designed for unification (strengthening the bond of marriage)

Question 7

Explain two differences between Catholic and non-religious belief regarding sexual relationships.

Answer 7

Catholic view – sex should take place within marriage. Non-religious view – disagrees.

Catholic view – sex should be open to procreation. Non-religious view – disagrees.

Question 8

Explain two Catholic beliefs about homosexuality.

Answer 8

Same-sex attractions are not sinful as people cannot help their sexual orientation.

The Bible teaches that God created sexual relationships to take place between man and woman
and therefore homosexual sex is sinful. SWA Pope Francis (‘The Joy of Love’) – homosexual unions are
in no way similar to God’s plan for marriage.

Question 9

“Sex is for marriage” Discuss.

AGREE

Answer 9

The Church teaches that sex is a gift
specifically for the sacrament of marriage

The Catechism teaches that sex outside of marriage is a misuse of the gift.

The bible teaches that pre-marital sex is sinful

Question 10

“Sex is for marriage” Discuss.

DISAGREE

Answer 10

Part of sex is showing love and allowing
unification of the couple.

A couple may cohabitate and have a
family outside of marriage.

Attitudes have radically changed in 21C
entury life and now many see sex as a
stepping stone to a marriage.

Question 11

Outline three purposes of the family in Catholicism.

OR

Explain two reasons why the family is important for Catholics.

Answer 11

The family was created by God as a community to show love.

The family is a place to bring up children.

The family is the first place children learn about their faith.

‘the family is the building blocks of society’.

Question 12

Explain two different family types in 21

st Century society.

Answer 12

The Nuclear family – a husband and wife and children.

Blended family – a couple where one or both of the parents have children from previous relationships.

Question 13

“The family is more important for Catholics than for non-religious people.”

AGREE

Answer 13

Catholics believe the family is created by
God. So it’s incredibly important.

Pope John Paul said that the family is the building blocks of society. This
emphasizes the importance in Catholic
belief regarding the family.

Catholics believe the family is the first
place that children learn about God and learn how to pray and treat others.

Question 14

“The family is more important for Catholics than for non-religious people.”

DISAGREE

Answer 14

Love is not measured by religious beliefs
but by love.

Families are important because they are a community of parents and children not because the Catholic Church says they are

Just because a person is Catholic does not mean that their marriage will last

Question 15

Outline three ways the Catholic Church supports families.

Answer 15

Children’s liturgies support children and educate them in the faith.

Marriage counselling provides support for married couples.

Bidding prayers are said during mass offering spiritual support for families.

Question 16

Explain two ways that children are supported by the Catholic Church.

Answer 16

Children’s liturgies.

Sacramental preparation classes

Question 17

Explain two reasons why parishes try to help families.

Answer 17

Strengthens the Church community and supports families with raising children in the faith as
(SWA) ‘Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and discover their vocation as
children of God’ (Catechism).

Catholics believe that marriage is for life - therefore supporting
families helps prevent divorce and separation.

Question 18

“Parishes help to keep families together.” AGREE

Answer 18

Children’s liturgies etc.

Marriage counselling etc (parish priest)

Bidding prayers etc.

Question 19

“Parishes help to keep families together.” DISAGREE

Answer 19

Many families do not belong to a parish and so
do not have the support from the parish.

Many would argue that families in parishes sometimes still do break up.

Some would argue that couples
experiencing problems would not necessarily share them with
their parish.

Question 20

Outline three forms of contraception.

Answer 20

Condom.
The pill.
The coil.

Question 21

Explain two reasons why the Catholic Church teaches that contraception is immoral

Answer 21

Contraception aims to prevent procreation – this is seen by Catholics as a key purpose of sex.

Many forms of contraception cause early stage abortions – this is breaking the commandment ‘thou shalt not kill’.

Question 22

Explain two reasons why the Catholic Church is in favour of Natural Family Planning.

Answer 22

It allows a family to space out children but still be open to life – procreation is a part of sex.

It allows a couple to practice self-control and discipline when at times they have to abstain from sex if
they are not ready to conceive a child. S.W.A. The Catechism teaches that Natural Family Planning is a
good thing, because a couple are respectful of sex and God’s plan for sexual relationships.

Question 23

“A Catholic should use Natural Family Planning not contraception.”

AGREE

Answer 23

It allows a family to space out children but still be open to life – procreation is a part of sex.

It allows a couple to practice self-control and discipline

Many forms of contraception cause early stage abortions – this is breaking the commandment
‘thou shalt not kill’.

Question 24

“A Catholic should use Natural Family Planning not contraception.”

DISAGREE

Answer 24

Much of society now argues that contraception
is acceptable and should be used.

Natural Family Planning does not protect a person from sexually transmitted disease.

Some people may take contraception (such as the pill) for medical reasons.

Question 25

Outline three divergent attitudes towards divorce.

Answer 25

Catholic Church does not allow divorce.
A couple, once married, will always be married in the eyes of God.
Jesus taught that marriage is unbreakable in the Bible.

Question 26

Explain two differences in the attitudes towards divorce between Catholicism and the main
religious tradition of Great Britain.

Answer 26

Divorce can be accepted if next time a person marries it really is for life. Christianity a couple, once married, will always be married in the eyes of God.

Can be most loving thing to do for the family and couple. Jesus taught that marriage is unbreakable in the Bible.

Question 27

Explain two Catholic teachings regarding annulment.

Answer 27

Annulments are allowed but this only if a marriage was never valid when it took place.

Can be most loving thing to do - annulment for a reason

Question 28

“The Bible does not permit divorce.”

AGREE

Answer 28

Catholic Church does not allow divorce.

A couple, once married, will always be married in the eyes of God.

Jesus taught that marriage is unbreakable in the Bible.

Question 29

“The Bible does not permit divorce.”

DISAGREE

Answer 29

We have free will - taught in the bible

Divorce can be accepted if next time a person marries it really is for life.

Can be most loving thing to do - god is omnibenevolent so shouldn’t judge us

Question 30

Outline three ways women are shown as equal in the Bible.

Answer 30

Catechism - Men and women are
equal in the eyes of God.

Women have been given special gifts from God and the biological ability to have children.

Bible- Mary given important role

Question 31

Explain two Catholic attitudes towards the role of men and women in the family.

Answer 31

It is the duty of both husband and wife to decide how they will run the household/who will work etc…

Women have been given special gifts from God and the biological ability to have children.

Question 32

Explain two reasons the Church promotes equality within the family.

Answer 32

Catechism - Men and women are
equal in the eyes of God.

All made in the image of god so all equally important

Question 33

“Men and women are completely equal and should have completely equal roles in Christian
families.”AGREE

Answer 33

Catechism - Men and women are
equal in the eyes of God.

Image of god- all equal

Men and women are equal and have equal roles. - raise children and both work

Question 34

“Men and women are completely equal and should have completely equal roles in Christian
families.”DISAGREE

Answer 34

Evangelicals-It is the role of women to bring up
children and run a Christian home.

Evangelicals- Women should not speak in church.

Some- women should not be priests

Question 35

Outline three reasons why Catholics oppose prejudice and discrimination.

Answer 35

Genesis 1 teaches that God created both men and women in His image.

The Catechism teaches that men and women are equal and should have equal rights.

All made in gods image

Question 36

Explain the difference between gender prejudice and discrimination.

Answer 36

Gender prejudice- discrimination towards a person because of their gender

Discrimination- prejudicial treatments towards different people because of their gender, race or age

Question 37

Explain two divergent Christian attitudes to the role of women in the Church.

Answer 37

However, because Jesus ordained only men the Church does not allow women priests.

Women have been given special gifts from God and the biological ability to have children.

Question 38

“Christians should never treat women differently from men.”

AGREE

Answer 38

Genesis 1 teaches that God created both men and women in His image

Catechism teaches that men and women are equal and should have equal rights.

Believe that Jesus only ordained men because of the time in history. - so should t act on his actions

Question 39

“Christians should never treat women differently from men.”

DISAGREE

Answer 39

However, because Jesus ordained only men the Church does not allow women priests.

It is the role of women to bring up children and run a Christian home.- evangelicals

Women should not speak in church - evangelicals