P & E Unit 2 Flashcards
Outline three purposes of sacramental marriage.
Exclusive – faithful to the other forsaking all others.
Fruitful – being open to children.
Life long – until death parts the couple.
Explain two ways non-religious views about marriage are different from Catholic views.
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.
Explain two Catholic teachings on marriage.
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)
“Marriage is essential in maintaining a life-long relationship.”
AGREE
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.
“Marriage is essential in maintaining a life-long relationship.”
DISAGREE
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.
Outline three key Catholic teachings on sexual relationships.
Sex is a gift from God.
Sex is designed for procreation (creating children)
Sex is also designed for unification (strengthening the bond of marriage)
Explain two differences between Catholic and non-religious belief regarding sexual relationships.
Catholic view – sex should take place within marriage. Non-religious view – disagrees.
Catholic view – sex should be open to procreation. Non-religious view – disagrees.
Explain two Catholic beliefs about homosexuality.
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.
“Sex is for marriage” Discuss.
AGREE
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
“Sex is for marriage” Discuss.
DISAGREE
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.
Outline three purposes of the family in Catholicism.
OR
Explain two reasons why the family is important for Catholics.
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’.
Explain two different family types in 21
st Century society.
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.
“The family is more important for Catholics than for non-religious people.”
AGREE
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.
“The family is more important for Catholics than for non-religious people.”
DISAGREE
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
Outline three ways the Catholic Church supports families.
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.
Explain two ways that children are supported by the Catholic Church.
Children’s liturgies.
Sacramental preparation classes
Explain two reasons why parishes try to help families.
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.
“Parishes help to keep families together.” AGREE
Children’s liturgies etc.
Marriage counselling etc (parish priest)
Bidding prayers etc.
“Parishes help to keep families together.” DISAGREE
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.
Outline three forms of contraception.
Condom.
The pill.
The coil.
Explain two reasons why the Catholic Church teaches that contraception is immoral
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’.
Explain two reasons why the Catholic Church is in favour of Natural Family Planning.
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.
“A Catholic should use Natural Family Planning not contraception.”
AGREE
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’.
“A Catholic should use Natural Family Planning not contraception.”
DISAGREE
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.
Outline three divergent attitudes towards divorce.
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.
Explain two differences in the attitudes towards divorce between Catholicism and the main
religious tradition of Great Britain.
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.
Explain two Catholic teachings regarding annulment.
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
“The Bible does not permit divorce.”
AGREE
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.
“The Bible does not permit divorce.”
DISAGREE
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
Outline three ways women are shown as equal in the Bible.
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
Explain two Catholic attitudes towards the role of men and women in the family.
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.
Explain two reasons the Church promotes equality within the family.
Catechism - Men and women are
equal in the eyes of God.
All made in the image of god so all equally important
“Men and women are completely equal and should have completely equal roles in Christian
families.”AGREE
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
“Men and women are completely equal and should have completely equal roles in Christian
families.”DISAGREE
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
Outline three reasons why Catholics oppose prejudice and discrimination.
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
Explain the difference between gender prejudice and discrimination.
Gender prejudice- discrimination towards a person because of their gender
Discrimination- prejudicial treatments towards different people because of their gender, race or age
Explain two divergent Christian attitudes to the role of women in the Church.
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.
“Christians should never treat women differently from men.”
AGREE
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
“Christians should never treat women differently from men.”
DISAGREE
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
