parishes and children, annulment and divorce Flashcards
1
Q
name the 4 things that the parish does to help bring up children and why they do this?
A
- support local catholic schools ➡️catholic schools have RE lessons, mass, and assemblies and form time to pray
- run classes for communion and confirmation ➡️ classes develop faith and knowledge, can become closer to God
- run children liturgy classes ➡️ learn about the bible
- run youth clubs and youth activities ➡️ fun for children as well as develops faith and get to mix with people and make friends, it also keeps kids off the streets
2
Q
why does the catholic church not accept divorce?
A
because they see marriage as a life-long commitment
3
Q
what is the quote about God and dividing?
A
‘what God has united, man must not divide’
4
Q
what is annulment and give an example?
A
a declaration that the marriage was never real in the first place e.g if one partner was already married
5
Q
when was the divorce reform act?
A
1969
6
Q
give some examples as to why couples are sometimes led to divorce?
A
- cheating
- growing apart
- financial problems
- work problems
7
Q
what does catechism say about divorce?
A
that it brings disorder into society
8
Q
nam the quote about being together
A
‘what God has joined together, let man not separate’
