Relationships Flashcards
Finish the quote… ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and they will….’
Become one flesh
What is the traditional role of the woman at home?
Housewife
When were civil partnerships legalised in Britain?
2005
What did Jesus say in the Sermon on the Mount?
Divorce is wrong
What is meant by cohabitation?
To live together, especially without being formally married
What does Jesus’ attitude towards women in the Gospels show?
That he saw them as equal to men
Finish the quote,’Women must…’
Remain silent in church
Until recently, where weren’t women allowed to go in the church?
The sanctuary
What is the idea of being against women going near the alter based on?
Childbirth and menstruation makes women ‘unclean’
What did God intent marriage to be for?
- Bringing up children
- Being faithful supportive and helpful to each other
What is annulment?
A declaration that a marriage was never properly made in the eyes of the church
True or false… The Roman Catholics and the Orthodox Church teach that there are 8 sacraments
False. There are 7 which are: baptism, confirmation, marriage, ordination, reconciliation, anointing of the sick and the eucharist
What’s the difference between vows nowadays and vows in the past?
Women used to have a different vow saying that she will ‘obey him and serve him..’ Whereas now men and women have the same vows.
Why is it ideal to have two parents of a different sex?
So that the child has a role model of each sex
What does the Roman Catholic Church say about divorce?
It’s actually impossible as marriage is a sacrament- God has already made the couple one flesh, and so this can’t be undone
Can an individual minister refuse to remarry a divorcee?
Yes, if it goes against his or her own conscience
True or false? Contraception can only be temporary?
No, it can also be permanent (sterilisation)
Why are Anglicans for contraception?
It lets parents plan their family in a responsible way
What quote supports procreation?
‘Be fruitful and multiply’
Is promiscuity seen as good?
No, it’s seen as dishonouring yourself
Complete the quote: …a man will leave his father and mother
‘…. and be united to his wife and the two will become one flesh’
In an orthodox wedding, what is placed on the heads of the bride and groom?
Crowns
What symbolises eternity in a wedding?
Rings or vows
Is sex before marriage seen as forbidden by God?
Yes
What do guests symbolise at a wedding?
The involvement of the community
What is chastity?
When you choose not to have sex
What term is used for those with one wife/husband?
Monogamy
What do hymns do in a wedding?
Focus everyone’s minds on God
What does Paul say in Galatians 3:28-29?
Everyone is equal in Christ
Neither Roman Catholics or the Orthodox Church allow women to be …..
Ordained
Marriage is seen as a ____ from God and part of Gods ____ for ________.
Gift, plan, creation
Why do Christians choose to have their wedding in a Church?
Because it’s in the eyes of God
What does marriage reflect on?
Christ’s love for his followers
Finish the quote, ‘wives are encouraged to…
Submit to their husbands, and husbands love their wives, laying down their lives for them as Christ laid down his’ (Ephesians 5:21-33)
True or false? Christians believe it’s best to marry someone of a different faith to convert them
No, they believe it’s best to marry another Christian, as you’ll be pulling in separate directions
What quote supports Christians marrying another Christian?
‘Do not be yoked together with unbelievers’ 2 Corinthians 6:14
Jesus himself was _____, but _________.
Anti-divorce , pro-forgiveness
What does submission mean?
Devoting your life to your other half
What quote supports taking care of those around you?
‘Love thy neighbour’
What does purpose stand for?
Procreation, union, rearing children, pattern for society, one flesh, sacred, eternal
