Relationships and Families Flashcards
What are the Catholic views of contraception?
Artificial methods e.g. Condoms aren’t allowed however natural family planning is
What do Catholics believe about sex?
They think that every act of sex should be opened to new life so therefore contraception is wrong as it prevents this
What do Catholics believe about certain methods of contraception?
Certain methods are worse than others e.g. coil or morning after pill
Why do some people agree with contraception?
Because it prevents STI’s, helps over population and allows responsible parenting
What was the traditional role of a women in a family?
They played more of a care taking role however now it is much more split
What are the different types of family units?
Nuclear and extended
What do Catholics bekiece about the nature of a family?
It should be safe, help you to develop and teach the Christian values
What do Catholics believe about each individual family member?
They all have a different role to play e.g. children should respect their parents and parents should protect their children
Howndoes the bible create contrasting views to gender equality?
All the disciples are men however Jesus appeared to women first after his resurrection
What is a contrasting view of gender equality in the Church?
There are no women priests
What are the three catholic rules about sex?
It should be:
- Unitive
- Marital
- Procreative
Whar does marital mean?
Sex should be with men and women within a marriage
What dies unitive mean?
Sex should join two people together
What does procreative mean?
The purpose of sex is it should be done to create new life
What quote from Genesis shows that men and women are equal and should procreate?
“God created man in his image making them male and female… to be fruitful and multiply”
What are the key teachings of Pope John Paul IIs theology of the body?
- God loves everyone
- Both sexes have equal dignity
- Sex is an essential part in marriage
- The full meaning of the body is appreciated through a marital relationship with the opposite sex
What do Catholics believe about sex?
It is an exclusive act that should be saved for marriage
What are the Catholic views of homosexuality and homosexual sex?
Homosexual sex is not acceptable however you should never condem a gay person since homosexuality in itself isn’t a sin
What is cohabitation?
Living with someone before marriage
Why do Catholics disagree with cohabitation?
Because it breaks the sancity of marriage
Why do lots of people agree with cohabitation?
Because it allows the couple to learn if they are compatible
What conditions have to be met of Catholic marriage?
Free to marry, not closely related, promises made in the presence of a priest
What are the marriage vows?
Public declorstions of a couples commitement. They show that marriage is life long
What is an example of a marriage vow?
“For richer, for poorer” and “in sickness and in health”
What is divorce?
The legal ending of a marriage
Why isn’t divorce recognised or supported by the Catholic church?
Because couples are still married in the eyes of god
What does annulment mean?
The marriage was never seen as valid
What are the conditions of an annulment?
If the marriage hasn’t been consumated (the couple hasn’t had sex). Or if a peron got forced into marriage
When is remarriage accepted by the Catholic church?
In death
