Relationships And Families

Question 1

11.1 - Human beings as sexual, male amd female

Answer 1

• The bible says that God created men and women
• Both male and female were created in the image of God and so are of equal importance and are designed to complement each other
• It was part of Gods plan that Adam and Eve should be ‘fruitful and multiply’

Question 2

11.2 - Pope John Pauls ‘Theology of the Body’

Answer 2

• In a series of talks Pope john paul gave a summary of traditional catholic teaching about the human body and sexual relationships
• God loves every person and created both sexes to have dignity and value
• The full meaning of the body is appreciated through a deep relationship with the opposite sex in marriage

Question 3

11.3 - Human sexuality and its expression

Answer 3

• The Catholic Church teaches that sex should be between a man and a women, exclusively within marriage. Adultery is een as weong and a act of betrayal.
• Homosexual sex is not acceptable to the Catholic Church

Question 4

11.4 - A valid marriage in the Catholic Church

Answer 4

• For the Catholic Church to acknowledge a marriage as valid, it must meet aset of conditions
• Only then can the consent be made
• Same sex marriage are not recognised as valid in the eyes of the catholic church, as they do not allow for the acceptance of children from God.

Question 5

11.5 - The nature of marriage promises and cohabitation

Answer 5

• The Church teaches that marriage is a valuable commitment that can strengthen over time
• The Church disagrees with cohabitation, although many people believe it is acceptable

Question 6

11.6 - Annulment, divorce and remarriage

Answer 6

• If there is a reason why a marriage was not valid according to the Catholi Church, it will allow an annulment
• This means that the two people are free to marry again in the Catholic Chirch

Question 7

11.7 Family planning and contraception

Answer 7

• The catholic church does not allow artifical contraception but does allow natural family planning
• Many people disagree with the Churchs view on artifical contraception, for both family planning and health reasons.

Question 8

11.8 The nature and purpose of the family

Answer 8

• The Church views the family as a Church in miniature, with several important roles
• The family is the best place for procreation and raising children
• The family provides children with stability and education for life

Question 9

11.9 Roles and responsibilities within the family

Answer 9

• The Catholic Church believes that people play different roles within a family, with the purpose of working together to produce a harmonious whole
• The church encourages families to be founded on the marriage between a man and a women

Question 10

11.10 - Gender equality in the bible

Answer 10

• The Bible was written during times when men were perceived as superior to women
• However, women play a very important role in the bible and the early Christian Church
• The Genesis stories show that men and women were created as equals

Question 11

11.11 - Catholic teaching on the equality of women and men

Answer 11

• The Catholic Church believes in the equality of mennand women, as God made both in his image and likeness
• God gave men and women differences but when they unite in marriage, they create a natural bond that strengthens and completes them as individuals and as a couple

Question 12

11.12 - Gender prejudice and discrimination

Answer 12

• The attitude that women are superior to men or men to women is gender prejudice. This might come from sterotypes like men or women behaving in a certain way due to their gender
• The Church does not accept gender discrimination, although some people say that the Churchs view on the different roles women and men can lead to gender discrimination