Relationships and families Flashcards
Why did God create families?
To develop loving and respectful relationships
What should the family unit offer a place for?
The nurture and disciplining of children
What are parents required to do for their children?
Respect their children
What does the bible model of a family consist of?
A mother, father and children.
What does the church of England recommend before marriages?
They should attend marriage courses and parenting courses to help strengthen family life.
Christianity teaches the importance of fidelity in marriage. What is fidelity?
Remaining faithful and committed to your spouse
“Be fruitful…”
“Be fruitful and multiply”
Who don’t the majority of churches allow to marry?
Same-sex couples
What do Christians believe about the promises made to each other during a wedding?
They are for life and should not be broken
Who do the vows that the couple make also include?
God
What do Christians ask for through prayer in a wedding?
God’s blessing and his presence in their relationship
What 3 blessings does a marriage offer?
- The creation and nurture of children
- The correct place for sexual relations
- Help and comfort in all aspects of life
What should a Christian marriage reflect?
Christ’s love for the church, as Christ is forever committed to his people in the church, the couple should remain committed to each other.
What does the Catholic church believe about the act of marriage?
It creates a unique and unbreakable bond between the couple.
What do both people have to be to get married in the Catholic church?
Baptised
What does at least 1 of the people have to be to get married in the Catholic church?
Catholic
What happens during a Catholic wedding service?
- The couple may bring the bread and the wine to the altar
- This helps direct the couple’s thoughts to God
What does the Church of England believe marriage does?
It adds a spiritual dimension to the marriage, as God is included.
Who does the Church of England allow to marry?
Everyone apart from same-sex couples
Does the church of England allow mixed faith marriages?
Yes
What happens during a Church of England marriage service?
- An announcement is made during a regular Sunday service, which allows anyone to object to the service
- The couple read vows to each other
What does the Church of England believe about vows?
It brings God’s blessing into the couple’s life
“Man will leave his father…”
“Man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh”
Give an example why non-conformist marriage services have more freedom:
The couple are allowed to write their own vows
What happens during a Quaker wedding?
- The couple sit in silent worship until they feel it is right to sign their vows
- They sign the certificate
- A friend reads out the certificate
- Everyone present at the end of the service will sign it
What don’t Quaker weddings have?
A minister
What does the Quaker wedding service stress?
That the union is being made between the couple and God
When did same-sex partnerships become legal?
December 2005