Relationships And Family Flashcards
Why are both males and females equal?
Because they were both made in the image of God.
A male can give what a female lacks and vice versa.
What quote do we have for reproducing?
‘Be fruitful and multiply’
What does marital mean?
Within marrige
What does procreative mean?
This means to reproduce.
What is celibacy?
Choosing not to have sex until marriage
What does agape mean?
Selfless, unconditional love taught by Jesus
What does promiscuos mean?
Having a lot of casual sexual relationships
What is adultery?
Sexual intercourse with someone that you aren’t married to.
What does unitive mean?
Bonding people together
What does consummated mean?
Completed or fulfilled within marriage.
Quote that shows God created us in his image…
‘God created humankind in his image’
Sex should always be open to…
Creating new life (procreative)
A couple should only have sex…
When they are married.
A quote about bonding when married…
‘… the two shall become one flesh’
Who made the ‘Theology of the body’?
Pope John Paul II.
Give 3 teachings from the ‘Theology of the body’.
When sex is done within marriage, the man and women completely give themselves to eachother.
Both males and females have equal dignity and value
Rather than having sex for pleasure, it should be used as a gift from God to procreate.
What is the catholic veiw on contraception?
Catholics believe any physical blockage in sex is wrong, as it should be open to new life whenever sex happens.
What are some contrasting veiws on the use of contraception?
They are good as they can prevent STD’s.
Many people in britain want to have casual sex with their partner, but don’t want a baby.
Catholic teaching on sex before marriage…
It devalues sex if done before marriage
If sex is done for the first time in marriage, it will make your partner feel privileged and loved.
Catholic teachings on adultery….
It is wrong as you have committed yourself to your partner.
It can create tensions between the whole family.
Can cause the breakup of marriage.
What marriage vow is agaisnt adultery?
“To have and to hold for this day forward, for better, for worse’
Contrasting veiws on adultery?
There may be a reason why someome commits adultery e.g a partner refusing to have sex
Your personal happiness is most important
The couple may of made a serious mistake getting together.
Catholic teaching on homosexuality…
Sex between the same gender isn’t guving a chance of new life, and there for isn’t accepted in the Catholic church.
However they should still be treated with upmost respect
Contrasting veiws on homosexuality…
Sam sex marriage was legalised in 2014 in England and Wales.
The church on England supports the idea of same sex relationships.
For a valid catholic marriage you must have….
Be free to marry
Getting married through your own free will
Must not be related
Both must give consent
The promise must be made in front of a priest
Willing to accept God’s gift of children
Isn’t valid until it’s consummated (through sex)
Promise to remain together