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Relationships and Family Flashcards

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What 3 conditions do the Catholic Church teach that sex should be under?

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Sex should be:

Marital - within marriage.
Unitive - bonding - the couple totally give themselves to eachother.
Pro-creative - must be to create new life.

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Give a quote for each of the following:

Extramarital sex
Unitive
Pro-creative

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Marital - “the sexual act outside of marriage is a grave sin” - CCC

Unitive - “the two shall become one flesh” - Mark 10: 6-9

Pro-creative - “be fruitful and multiply” - Genesis 1: 27-28

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Give some catholic views about sex before marriage:

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  • Catholics beleive that the gift of virginity makes a husband and wife feel special. Therefore it should be saved for marriage.
  • Casual sex has no comittment and it can cause hurt to others.
  • Trivialises the act.
  • God gave humans the gift of sex in order to reproduce, so it should only happen when there is a possibility of life.
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Give some contrasting views on sex before marriage:

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  • Sex before marriage is fine as long as it’s within a loving, long-term relationship. Jesus taught that love is the most important thing - Love = one of the ‘Kingdom Values’.
  • Pre-marital sex is very common in a modern society.
  • Some people won’t be able to or want to get married.
  • Sex has health benefits.
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What are the 7 conditions for a valid Roman Catholic Marriage?

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  1. Must be free to marry.
  2. Must be consummated (have sex).
  3. Must declare willingless to accept children.
  4. Vows must be said in front of catholic priest.
  5. Must not be closely related.
  6. Must marry of own free will.
  7. Must give consent.
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What is the nature of a CATHOLIC marriage? (Mnemonic). Give a quote for each.

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Sacrament - “an outward sign of an inner grace” -“Christ comes into the lives of married christians through the sacrament of matrimony”

Permanent - “what God has joined together, let no man separate.”

Exclusive - “Marriage is an exclusive union.”

Life-giving - “be fruitful and multiply.”

(SPEL)!!!

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What is adultery?

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Adultery is when a married person has sex with someone who is not their husband or wife.

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What are some catholic views on adultery?

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  • Adultety breaks the marriage vows and ten commandments.
  • Jesus says adultery is wrong.
  • It’s a betrayal that causes great hurt.
  • Can create anxiety for children of couple.
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What is cohabitation?

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Cohabitation is living together as a couple without making a formal commitment.

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What are some catholic views on cohabitation?

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  • Cohabitation encourages a casual, selfish attitude to a relationship.
  • Married couples are less likely to separate because they recieve counselling.
  • Marriage is the deepest commitment you can make, and the most secure for children.
  • Making vows publically shows your commitment.
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What are some contrasting views on cohabitation?

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  • Cohabitation enables the couple to get to know each other which may prevent divorce if and when they decide to get married.
  • The only important thing for children is that their parents love eachother.
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What is divorce?

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Divorce is the legal ending of a marriage.

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What is the Catholic Church’s view point on divorce?

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The Catholic Church believe that couples who have married in the Catholic Church cannot end their marriage because they vowed ‘till death do us part’.

“What God has joined together, let no man separate” - Mark

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What is remarriage?

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Remarriage is when a divorced person marries a new partner.

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Why can’t couples who have married in the Catholic Church remarry?

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Catholics who have married in the Catholic Church can’t remarry as unless the original partner has died, the couple will forever be married in the eyes of God. Anyone who is in another relationship, other than their marriage, should not recieve Holy Communion.

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What is an Annulment?

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An annulment is a statement from the catholic church which couples receive if their marriage is not valid.

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What are some valid reasons for an annulment?

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  • One or both forced to marry.
  • One or both never intended to have a child.
  • Marriage wasn’t consummated.
  • Lies/concealment.
  • Incest.
  • Couldn’t give consent
  • Didn’t understand the vows.
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What is the catholic church’s position on homosexuality?

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The church teaches that homosexuality is not wrong or unnatural. However it asks homosexual couples to remain celibate as they can’t physically pro-create.

  • Breaks the S and L of SPEL for marriage.
  • Not fully unitive.
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Why does the catholic church not allow same-sex marriage?

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The catholic church does not allow same sex marriage because it’s not life-giving and it has no sacramental value.

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What christian denominations have a different viewpoint on homosexuality and same-sex marriage?

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The Church of England will still not carry out same-sex marriages, but they will accept civil partnerships.

Some christian denomination will perform same-sex marriages.

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Why should same-sex couples be allowed to marry in the Catholic Church? FOR

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  • Homosexuality and same-sex marriage is a fully accepted part of today’s society.
  • Same-sex couples can adopt and raise children.
  • Everyone has the right to love and marry - boy or girl.
  • Homosexuality is not a choice (scientifically proven).
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Why should same-sex couples not be allowed to marry in the Catholic Church? AGAINST

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  • Same-sex marriage is not properly unitive nor sacramentally a marriage.
  • Homosexuals can’t naturally procreate.
  • God wants marriage to be between a man and a woman (Adam and Eve).
23
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What is artificial contraception?

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A device used to prevent pregnancy when a couple have sex.

24
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What are some examples of artificial contraception?

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The coil
Femidom
Condom
The pill
Contraceptive implant
Versectemy (permanent)
25
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What one form of contraception does the Catholic Church allow?

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Natural Family Planning

26
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What is Natural Family Planning?

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A method of contraception where the couple avoid sex when the woman is at her most fertile. The possibility of pregnancy still exists, if that’s what God plans.

27
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Why does the Catholic Church disagree with artificial contraception?

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Because it goes against God’s command to “be fruitful and multiply.” It also contradicts the nature of marriage.

28
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What are some reasons FOR contraception?

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  • Prevents STD’s
  • Having fewer children can help the economy and environment.
  • Most sexually active people use contraception.
  • The bible does not forbid contraception.
  • It enables existing children to have a better standard of living.
  • It can be medically necessary (e,.g to prevent birth defects -Zika Virus).
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What is the Sanctity of life?

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The christian belief that all life is holy and precious, because it comes from God.

The sanctity of life is a hugely important christian teaching.

30
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What does the sanctity of life mean for catholics and how does it impact the way they lead their lives?

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The sanctity of life means that all life should be cared for and protected. Only God should create life and end life - not humans.

31
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Who wrote the ‘Theology of the Body’?

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Pope John Paul II

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What does Pope John Paul II’s ‘Theology of the Body’ teach?

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It teaches and explains the relationship between sex and the beauty of the human body.

Key teachings:

  1. “God loves every human for his or her own sake.” - not just an object of pleasure.
  2. “Through sex the couple show each other mutual love and respect.” - Unity in sex.
  3. “God created humans as male and female with equal dignity and value.” - equal
  4. Humans express themselves through the body - “naked but not ashamed”

Extramarital sex can:

  • make people selfish
  • lead to seeing others as sex objects
33
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What are the 4 main roles of a family in the eyes of the Catholic Church?

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Procreation - Children are visible signs of parents love.

Security - Family should provide a safe and stable environment for children to develop. Touh love needs to be given.

Education - Parents are the first and most important teachers. They help children develop a moral compass - ‘church in miniature’

Authority - Parents should use their authority carefully so that their children grow up to be good citizens.

34
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What are the different types of families?

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Nuclear Family (best family in the eyes of the Catholic Church).
Single Parent Family
Extended Family

35
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What does Saint Paul teach about family?

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Saint Paul teaches that Family is ‘lived in the love of Christ’.

He teaches that:

  • Husbands should love their wives unconditionally, even to the point of dying for them.
  • Children should obey their parents, as this is God’s command.
  • Fathers should show love and kindness to their children and not use any form of extreme discipline.
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What is the traditional view on the role of a mother and a father in the family?

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The traditional view is that men earn the money and women stay home and look after the house and children.

37
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How does the Catholic Church view the roles of mother and father?

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The Catholic Church teaches that men and women are equal, but have different roles and responsibilities.

Traditionally, Catholics believe that:

  • men financially support the family
  • women look after the children.

However, the church understands that this is not always the case and accepts families that operate in a different way.

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What is the Catholic Church’s view on working in the home?

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The Catholic Church believe that working in the home is highly dignified.

Dignity - worthy of honour or respect.

39
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What are 2 examples of women that play an important role in the Old Testament?

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Deborah - acted as a judge.

Ruth - showed the Jews how to be faithful.

40
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What are 2 examples of women that play an important role in the New Testament?

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Mary - mother of Jesus.

Mary Magdalene - announcing the resurrection to Jesus’ male disciples.

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What is the catholic teaching on gender equality - found in the CCC, based on John Paul II Theology of the body?

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“Each of the two sexes has equal dignity, though in a different way” (CCC 23:35).

42
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Unlike the Church of England, the Catholic Church believe that women should not be priests.

What are arguments FOR and AGAINST women being priests in the Catholic Church.

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For:

  • The church must modernise if people are going to be part of it.
  • “….there is neither male nor female; you are all one with Jesus Christ”.
  • Men and women are equal when they enter the church (in baptism), so they should be treated equally afterwards.
  • Jesus lived in a patriarchal society where only men would be heard. We live in an equal society.
  • It’s difficult to spread the word when half the population cannot be priests.

Against:

  • Jesus chose men to be his disciples.
  • The priest acts in the place of Christ (in persona Christi), so the priest must be male.
  • “I do not allow women to teach or have authority over men: they must keep silent.” (St Paul’s letter to Timothy)
  • Women can play other important roles in the church as well, (e.g as nuns, chaplins, eucharistic ministers).
43
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What is Gender Prejudice?

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Pre-judging someone because of their gender.

44
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What is Gender Discrimination?

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Acting upon a prejudice by treating someone differently because of their Gender.

45
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What is the Gender Pay Gap?

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The Gender Pay Gap is the difference betweem the average earnings of men and women. Currently 15.5% in favour of men (2020).

46
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In 1975, what act was passed making it illegal to discriminate applicants based on their gender?

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The Sex Discrimination Act

47
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What is the Catholic Church’s viewpoint on Gender Discrimination?

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The Catholic Church believe it can do great damage to individuals and even greater damage to society.

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