Relationships & Family Flashcards
What are the three key components of accepted sex in the Catholic Church?
- Marital (within marriage)
- Unitive (bonding)
- Procreative (to have children)
What is mean for sex to be marital?
This means that sex can only open within marriage as it is the ultimate commitment because vows are made infront if God and the community.
What does it mean for sex to be unitive?
This means that sex is sacred and should bring the couple close together to deepen their love
What does it mean for sex to be procreative?
This means that sex should must only happen in the intent of having a kid
What is a quote for unitive sex?
“The two shall become one flesh”
(Mark 10)
What is a quote for procreative sex?
“Be fruitful and multiply”
(Genesis 1)
Give 3 Catholic views of sex before marriage.
- Sex with someone you aren’t married to devalues it
- Waiting until marriage reduces risk of STD’s
- Casual sex is wrong it should be with someone you love
Give 3 Contrasting views of sex before marriage.
- It’s common so the catholic church should adapt to modern society
- Everyone has a legal right when they are ready (assuming they are of age)
- Premarital sex is fine as long as it’s within a long term relationship
What are the 4 key criteria of a Catholic marriage?
- Sacrement
- Permanent
- Exclusive
- Life giving
Spiritually speaking, what happens during marriage?
God pours love into the couple, he is actually present.
Why are vows said in marriage?
They are the moment of the sacrement.
Why is a priest present in marriage?
To conduct the marriage
Why is consent asked in a marriage?
To give permission and to make sure it’s not forced
Why must marriage be pro-creative?
To accept children lovingly from God.
Why are rings exchanged in a marriage?
As a sign of love and fidelity
Why must the marriage be in a church?
It’s a commitment made infront of the community if the Church
Why is a Bible present during marriage?
The couple must live by the Bible.
Why is a homily given in a marriage?
To mention the meaning of Catholic marriage.
Why is a register marriage done?
As a legal form of consent
What is the significance of God during marriage?
It is done with/infront of God
Give a quote for a marriage being a sacrament.
“The love is made holy in the Sacrament of Marriage”