Relationships & Family Flashcards
Consummated
Making a marriage ( or relationship ) complete by having sexual intercourse.
Marriage
The legally or formally recognised union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Annulment
A legal procedure that deems a marriage null and void.
Contraception
A way of intentionally stopping child birth.
Adultery
Voluntary sexual intercourse between someone who is married and someone who is not their partner.
Sanctity of Life
The belief that life is holy as it was made by god
Divorce
The process of terminating and marriage or union.
Gender Prejudice
Making discriminatory rules against a gender.
Extramarital Sex
Sexual relationship outside of marital partner.
Consent
Willingly agreeing or giving permission to something.
Remarriage
Marrying to a different partner after divorce.
Gender discrimination
Taking action on gender prejudice.
Unitive
Sex should bring a couple together as one.
Marital Sex
Sex should happen after marriage.
Procreative
Sex should be open to the possibility of children.
What is the 1st teaching in the Theology of the Body?
The way human bodies are made brings both intimacy and the possibly of new life.
What is the 2nd teaching in the Theology of the Body?
The human body, and sex, are good. Sex outside marriage, and contraception damage the significance of sex.
What is the 3rd teaching in the Theology of the Body?
People discover and express their dignity through using their bodies.
What are three reasons the catholic church teach sex before marriage as wrong?
it should be sacred
it should happen in a loving lifelong relationship
it goes against the teaching of the catholic church
Give three reasons why adultery is wrong:
Breaks one of the 10 commandments
It can ruin/break trust in a relationship
It can result in a divorce
What are two catholic teachings on homosexuality?
Technically sinful because it disallows procreating ( having children )
People should show love and willingness to be fruitful to each of Gods children
What are two catholic views on same sex marriage?
Technically sinfull as it is being not open to having children
Not entirely encouraged as it stops people from procreating and being fruitful
Give an example of an artificial contraception method
COIL
What is the Natural Family Planning?
Only having sex during the womens infertile phase of her menstrual cycle in order to prevent procreation.
One form of contraception which goes against the ‘Sanctity of life’
Contraceptive Pill
What are the 6 conditions for a valid Catholic Marriage?
Consummated
Not Forced
Free to Marry
Not closely related
Declare willingness to accept children
5 vows must be said in front of priest
What is the nature of Catholic Marriage? ( SPEL )
Sacrament
Permanent
Exclusive
Lifelong
What are the 6 marriage vows made in the ceremony?
To have and to hold from this day forward. For better and for worse. For richer and for poorer. In sickness and in health,
To love and to cherish, Till death do us part.
What is a bible quote which goes against contraception?
“Be fruitful and multiply”
What are some catholic views on contraception?
All methods are wrong except rhythm
They deliberately stop the creation of a baby
Goes against marriage should be procreative
What are some contrasting views to the catholic belief on contraception?
Responsible to stop unwanted pregnancy
what are some quotes on humans as sexual beings, male and female?
“God created humankind in his image…, male and female he made them” - Genesis 1: 27
“God create human beings in his image, male and female he made them “ What are the two main messages?
Men and women are equal
Everyone is made in his image
What are the 2 Reasons the catholic church doesn’t recognise divorce?
They regard marriage as a life long commitment
It goes against Jesus’ teachings
What conditions will the Catholic Church allow annulment under?
One or both people didn’t freely choose marriage
One or both people weren’t psychologically able to make a serious lifelong commitment
If the partner was under the influence of drugs or drunk
What are the Catholic and Church of England views on remarriage?
The catholic church says the second marriage wouldn’t be recognized, and they wouldn’t be able to receive communion.
The church of england says a divorced person can remarry in the Church of England, but it’s up to the individual priest and local bishop to decide.
What are two things Catholic couples can do the reduce the chance of divorce?
Got to marriage counselling or therapy
Catholic views on cohabitation
Living together before marriage is a sin because it violates God’s commandments and the law of the Church.
What are two bible quotes which support gender equality?
” I do not allow women to have authority over men they must keep silence”
“So God created man in his own image … male and female he created them”.
Polygamy
Having more than one spouse at the same time.
What is Sanctity of Marriage ?
The belief that marriage is holy and should be lifelong.
What is Sacrament of Marriage?
In Catholicism, marriage is a sacred act blessed by God.
What is Natural Law ?
The Catholic belief that moral rules are built into nature, including the idea that sex should be for reproduction.
Fornication
Sexual intercourse between people who are not married.
Chastity
Abstaining from sex until marriage.
What are the beliefs about traditional gender roles?
Men and women have different, but important responsibilities.
What is the purpose of family ?
The purpose of family is to provide unconditional love, emotional support, shelter and food and a safe space for everyone.
What is the traditional role of the male and the female?
Men are the bread winners and women take care of the home and children.
What are the modern traditional roles of men and women?
Men and women can both provide for the family rather than just one person providing and the other staying at home.
What are 2 Catholic teachings on gender discrimination?
Equal dignity - Men and women are equally valuable to God.
Complementarity, not discrimination - Differences in roles should never mean treating one gender as “less than” the other.
What are 2 examples of gender discrimination in a place of work?
Men get better pay
Job segregation
What are the 3 reasons why women cant be priests in the Catholic Church?
Women are not suitable to be priests
Jesus only selected men as his disciples
Most recorded events in the bible include men
What are 3 non-catholic views which support women as priests?
Women offer new opportunities and increase popularity of the church
Women were important figures in the bible
Mary was a women and she gave birth to Jesus
Why is single and same sex parenting not encouraged by the catholic church?
Same sex parenting isn’t encouraged by the catholic church because they cannot reproduce
Single parents arent encouraged because it could mean that the parents had sex before marriage
Opposing views on why single and same sex parenting should encouraged by the catholic church?
Same sex parents and marriage has been legalised by the british government
Single parenting can have its advantages
What is Jesus’ attitude towards women in the Bible?
Jesus refuses to treat women as inferior. The Gospel writers each testify to Jesus’ treating women with respect, frequently responding in ways that reject the cultural norms of his time. He recognises their dignity and their gifts.
