Religion, Relationships And Families Flashcards
What are different sources of authority for christians
The pope The priest and clergy God Bible Saints
What is conscience
Your own thoughts
Helps moral dilemmas
What are the conditions of marriage
The 2 people must: Be free to marry ie not already married Not be related Promises must be made in front of the priest Marriage must be consensual
What are the 4 natures of a catholic marriage (SPEL)
sacrament
Permanent
Exclusive
Life-giving
What quote would be used in a question about gay marriage
If a person is gay and seeks god with good will ,who am i to judge
Why is divorce not recognised by the church
As marriage is a sacrament and cannot be broken
What is a annulment
Where the church declares there was no valid marriage in the first place. In this case the marriage will be declared “null and void”
What are the acceptable reasons for an annulment
Not understanding the vows One or both forced into marriage Lies/ concealment Incest One never intended to have a child
What is the churches view on contraception
The main reason is that it goes against the command to be fruitful and multiply. They propose different ways of birth control such as choosing to have sex when the woman is less likely to conceive
What was pope john Paul’s the 2nd theology of the body
God loves each and every human being
In sex the man and women give themselves to each other fully
True mutual love comes with responsible parenting
Any man even looks at another woman with list has committed adultery
What is a nuclear family
Husband,wife, children
Extended family
Different generations in the same house grandparents,grand children,aunts,uncles
Single parent families
One parent looks after the children
Reconstituted family
Partners who have children from previous relationships marrying and creating step families
What principles should families show to recreate the church in miniature
Mutually supportive
Support life and personal development of individuals
Contribute to wider society
Share the mission of the church
What security do children need
Steady safe environment in which to develop
Love and support from the family
Parents to be supportive but to also show tough love to make the child understand boundaries
Why is Education and authority important in relationships
The parents at home are the most important teachers and set an example
They teach right and wrong
Develop their child to be independent and balanced
Procreation principles in marriage
The family is the best environment
This has to be visible to the children
When a couple have children they add another level to the family they have raised
Catholic views on gender equality
Each of the 2 sexes has equal dignity though in different ways
What can a women do in a church
Eucharistic minister Alter servers Missionaries Visit the sick Social workers
What is the catholic response to discrimination
That it can cause great damage
Effects society as a whole
Pope Francis has spoken out against women being paid less then men
Believes it is not acceptable
Some say the catholic church discriminates as women cant be priests
What is prejudice
To pre judge someone without knowing them
Can be gender related
What is discrimination
Acting on a prejudice. So not talking to somebody or treating them differently
