Theme A (chapter 11): Religion, Relationships and Families

Question 1

11.1 Explain 3 Catholic teachings on the purpose of sex

Answer 1

Marital, Unitive and Procreative

Question 2

11.2 What is the Theology of the Body?

Answer 2

Pope John Paul II’s idea of sexual relationships and relationships between sexes

Question 3

11.2 State 3 things from the Theology of the Body.

Answer 3

• Men and women give themselves to each other completely through sex
• Using contraception is wrong/extramarital sex ruins its significance
• Adultery breaks marriage vows and stops it being a sign of commitment

Question 4

11.3 What does the CC believe about sex before marriage?

Answer 4

It is wrong since the gift of virginity should only be shared with the person you have promised to spend the rest of your life with/sex is the final step in joining two in a lasting bond

Question 5

11.3 What does the CC believe about homosexuality?

Answer 5

Homosexuals should be accepted but shouldn’t be together physically since they cannot procreate

Question 6

11.4 State 3 conditions needed for a Catholic marriage.

Answer 6

Person must be free to marry, cannot be forced into marriage and couple cannot be closely related

Question 7

11.5 What are the 3 things the CC values marriage as.

Answer 7

• An exclusive union between 2 people
• A sacrament and symbol of God’s love/blessing through the couple
• A sign of love for Christ for the Church

Question 8

11.5 State 2 marriage promises.

Answer 8

“In sickness and in health”
“For better for worse”
“To have and to hold, from his day forward”
“Till death do us part”

Question 9

11.6 What is cohabitation?

Answer 9

Living together and having a sexual relationship but not being married

Question 10

11.6 What is annulment and what does the CC believe about it?

Answer 10

When the CC declares that marriage wasn’t valid in the first place since something was wrong in the commitment

Question 11

11.6 What is divorce and what does the CC believe about it?

Answer 11

The legal ending of a marriage but the CC does not agree with this since it means the promises were broken

Question 12

11.6 What is remarriage and what does the CC believe about it?

Answer 12

When someone marries again, the CC believes it should only be allowed if an annulment is given or a spouse has died

Question 13

11.6 Give 3 arguments for divorce.

Answer 13

If the children are being hurt there is no point staying married. 42% of marriages end in divorce so there is a need for divorce laws. If a couple cause emotional pain, divorce may be the best solution

Question 14

11.7 What is family planning?

Answer 14

The practise of controlling how many children a couple have and when they have them

Question 15

11.7 What does the CC believe about contraception?

Answer 15

It makes sex non-procreative so does not fulfill its purpose

Question 16

11.7 State one contrasting view on family planning/contraception.

Answer 16

Many people think it is responsible to prevent unwanted pregnancies

Question 17

11.8 State 2 tasks of the family.

Answer 17

To form a community, to support the personal development of each individual, to share in the development of the wider society, to share in the life and mission of the church.

Question 18

11.8 What are the 3 natures of family?

Answer 18

Procreation, security and education

Question 19

11.8 Give a quote to support the nature of family.

Answer 19

“Family communion can only be preserved and perfected through a great spirit of sacrifice.” Familiaris Consortio 21

Question 20

11.9 What does the CC believe about roles in the family?

Answer 20

People play different roles, each role should be respected and supported, they mutually work together, no role is better than another

Question 21

11.9 What are today’s society’s beliefs about roles in the family?

Answer 21

Roles can vary depending on what is best for a specific situation

Question 22

11.9 Give 2 points about same sex/single parents.

Answer 22

The CC does not encourage these unions, same sex parents are now able to acquire the same legal rights as other parents, 25% of children in Britain have single parents

Question 23

11.10 Give a quote which shows men and women as equal.

Answer 23

“God created humankind in his image, in the image of god he created them; male and female he created them.” Genesis 2:23

Question 24

11.10 State 2 importances of women in the bible.

Answer 24

• Deborah acted as a judge (Judges 4:4-10)
• Esther brought freedom to the Jews from the Persians (Esther 4-5)
• Mary, as the mother of Jesus

Question 25

11.10 State 1 importance of men in the bible.

Answer 25

• Jesus’ 12 apostles are men

- Largely male followers who travelled around the Roman Empire

Question 26

11.11 What are 2 Catholic teachings about equality?

Answer 26

God made man and woman in his image and likeness, men and women have different roles, differences must be respected, their roles are complementary

Question 27

11.11 Give a quote to support Catholic teachings on equality.

Answer 27

“God endowed men and women with identical dignity as persons… Equal dignity and equal rights, nevertheless, do not mean uniformity.”

Question 28

11.11 What is a contrasting view about Catholic teachings on equality?

Answer 28

Men and women should not have predefined roles, e.g why shouldn’t women allowed to be priests?
They should have equal opportunities and are both capable of fulfilling the same role.

Question 29

11.12 What is the difference between gender prejudice and gender discrimination?

Answer 29

Gender prejudice is the attitude that men are better than women, Gender discrimination is turning the attitude into action

Question 30

11.12 What are 2 teachings on gender prejudice and gender discrimination?

Answer 30

The Church believes it is not acceptable to treat men and women differently in the same situation, no distinction should be made between the sexes in any particular situation

Question 31

11.12 What are 2 contrasting views on gender prejudice and gender discrimination?

Answer 31

Gender discrimination is illegal but still occurs (women are still being paid less than men), many disagree with teachings that men and women should fulfill particular roles