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Question 1

Reasons for allowing female ordination:

Answer 1

CHURCH OF ENGLAND
- men and women are equal
- it is the Chrurch’s responsibility to tackle discrimination in society
- Jesus treated men with equal respect to women (Christians should follow Jesus’ example)

Question 2

Reasons against female ordination:

Answer 2

CATHOLIC CHURCH
- Jesus was a man (a priest should act ‘in persona Christ’ and Jesus was a man meaning so should those acting like him)
- Men and women are different (the role is more suited to a man)
- Jesus had male disciples (Jesus chose men to carry out his work)

Question 3

Importance of Mary Magdalene

Answer 3

Was the first person to see Jesus after he resurrected showing both men and women were equal in Jesus’ eyes as he could have chosen anyone to see him first

Question 4

FOR religious upbringing

Answer 4

• teaches morals
• God told people to ‘Go forth and make disciples of all nations’ (Matthew)
• Makes a family closer
• gives them a community

Question 5

AGAINST religious upbringing

Answer 5

• force children into a certain religion
• can gain morals through experience without religion
• not giving the person the choice to find faith (making it less sincere)

Question 6

What does a parent promise at a Catholic baptism?

Answer 6

To raise their child within the Catholic faith

Question 7

What does the Catholic Church believe about marriage?

Answer 7

• indissoluble (cannot be undone)
• a key purpose is procreation
• marriage is a sacrament (Gods blessings are received)
• sanctity of marriage (vows are promises made to God)

Question 8

What does the Church of England believe about marriage?

Answer 8

• it’s NOT a sacrament
• do not believe in sanctity of marriage (it’s only between two people)
• marriage is a gift from God
• love reflects the love God has for people

Question 9

Quote showing marriage is indissoluble (divorce is bad)

Answer 9

‘No human can separate what God has joined together’ (Mark 10)

Question 10

What is the preface in a wedding ceremony?

Answer 10

When the priest welcomes people to the church + explains the importance of marriage for Christians
- shows commitment, marriage should be valued

Question 11

What is the declaration in a wedding ceremony?

Answer 11

The couple publicly declares their love for each other and makes the wedding legal. Based off 9th commandment ‘thou shall not commit adultery’
Shows : marriage is undertaken in front of God and is serious

Question 12

What are the wedding vows?

Answer 12

Promises made to one another, demonstrates sanctity of marriage

Question 13

What is the exchanging of rings in a wedding ceremony?

Answer 13

Circular shape of rings = marriage should be never-ending
Given as a symbol of couple’s love and promises
Demonstrates Christian belief that divorce is wrong ‘till death do us part’

Question 14

What do the prayers and blessings at a wedding ceremony show?

Answer 14

A priest may pray for their children (shows purpose of marriage is procreation)

Question 15

What do catholics believe about polygamy?

Answer 15

It’s wrong as marriage vows are supposed to be exclusive and polygamy goes against the sanctity of marriage. Marriage vows are made between the other person and God (there isn’t a third person)

Question 16

A quote used FOR divorce

Answer 16

‘Blessed are the peacemakers’ (Matthew 5:9) - a divorce is justified if bringing peace to both parties

Question 17

Catholic Church views on divorce:

Answer 17

• still seen as married by church even if legally divorced
• vows can be broken between parties but not between God
• divorce + remarriage is seen as committing adultery
• don’t allow remarriage in their church

Question 18

Church of England views on divorce:

Answer 18

• accept that some marriages can break down
• concerned for the effect it has on children
• if someone wants to remarry they must attend marriage preparation

Question 19

Church of England views on contraception:

Answer 19

• sensible as children are more likely to be loved if they are wanted/planned
• allows couples to express love through sex before they are ready for the commitment of children

Question 20

Catholic view on contraception:

Answer 20

• God designed sex for a purpose (recreation) so using contraception ruins Gods plans
• can lead to a more casual approach to sex minimising it’s value
• God said ‘Go forth and multiply’

Question 21

Does the Church of England accept homosexuality?

Answer 21

Yes - those who are homosexual and those who are heterosexual are viewed the same by God

Question 22

Does the Catholic Church accept homosexuality?

Answer 22

They believe it is nor good nor good but homosexual acts are not allowed and should ‘remain celibate’

Question 23

Church of England and Catholic views on same sex marriage:

Answer 23

Both against it

Question 24

Quaker Church views on same-sex marriage:

Answer 24

Have always accepted same sex marriage

Question 25

Church of England and Catholic views on same-sex parenting:

Answer 25

Both against it
‘Children have a right to grow up in a family with a father and a mother’ (Pope Francis)

Question 26

Quaker views on same sex parenting:

Answer 26

Support same sex couples having children
‘It is the quality of the relationship that matters when discussing such family issues’

Question 27

Quote about equality

Answer 27

‘Love your neighbour as yourself’ (Matthew) - everyone should be treated equally and with fairness

Question 28

What is the 9th commandment:

Answer 28

‘Do not commit adultery’ (Exodus 20)

Question 29

Quote against contraception

Answer 29

‘I knew you before I formed you in the womb’ (Jeremiah 1:5)

Question 30

Catholic views on remarriage

Answer 30

• divorce + remarriage = adultery
• don’t allow someone to remarry in their church
• cannot receive the Eucharist if they remarry

Question 31

What is the role of parents in a family?

Answer 31

• encourages positive morals and values
• love + care for children
• teach their child right from wrong
• educate their children about the faith

Question 32

The role of children in a family?

Answer 32

• love and respect their parents
• support and care for their parents in their old age

Question 33

Catholic Church views on polygamy

Answer 33

• It’s wrong because marriage is ‘exclusive between one man and a woman’.
• It goes against the sanctity of marriage (sacred promises are made to God and the other person - there’s no third person)
• God also joined a man with one woman in the first marriage as an example of what God wants of all marriages

Question 34

What four things must a couple prove for an annulment?

Answer 34

• the marriage was forced
• there was a lack of understanding
• married to someone else
• no intent to have children