Themes A - Relationship & Families

Question 1

Marital

Answer 1

Anything in a Marriage

Question 2

Unitive

Answer 2

Something that joins people

Question 3

Procreative

Answer 3

Open to creating new life

Question 4

Adultery

Answer 4

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who isnt their spouse (husband/wife)

Question 5

Vows

Answer 5

The actual movement of christ. They are said at weddings

Question 6

Why are rings exchanged at weddings

Answer 6

It’s a sign of love and fidelity

Question 7

Sacrament

Answer 7

A sacrament is a moment of grace - when God’s love is poured into an individual

Question 8

Contraception

Answer 8

A device used to prevent pregnancy when couples have sex

Question 9

Cohabitation

Answer 9

Living together as a couple and having sex without being married

Question 10

Why is the catholic church against cohabitation

Answer 10

• There is no commitment within the sexual union which can create insecurity (for the couple and children)
• It can lead to a more casual attitude which could reduce the need for faithfulness

Question 11

Quotes about marriage that argue against cohabitation

Answer 11

“Till death do us part”
“What God has joined let no man seperate” (Mark 10:9)
“Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery.” (Matthew 19:9-9)

Question 12

Catholic views on adultery (cheating)

Answer 12

Breaks marriage vows (to love and to cherish, to have and to hold)
Betrays trust and causes hurt
Goes against 10 commandments (do not commit adultery - Jesus says adultery is wrong)

Question 13

What is annulment? How it can be granted?

Answer 13

Catholics can recieve a statement that their marriage was invalid

Reasons for so:
One partner didn’t give consent
One/both weren’t planning to be loyal
Not having kids
Forced to marry