Topic 11 Flashcards
The Catholic church teaches that sex should be…
Within marriage, Unitive and procreative
3 Catholic views on sex before marriage
Devalues sex act, no risk of STD’s and casual sex could cause harm to others
Contrasting views on sex before marriage
Everyone has the right to do it when ready, Church should accept modern life, it’s fine if in a long term, loving relationship
The 7 conditions for a valid Catholic Marriage
Must be consumated (have sex), Must be willing to accept children, Must marry of own free will, Must be free to marry, Must give consent, Must not be closely related, vows must be said in front of catholic priest
3 Catholic views on adultery
A betryal that causes great hurt, Breaks marriage vows and ten commandments, destroys trust and brings tension
Contrasting views on adultery
May be good reason (abuse), personal happiness is the most important thing, If the couple made a mistake getting married.
3 Catholic views on Cohabitation
Breaks sanctity of marriage, can create insecurity for couple, can reduce the need for faithfulness
Divorce
The legal ending of a marriage
Annulment
Ending of a marriage if their marriage was invalid
3 acceptable reasons for annulment
Incest, One/both were forced to marry, Did not understand the vows
3 Catholic teachings on homosexuality
Prevents having kids, prevents sex, All people are loved and respected by God
3 Reasons people use contraception
To avoid STD’s, to enjoy sex without worry of pregnancy, to keep population down
Sanctity Of life
All life is holy and precious because it comes from God, all life should be cared for and protected and only God can create and end life, not humans
Nuclear family
A married mother and father with their child or children living in one household
Parents role (4)
To give children security, to be authority, to educate them, procreation