Divorce, Gender Equality and Families

Question 1

Divorce meaning?

Answer 1

The legal termination of a marriage.

Question 2

Annulment meaning?

Answer 2

The declaration that a valid marriage has not taken place

Question 3

Remarriage meaning?

Answer 3

When a divorced person gets married to a new partner.

Question 4

Equality meaning?

Answer 4

Being equal in status, rights and opportunities.

Question 5

The catholic church teaching on gender equality?

Answer 5

Men and women are equal but have different roles, neither is subservient to the other.

Question 6

Contraception meaning?

Answer 6

A device used to prevent pregnancy when a couple have sex

Question 7

Artificial contraception meaning?

Answer 7

Unnatural methods of preventing a pregnancy.

Question 8

Examples of an artificial contraception

Answer 8

Condoms
Pills
Diaphragm / cap

Question 9

Example of a natural contraception

Answer 9

Rhythm method

Question 10

Bible quotes on gender equality

Answer 10

“Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies.” (Ephesians 5:22-23)

There is neither nor female… For you are all one in Jesus Christ.” (Galatians 3:28)

Question 11

Bible quotes on gender inequality

Answer 11

“Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:22-23)

I do not permit a woman to teach or have authority over a man; she must be silent.” (1 Timothy 2:11-13)

Question 12

Nuclear family meaning?

Answer 12

A family group consisting of a married man and woman with their children

Question 13

Society meaning?

Answer 13

A large social group who live in the same area.

Question 14

Types of families

Answer 14

Divorced parents
Adopted family
Extended family
Foster family

Question 15

Purpose of the family is…?

Answer 15

Security - Children need a stable, safe working environment in which to develop.
Education - Catholic church believe that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children.
Authority - Parents should be conscious of their authority over their children.