Chapter 1 - Relationships Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is meant by imago dei?
In the image of God
Finish the quote “woman must remain…”
“…silent in church’
Name 3 reasons for the importance of marriage?
- marriage is a gift from God because he intended men and women to live together
- men and women should help and support one another and be faithful
- marriage is for bringing up children
What does the word ‘adultery’ mean?
Adultery means to have voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse
What do the two wedding rings symbolise?
Eternity and ever lasting love between two, brought together by God
What does the colour of the bride’s dress symbolise?
To represent purity
What does the term ‘Civil partnership’ mean?
legally recognized union of a same-sex couple, with rights similar to those of marriage.
The vows must be said in the presence of .. God or the Priest?
God
Name a reason some Christians be against homosexuality?
Because it says in the Bible “do not lie with a man as one lies with a women; that is detestable”
What church is against divorce but allows an annulment?
The roman catholic church
What is an Extended family?
parents, children and other family members living together
What does the word ‘celibate’ mean?
A person who doesn’t commit to sexual relations
Continue
“For better, for worse
For richer, for poorer….”
“…In sickness and in health
Til’ death do us part”
Complete
“You shall not commit…”
“…adultery”
Name the type of family:
Two married parents with children
A Nuclear family
Complete
“Man must not separate what God has…”
“…joined together”
Complete
“Be fruitful and…”
“…multiply”
Define the word ‘cohabitation’
The act of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.
What does marriage provide from children?
A secure environtment
What is the Christian belief on divorce?
Due to the joining of God, there should be no separation.
“Man must not separate what God has joined together”
