Families Flashcards
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What is a nuclear family ?
A nuclear family is a family consisting of a mother, father and their children
What is a extended family?
A extended family also includes grandparents and cousins.
what other types of family are there?
- same-sex married family can be included
- single parent family
- reconstituted / blended (divorcees with children find new partners)
What are Christian beliefs to the type of families?
Christians try to welcome both reconstituted and same-sex family to the Church but they are not allowed to take part in the communion and this is likely to make them feel unwelcomed.
What are Catholic Churches view on same-sex parenting
They are strongly against it as they believe that homosexuality is wrong and god created men and women to form a family.
What are Muslims view on same-sex parenting?
Most Muslims see’s same-sex parenting as wrong as homosexuality is considered as a major sin but some argue that no one is sinless.
What are Muslims belief on an extended family?
An extended family is seen as a important part of Islam since it reinforces the idea of love and support.
What are Christian beliefs about the concept of Family?
In Christianity, Family life is quite important as it is seen as a way to build stable society.
what is a quote to support the significance of family ?
“Family is the first and vital cell of society”
what do Christians believe about educating children on faith?
Christians believe it is important to educate kids on their faith
“bring [your children] up in in the training and instruction of the lord”
How can Christians educate their child on Christianity?
- by reading bible stories
- by teaching them prayers
- by sending their child to Sunday schools
for them to learn Christian morals and
ideals through studying the bible.
what festivals have emphasis on celebration within family
Christmas and Easter
What teaching should children follow towards their parents
“honour thy mother and father”
what do Muslims believe about families?
In Islam, strong family ties help strengthen the ummah.
what does the Qur’an teach about parents
“We have enjoined upon man, to his parents, good treatments”
source - Qur’an
How does the child connect to Islam?
Aqiqah and Bismillah ceremony mark the start of child’s religious education
How are children taught about Islam?
Children’s are sent to madrasahs where they learn to read the Qur’an and say prayers.
