Relationships Flashcards
(44 cards)
Who does the Bible say created men and women?
God
Why are both male and female seen of equal importance?
As they were created in the image of God and are designed to complement each other.
What was God’s plan for Adam and Eve?
God’s plan was for Adam and Eve to “Be fruitful and multiply”
How does the Catholic Church view sex?
The Catholic Church views Sex as being Marital, unitive and procreative.
What does Genesis 1 state about the creation of men and women?
- That both Men and Women were created in the image of God and are blessed by him, therefore making them equal.
- That God created both men and women.
- That men and women are expected to procreate.
What does Genesis 2 state about the creation of men and women?
That God takes Adam (humanity) and splits it into 2 complementary parts.
This shows the idea of equality between sexes as men and women complement each other.
Each person is able to give what the other lacks, producing a harmony that isn’t possible in isolation.
Why does the Catholic Church teach that sex should be within marriage?
The sacrament of marraige enables 2 people to commit themselves publicly and exclusively to one another.
The promises made before God in the Catholic Church include a commitment to be together for life.
After promises are made, the commitment is consumated by the physical union of sex.
For a marraige to be valid there has to be sexual intercourse.
Why does the Catholic Church teach that sex should be unitive?
Sexual love expresses and deepens the couples’ love for each other.
“The two become one flesh.” (Mark)
Why is adultery seen as wrong in the Catholic Church?
As it destroys the unity of the married couple and is an act of betrayal.
Why do the Catholic Church believe sex should be procreative?
Through Sex God creates new life.
The Catholic marraige ceremont contains a commitment to accept children lovingly from God.
“Each and every marriage must remain open to the transmission of new life” (Humanae Vitae 11)
What did Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the body” state?
God loves every person and created both sexes to have dignity and value.
The full meaning of the body is appreciated through a deep realtion with the opposite sex in marriage.
Sex is an essential part of marraige and should only occur in marraige.
True mutual love includes only having enough children that can be lovingly cared for.
What are Pope John Paul II’s teaching about Marital Sex?
It unites a couple in self-giving and love.
It brings 2 people into a communion of perosns (sharing together)
Shows commitment, mutual love and respect and leads to a greater intimacy.
What are Pope John Paul II’s views on Extramarital sex?
It is a form of exploitation for personal pleasure.
Can maek people selfish, caring only for themselves and not their marriage partner.
Adultery breaks marraige vows and shows no commitment to a spouse.
Catholic views on artificial contraception?
That sex should eb treated with respect and consideration and intercourse should only take place withing marraige.
Sex should be open to the creation of new life.
How do non-religious people view artificial contraception?
Some people in Britain have casual sex with many partners.
Contraceptives can be seen as a way if preventing STD’s and unplanned pregancies.
What does the Youcat 407 state about Sex before marraige?
Sex before marraige devalues and trivalises it.
The gift of virginty offered in marraige makes both husband and wife feel special, privelaged and loved.
As there has been no before marriage there is no danger of STD’s.
Why do Christians see adultery as wrong?
It breaks the vows made in marriage.
It betrays trust in marriage and brings sadness and stress to the innocent partner.
It can cause the break up of a marraige.
What are contrasting views (against Christains) on Adultery?
It may break a marriage promise but there amy be a reason why, such as if one partner refuses to have sex. Some may not of made a “life long” promise.
Pesonal happiness is important, even if it causes sadness for someone else.
Maybe the couple made a mistake in getting married and they’ve found someone that they find more suitable to have a relationship with.
What does a valid Catholic Marriage need?
The 2 people must declare that they are willing to accept God’s gift of children.
Both must promise that they will remain together “for richer for poorer, in sickeness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part”
The couple must be free to marry. (Not married to someone who is still alive, or bound by vows to the priesthood or a religious community).
What did Pope Francis say about Homosexuality in 2013?
He said that whilst homosexual acts are sinful, homosexuality itself isn’t and homosexuals shouldn’t be excluded from society.
What are 3 features of the nature of marriage?
It’s an exclusive union of a man and a woman.
It’s a sacrament through which God’s love and blessing is hiven to the couple.
It provides a loving relationship and atmosphere where children can grow and flourish.
What are 3 features of the marriage promises?
The public declaration assures each other that their love is genuine and asks for the church community’s support.
The full names are used so everyone knows the identity of those making the promises.
By making the same promsies, the husband and wife show that there isequal commitment in marriage.
Why does the Catholic Church disagree with Cohabitation?
It breaks the sanctity of sexual union.
It may destroy the sense of family.
It breaks the sancity of marriage.
On what conditions may Annulment be allowed?
If one partner does not take the exclusive nature of marraiepge seriously.
They always insist of using contraception.
They didn’t freely enter marriage.
