Relationships

Question 1

Natural family planning

Answer 1

tracking periods to see when you’re most fertile and avoiding sex or using condoms on those days. Allowed in the catholic church.

Question 2

Theology of the body teachings (John Paul II’

Answer 2

. Sex must be marital, unitive and procreative
. Sex should not be solely used for personal pleasure
. All humans and genders have inherent dignity and value.

Question 3

What marriage vow states that the couple will stay together for the rest of their lives?

Answer 3

“Till death do us part”

Question 4

Why is sex before marriage seen as wrong to the catholic church

Answer 4

1) likely to be using contraception
2) If a baby is made it may not be brought up in the most stable environment
3) Unwanted pregnancies may lead to abortions
4) Could lead to multiple promiscuous relationships since their is no abiding loyalties.

Question 5

What does the sanctity of life teach

Answer 5

All life is sacred and should be protected, especially the lives of the vulnerable.

Question 6

Conditions for a valid catholic marriage

Answer 6

. Must be through free will from both persons
. Must mot be closely related
. Willing to procreate
. Not valid until it is consummated
. Promises must be made in front of a preist

Question 7

In what cases can an annulment be given

Answer 7

. One partner does not take the exclusivity of the marriage seriously.
. If they never intend on procreating
. They always insist on using contraception
. They were forced into the marriage

Question 8

When is remarriage allowed in the catholic church

Answer 8

. If an annulment happens
. If the partner dies
. Cannot remarry if the spouse is still alive

Question 9

What is a nuclear family

Answer 9

Consists of a mother, father and children living together.