Relationships and Families Flashcards
(30 cards)
5 symbols in marriage
Rings
Vows
Bible
Church
Congregation
Symbolism of Rings
Symbol of the couple’s unending love
Symbolism of Vows
Promises couple makes to eachother and God
Symbolism of Bible
Verses spoken show importance of marriage
Symbolism of Church
Focus on God’s role and and spiritual agreement of the Marriage
Symbolism of Congregation
People who attend the wedding and pray for the marriage to work
3 Purposes of Marriage
-Sign of love, faithfulness and unity between couple
-Opportunity to procreate and build Christian family
-Commitment made both legally and sacramentally
Marital Church Teaching on Sexual Love
Sex is a holy union which should not happen before couples have made public verbal commitments to each other
Procreative Church Teaching on Sexual Love
All life comes from God but God acts through sex to create new life. One promise the couple make is that they will willingly accept children from God
Unitive Church Teaching on Sexual Love
Sex is a creative act which strengthens the couples love for each other
Adultery destroys the unity of sex
Quaker attitude to homosexuality
Religion is a spiritual issue not a sexual one
Catholic attitude to homosexuality
Accepted with respect
Unjust discrimination must be avoided
Why may some Catholics disagree with homosexuality
Homosexual sex is a sin
Evangelical Christians against homsexuality
They affirm the teachings of Leveticus
4 Church attitudes to Sex before Marriage
Bible only allows sex between married partners
Sex should not be kept in a relationship because it unites a married couple
Christians believe adultery breaks the marriage vow of faithfulness
Sex outside marriage encourages promiscuity and makes people vulnerable to STI
4 arguments for agreement with sex before marriage
Casual sex is fine as long as it consensual and causes no emotional harm
Can test compatibility
Contraception promotes safer sex and reduces chance of conceiving a child
People may not afford being married or not want to be-should be able to have sex freely
6 types of families
Nuclear
Single Parent
Co-Habiting
Blended
Extended
Same-Sex
Why does the Catholic Church support families
Children will become full members of the church, living out sacraments
How does Catholic Church support families
Providing activities in order to participate in wider family life.
Church recognises the modern pressures on families which Catholics are not immune from e.g. Financial pressures and abuse
Forms of Church support to families
Counselling by Priest
Family worship liturgies
Youth groups
Charity
What does contraception allow for families
Plan their family
Too young or old
Barriers protect from STDs
Lifestyle not compatible with having a child
4 Types of Contraception
Natural method
Barrier methods
Contraceptives
Permanent contraceptives such as implant
Why does CoE agree with contraception
Do not regard contraception as part of God’s plan
Contraception can be used to protect women’s health
Why do some Christians agree with contraception
God created sex for pleasure and to provide and experience unique to the married couple
