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What does the Catholic Church teach that sex should be?

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Marital
Unitive
Procreative

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What does marital mean? Give a quote about it.

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Sex and love is a gift from God
Marriage is the ultimate commitment because vows are made in front of Gos and the community.
The sexual act outside is a grave sin (CCC)

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What does unitive mean? Give a quote about it.

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Sex unites the couple and deepens their love.
They become closer and more committed.
They totally give themselves to each other.
‘The two shall become one flesh’ (Genesis 2)

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What does procreative mean? Give a quote about it.

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God creates new life through sex.
There is more intensity in self-giving when open to new life.
‘Be fruitful and increase in number’ (Genesis 1:27-28)

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What is Genesis 1:27? What does it mean?

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“God created humans in his image, male and female, he created them”
Men and women are equal in God’s eyes.
They complement each other (produce harmony)

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What is Mark 10:6-9?

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‘God made them male and female,’ as the scripture says. ‘And for this reason a man will leave his father and mother and unite with his wife, and the two will become one. So they are no longer two, but one.
What god has joined, let no man seperate.

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Four Catholic teachings on sex before marriage?

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Waiting means there is no risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
The gift of virginity makes husband and wife feel special, privileged and loved.
Sex with someone you are not married to trivialises the sexual act.
God gave humans the gift of sex in order to reproduce, so sex should only happen when there is a possibility of new life.

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Three contrasting views on sex before marriage?

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Everyone has the right to have sex when they are ready.
Sex before marriage is fine as long its within a loving long term relationship (Jesus taught that love is the most important thing)
Premarital sex is common. The Catholic Church should accept modern life.

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What is cohabitation?

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Living together as a couple without being married

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Why is the Catholic Church against cohabitation?

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It breaks the sanctity of marriage (lack of commitment)
It can be insecure for the couple because it can reduce the need for the couple to be faithful
If the couple split up it affects the children.
It may reduce the effort to make the relationship last.

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What are the six marriage vows?

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To have and to hold from this day forward
For better for worse
For richer for poorer
In sickness and in health
To love and to cherish
Until death do us part

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What are the seven conditions for a valid Catholic marriage?

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Must be consummated (have sex)
Must declare willingness to accept children
Must give consent
The five vows must be said in front of a Catholic Priest
Must not be closely related
Must be free to marry
Must marry of own free will (not forced)

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What are acceptabel reasons for an annulment?

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One/both was forced to marry
The marriage was not consummated
The couple were closely related

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What is divorce?

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The legal ending of a marriage

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Why does the Catholic Church not recognise divorce?

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Because the couple promised that they will be together until death and the priest says what “God has joined together let no man put asunder (separate)” so they can’t split up.

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What are the laws around divorce in the Church of England?

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Do recognise divorce because human nature means vows cannot be kept sometimes.
Re-marriage is allowed as a sign of God’s forgiveness and willingness to give a new start.

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What is adultery?

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When a married person has sex with someone who is not their husband or wife.

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Why is the Catholic Church against adultery?

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Breaks the marriage vows and 10 Commandments
The betrayal causes pain and distress … can cause the partner to feel rejected
It is insecure for children as it can cause the breakup of the marriage

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What is the nature of marriage?

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Marriage is seen as . . .
• providing the loving relationship and atmosphere through which
children can grow and flourish
• an exclusive union of a man and woman
a sacrament through which God’s love and blessing is given to a couple
• a sign of the love of Christ for the Church.

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What are Catholic views on re-marriage?

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can happen if the original partner has died
anyone who divorces and remarries cannot receive communion
allowed if the first ‘marriage’ is annulled, so is not classed as remarriage
not allowed to remarry in church if the original spouse is still alive
Jesus taught that a divorcee remarrying commits adultery

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4 Catholic Teachings on homosexuality and same sex marriages?

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Homosexual acts are not acceptable
Homosexuality in itself is not sinful
Same sex couples are not allowed to marry
Marriage is not sacramentally marital
Marriage is not properly unitive

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2 contrasting views on same-sex marriages?

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The United Reform Church will perform same-sex marriage.
Same-sex marriage was legalised in England and Wales in 2014.

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Examples of artifical contraception?

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Condoms
Pills
Vasectomy

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What is natural family planning?

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When a couple avoids sex when the woman is most fertile.

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What is contraception?
Device used to prevent pregnancy when a couple have sex.
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Catholic views on cantraception?
It is wrong to use artificial contraception - it goes against 'Be fruitful and multiply'. It goes against being unitive and procreative. NFP is allowed by the Catholic Church.
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Contrasting views on contraception. (Other Christian attitudes)
All forms of contraception are acceptable in other Christian denominations. (Except one....) The morning-after pill is not acceptable. Contraception is a responsible way of planning a family.
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For cantraception?
It can prevent STDs and unplanned pregnancies • Fewer dependent children can help the economy in developing countries • The Bible does not forbid contraception • Most sexually active women use it. • It enables existing childen to have a better sandard of living. • It can be medically necessary, e.g. to prevent birth defects. (Zika virus).
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Against contraception?
The morning after pill can cause an abortion. It can lead to promiscuity (casual sex).
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What is the sanctity of life?
Teachings on how all life should be cared for and protected.
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3 teachings from the 'Theology of the Body'.
The full meaning of the body and the person can only be appreciated when there is a deep relationship with a member of the opposite sex. Extra marital sex can be a form of exploitation for personal pleasure . Unfaithfulness starts in the mind one should be in control of one's thoughts so as to not reduce others to sex objects but value them as individuals with dignity.
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What type of family do the Catholic Church encourage?
Nucleur: married man and woman with a child/children
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What are the 4 main tasks of the family?
The parents should use their authority to develop the child The nucleur family is the best. The children are visible signs of their parents' love for each other Providing a stable, safe environment for children to develop. Allow hardship to help children grow. Parents should teach children what is right and wrong. Love, peace, forgiveness and kindness should be experienced on a daily basis.
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What does Catholic and modern catholic teaching say about the family?
The traditional role of the mother looking after the home and children full-time has great dignity In modern catholic teaching whatever role mother and father have is vital as they are both providing for the family.
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The importance of the family is to provide...
Care New life Stability Education Support Religious teaching Moral guidance Love Security A nurturing environment
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Why do Catholic Church not encourage single parents and same sex parents to become parents?
They teach that in a family a mother and a father are needed. They need a mother and a father as they both bring different teachings for the child.
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Contrasting views for single parents and same sex parents.
Many Britons argue that love and stability matters much more. Many same-sex couples argue that the love between them and them child is most important.
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What are the traditional roles of males and females?
Female: looking after the home and children Male: Protecting and providing for the needs of the family
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How has gender equality changed families?
Roles within families have been shared or even swapped
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Why does the Cantolic Church not allow women priests?
The priest acts in the person of Christ - so the priest must be a male. Jesus chose only men to be his 12 apostles so only men should be preists today. The Church's teaching is right for all times - we should not change it because society has changed
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Why do some people argue that women should be preists?
Men and women are equal when they enter the Church (in baptism) - so should be treated equally afterwards. Jesus lived in a patriarchal society - but we live in an equal society. Many Christian groups have already accepted women priests and bishops, e.g. the Church of England
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What does the Catholic Church teach on gender equality?
'Each of the two sexes has equal dignity, though in a different way' (CCC 2335)
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2 examples of Jesus’ attitude towards women
Jesus always treated women with respect, and his teachings about divorce and adultery applied the same standard to women as to men.
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3 Catholic teachings on gender discrimination?
Men and women should receive equal pay for equal work. It can be hurtful and damaging and it devalues a person. They are equal but have different roles
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What did Pope Francis say about the gender pay gap?
"Why should women and less than men? They have the same rights. It is a pure scandal!"
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2 examples of gender discrimination in the workplace?
Not giving jobs to women because they might become pregnant. Women getting paid less than men.

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