Relationships and Families Flashcards
(85 cards)
1
Q
What are the main sources of authority that Catholic Church has?
A
-the Scripture
-tradition
-the Magisterium
2
Q
The Scripture is one source of authority which the Catholic Church. What is that?
A
bible
3
Q
Tradition is one source of authority which the Catholic Church. What is that?
A
The wisdom found in the lives and writing of inspired Christians
4
Q
The Magisterium is one source of authority which the Catholic Church. What is that?
A
The Pop and bishops who are authorized to interpret the scripture and traditions
5
Q
“<b>You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church</b>” (Matthew 16:18) What does this suggest?
A
Peter was the first Pope. It shows that Jesus gave him authority to lead the Church. This authority has been passed down through the Popes (apostolic succession).
6
Q
What 3 things does the Catholic Church say that sex should be?
A
-marital (within marriage)
-unitive (bonding)
-procreative (to make kids)
7
Q
The Catholic Church teaches that sex should be marital. Why is this so?
give 3 things
A
-in marriage both partners give themselves to eachother. sex expresses this gift
-avoids using someone for pleasure without commitment. it respects the dignity of both people
-outside of marriage God is not part of their relationship. It looses spiritual connection together and with God
8
Q
The Catholic Church teaches that sex should be unitive. Why is this so?
give 3 things
A
- they totally give themselves to each other; renewing the commitment they made
- it unites the couple and deepens their love
- they become more closer and communitive
9
Q
The Catholic Church teaches that sex should be procreative. Why is this so?
give 3 things
A
- it fulfills God’s plan of creation (bringing new life into the world) i hold back sometimes I wont
- it creates a feeling of purpose, other than pleasure
- It eliminates any unwanted pregnancies, linking to the sancity of life
10
Q
Whats a quote to support the idea of sex having to be marital?
A
“The sexual act outside marriage is a grave sin” (CCC)
CCC is short for Catechism of the Catholic Church
11
Q
Whats a quote to support the idea of sex having to be unitive?
A
“The two shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2)
12
Q
Whats a quote to support the idea of sex having to be procreative?
A
“Be fruitiful and increase in number” (Genesis 1)
13
Q
“God created humans in his image, male and female, he created them” (Genesis 1:27) What does this suggest?
A
Men and women are equal in God’s eyes
↓
They complement each other (produce a harmony
14
Q
Give 3 Catholic Views on sex before marriage
-that people cannot have sex before marriage
A
- Waiting until marriage to have sex 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 (devalues) the sexual act
- Casual sex is wrong - it can cause hurt to others. Sex should be with someone you love and trust.
- God gave humans the gift of sex in order to reproduce, so sex should only happen when there is a possibility of new life.
15
Q
Give 3 Contrasting Views on sex before marriage
-that people can have sex before marriage
A
- Everyone has the right to have sex when they are ready
- Sex before marriage is fine as long as it’s within a loving, long term relationship - Jesus taught that love is the most important thing.
- Pre-marital sex is common - the Catholic Church should accept modern life.
- Casual sex is okay, as long as both people are consenting adults.
16
Q
What is cohabitation?
A
Living together as a couple without being married
17
Q
What denomination supports same-sex marriage, cohabitation and sex before marriage?
A
Quakers (The Religious Society of Friends)
* they support same-sex marriage, cohabitation, and sex before marriage, as long as it reflects love, honesty, and equality
18
Q
Give 3 Catholic views on cohabitation
A
- It breaks the sanctity of marriage because true union should happen through the sacrament of marriage, not just by living together without commitment
- It often includes sex before marriage
- It usually treats the relationship as temporary as there is no legal or sacramental commitment
19
Q
Give 3 Contrasting views on cohabitation
A
- A committed, loving relationship is what’s most important, regardless of legal or religious status
- it helps couples see if they’re compatible before making a lifelong commitment
- In today’s society, cohabitation is normal and widely accepted- is just a natural step in a relationship
20
Q
In a Roman Catholic Ceremony what does the priest say that reminds the couple that nobody can break their bond?
A
“What God has brought together let no man seperate” - from (Mark 10:9)
21
Q
What is an annulment?
A
is a process that declares a marriage invalid—it was never truly valid because one of the required conditions wasn’t met
22
Q
What are the 7 conditions for a valid catholic marriage?
A
- must be willing to have children
- the 6 vows must be said infront a Catholic Priest
- must give consent
- must be consummated
- must not be closely related
- must be free to marry (preventing bigamy)
- must marry at your own free will
23
Q
What does to consummate mean?
A
making (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse
24
Q
What is bigamy?
A
the crime of marrying someone while still legally married to someone else
25
What is polygamy?
When someone has more than two spouses at once
26
What is divorce?
A legal ending of a marriage
27
Why does the Catholic Church not recognise divorce?
| give 3 points
* (Mark 10:9) states "**What God has brought together let no man seperate**"
* The couple say "Till death do us part" in their vows- suggesting they can only seperate when they die
* The Church teaches that marriage symbolizes God's unbreakable love, and divorce undermines this image of His faithful, permanent love.
28
Why do other churches recognise divorce?
| give 3 points
* human nature means that vows sometimes might not be kept
* it is a sign of God's forgiving nature and willingness to a new start
* marriage can break down and this can free individuals from a harmful relationship
* It recognizes that in modern society, divorce may be necessary for personal well-being
29
What is adultery?
when a person has sex with someone who is not their husband or wife
30
Why is adultery seen as wrong by both Christians and non-christians?
| give 3 points
* adultery breaks the wedding vows and the 10 commandments
* the betrayal causes great pain and distress- it can cause the partner to feel rejected
* it can cause insecurity for children as it can can lead to divorce
31
What does it mean to be **hetro**sexual?
to be sexually attracted to members of the **opposite** sex
32
What does it mean to be **homo**sexual?
to be sexually attracted to members of the **same** sex
33
Give some catholic teachings on homosexuality
| give 3
* homosexual acts are not acceptable as theare not procreative
* same sex marriage is not sacramentally marital nor can be properly unitive
* homeosexuality itself is not sinful- it asks them to be celibate
* all people should be respected regardless of their sexual orientation
34
Give some contrasting views on homosexuality
| give 3
* many protestant Churches such as the United Reform Church carry out same sex marriage
* same sex marriage was legalised in England and Wales in 2014 so the Catholic Church should allow it
* they have the right to be homosexual as they are protected under the Human Rights Act
35
What does celibate mean?
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations
36
What is contraception?
a device used to prevent pregancy when a couple have sex
37
Give 3 examples of artifical contraceptive methods
* condom
* pill
* coil
* diaphgram cap
38
Give 3 examples of natural contraceptive methods
* natural family planning
* pulling out
* celibacy
39
What is natural family planning?
when a couple avoid sex when the woman is most fertile
40
Give 3 Catholic views towards artificial contraception
* it goes against "**be fruitiful and multiply**"
* it can lead to promiscuity (casual sex) - demeaning the act
* the morning after pill causes an abortion which goes against "**do not murder**"
41
Give 3 contrasting views towards artificial contraception
* It can prevent STDs and unwanted pregancies
* It may be medically necessary -eg. to prevent birth defects
* It enables existing children to have a better standard of living
* Sex was created by God for uniting couples as well as procreating
42
What is the 'Sanctity of Life' teaching?
a teaching that life is holy and precious
↓
so all life should be cared for and protected. Only god should create and end life
43
# Sanctity of Life
Christians believe that life is sacred and precious. This means that ...
...all life should be respected and taken care of
44
# Sanctity of Life
Christians believe that life starts at conception. This means that...
...the moment the sperm fertilizes the egg, life has started
45
# Sanctity of Life
Christians belive that we have a responsibility to protect all human life, especially the vulnarable. This means that...
...from the beginning to the very end of like, we need protection
46
# Sanctity of Life
Christians believe that the ideal place to create life is within a marriage. This means that...
...sex should be kept for marriage
47
# Sanctity of Life
Christians believe that the Holy Spirit lives within each person. We are all temples of God. This means that...
...the holy spirit lives within us
48
# Sanctity of Life
Christians believe that life is a gift from God and only God can take it away. This means that...
...to destroy human life is to destroy where God lives
49
What is the 'Theology of the Body?
A series of talks Pope John Pall II gave about traditional Catholic teaching about the human body and sexual relationships
50
# Theology of the Body main teachings
God loves every person and created both sexes to have ...
...dignity and value
| as there both made in the image of God
51
# Theology of the Body main teachings
The full meaning of the body is appreciated though...
...a deep relationship with the opposite sex in marriage
| as both men and women complement each other
52
# Theology of the Body main teachings
Sex is an essential part of marriage and should only...
...occur within marriage
| as it displays the gift of themselves that marriage expresses
53
# Theology of the Body main teachings
True mutal love includes having only the number of...
...children that can be lovingly cared for
| as it ensures they are raised with love and proper care
54
# Theology of the Body
With sex within marriage, the couple is united in self giving in love. However, outside of marriage...
...it is a form of explotiation for personal pleasure
55
# Theology of the Body
With sex within marriage, the couple is brung together into a communion of persons. However, outside of marriage...
...it can make people selfish, caring only for themselves and not their marriage partner
56
# Theology of the Body
With sex within marriage, it shows commitment, love and respect. However, outside of marriage...
... it can lead to adultery which breaks the marriage vows and shows no commitment to a spose
57
# Theology of the Body
With sex within marriage, it gives the possibility of creating new life. However, outside of marriage...
| contraceptives should not be used
...It disorts God's original plan of creation
58
# Theology of the Body
Purity demands control over the heart and the mind. It requires seeing others not as objects of pleasure, but as...
... persons with dignity, worthy of love and respect.
59
What type of family does the Catholic Church encourage?
A nuclear family
60
What is a nuclear family?
a married man and woman with a child/children
61
Give 3 points why the Catholic Church encourages a nuclear family
* They believe that a mother and father each reflect different aspects of God's nature- strength and tenderness
* it mirrors the Holy Family which is a perfect example of how families should live in unity, trust in God, and care for each other
* they believe that the nuclear family is the cornerstone of a stable society which helps create a peaceful and supportive community
62
Give 3 opposing points to the Catholic Church's encouragement of the nuclear family
* Families do not need to be nuclear to be stable. Any type of family can also provide children with love, support, and stability.
* many familys in modern Britain have much more diverse structure, where both parents are able to share the responsibilities
* it often assumes that woman in a family always has to be the housekeeper and should look after children
63
In Catholic teaching, the traditional role of mothers looking after the home and children has great...
dignity
64
What does dignity mean?
to be worthy of honour/respect
65
What are the 4 main responsibilities of the family taught from the Catholic Church?
* authority
* procreation
* education
* security
66
Why should why should the family have authority?
so the parents can develop their child into an independent person
67
Why should why should the family have procreation?
The children are visible signs of their parents love of each other
68
Why should why should the family have educuation?
Parents are the first and most important teachers of their children, they set their morals for life
69
Why should why should the family have security?
they should provide a stable safe environment for their children to develop
| this may include 'tough love'
70
Why does the Catholic Church normally call the family the church in miniature?
as it is a small community with the same aims as the Catholic Church
| in a family it is hoped that members will experience peace love and forg
71
# Apostle Paul's letter about the family
"Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ." What does this mean?
In a family, people should have respect for each other as you respect Christ
72
# Apostle Paul's letter about the family
"Wives, be subject to your husbands as you are to the Lord." What does this mean?
Wives should look up to their husbands as they look up to the Lord.
73
# Apostle Paul's letter about the family
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and give himself up for her." What does this mean?
Husbands should love and give to their wife as Christ did to the Church. They should be prepared to sacrifice for their wife.
74
# Apostle Paul's letter about the family
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord." What does this mean?
Children should respect and obey their parents as it is in the 10 commandments
75
# Apostle Paul's letter about the family
"And fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, bring them up in the dicipline and instruction of the Lord." What does this mean?
Fathers should guide their children with love, avoiding harshness that could lead to anger
76
What is gender equality?
When men and women have equal rights, responsibilities and oppertunites
77
Give 3 woman in the Bible and the roles they played
* Ester, a queen who saved their people from being exterminated by the enemy
* Mary, the mother of Jesus who is the son God
* Mary Magdelene, the first to see the empty tomb and announce Jesus' resurrection
78
Give 3 roles woman can play in the Church
* nun
* singing in the choir
* working in a charity
* chaplin
* reader
* eucharistic minister
* alter server
* chatacist
79
Give 3 points why women shouldn't be able to become priests
* St Mother Teresa made a massive impact on the Church and people in need, yet she was not a priest
* the Church's teaching is traditional, we shouldn't break it because society has changed
* the priest acts in the person of Christ (**in persona Christi**) so the priest must be male > "**This is my body**"
80
Give 3 points why women should be able to become priests
* Jesus lived in a patriarchal society- but today we live in a much more equal society
* The church must modernise if people are going to be a part of it as many other branches has such as the Church of England
* It gives the whole of the population the oppertunity to spread the gospel message, instead of just half
81
Give 3 examples of gender inequality
* pay gap
* education access
* workplace discrimination
* violence
* verbal abuse
82
"**There is neither male or female; you are all one with Christ Jesus**" - St Pauls letter. Does this suggest that woman should be able to be priests?
yes
83
"**I do not allow women to teach or have authority over mean: they must keep silent**" - St Pauls letter. Does this suggest that woman should be able to be priests?
no
84
Why is the Catholic Church against discrimination?
it makes people feel like they have less woth and value than others
85
Give one quote from Pope Francis about the gender pay gap
| RIP 🕊🙏
"**Why should women earn less than men? They have the same rights. It is a pure scandal!"**
