Relationships and Family

Question 1

What model does the Bible give for families?

Answer 1

Father, mother and children is the model.

Question 2

State what courses the Church of England recommends that every diocese should run

Answer 2

The Church of England recommends marriage preparation courses and parenting courses.

Question 3

Parents should… their children, children should …. their parents

Answer 3

respect
honour

Question 4

State the three blessings that marriage offers

Answer 4

The three blessings are the procreation and nurture of children, the correct place for sexual relationships, and
help and comfort through all aspects of life.

Question 5

In what way is a Christian marriage meant to reflect Christ’s love?

Answer 5

Christ is forever committed to his church and in marriage the bride and groom should be committed to one
another until death parts them.

Question 6

Describe one way in which a Catholic marriage service is different to one in the Church of England.

Answer 6

Weddings in a Catholic Church often include a nuptial mass and the couple may be involved as ministers of the
sacrament. This does not usually occur in an Anglican service.

Question 7

Why is there no minister to lead proceedings in a Quaker marriage service?

Answer 7

No minister is involved in a Quaker marriage service as they believe that only God can join a couple together.

Question 8

What does the Quaker approach to marriage stress about the union that is being created?

Answer 8

It stresses that the union is being made between the couple and God.

Question 9

What do the Catholic Church and the Church of England believe about civil partnerships?

Answer 9

Civil partnerships are not the proper relationship for sexual relations, it should be within a heterosexual
relationship. However, CofE allow vicars are allowed civil partnerships, but must remain celibate.

Question 10

Give a reason why some Christians believe that civil partnerships should be accepted by the Church.

Answer 10

Some Christians believe that civil partnerships should be accepted in the Church as this fits with the biblical
teaching on the value of love and God’s desire to bless those who are faithful. It provides secuity, and unity just as a heterosexual partnership does.

Question 11

When did same-sex marriages become legal in England and Wales? 🤮🤮🤮🤮

Answer 11

2014 saw same-sex marriages become legal in England and Wales.

Question 12

How does the Episcopal Church teaching on same-sex marriage compare with that of the Catholic Church?

Answer 12

The Episcopal Church accepts same-sex marriage in the church whereas the Church of England does not.

Question 13

Give a reason why many Christians disagree with pre-marital sex.

Answer 13

Many Christians disagree with pre-marital sex because the main role of sex is to create new life and this should
be within the context of a stable married relationship.

Question 14

Give a reason why some Christians accept cohabitation

Answer 14

Some Christians accept cohabitation as the first step towards marriage and lifelong commitment.

Question 15

What denomination requires its ministers to remain celibate?

Answer 15

The Catholic Church requires its ministers to remain celibate - they can dedicate love that may have gone to their spouse and offspring to God.

Question 16

What is the difference between artificial and natural contraception?

Answer 16

Artificial contraception uses contraceptive devices such as a condom whereas natural contraception reduces
the likelihood of conception using natural techniques such as the withdrawal method.

Question 17

What does the Catholic Church teach about contraception?

Answer 17

The Church opposes the use of artificial contraception as sex was given by God for procreation.

Question 18

Does the Church of England agree or disagree with this teaching (contraception)?

Answer 18

The Church of England disagrees and argues that families should be planned responsibly and that
contraception is acceptable.

Question 19

What is abstinence?

Answer 19

Abstinence is the choice to not have sexual intercourse until marriage.

Question 20

Why does the Catholic Church not accept divorce?

Answer 20

It does not accept divorce because the vows promise marriage until death and God does not recognise the
human decision to break this promise.

Question 21

If a couple are experiencing difficulties, what does the Catholic Church suggest that they do?

Answer 21

They can separate and then seek support and counselling to restore their marriage.

Question 22

How is the Church of England teaching different from the Catholic teaching?

Answer 22

The Church of England accepts that humans can make mistakes and relationships may break down beyond
repair. In these cases it accepts divorce, although it is not the pattern for living that God would want.

Question 23

What do Christian complementarians believe about the roles of men and women?

Answer 23

They believe the role of the wife is to support the husband by managing the family home and raising the
children.

Question 24

How is the Christian egalitarian view different?

Answer 24

Egalitarians would argue that men and women have equal roles and responsibilities in the home.

Question 25

Which church leans more towards the complementarian perspective?

Answer 25

The Roman Catholic Church leans more towards the complementarian perspective.

Question 26

State three reasons why only men are allowed to be ordained in the Catholic Church.

Answer 26

Jesus chose only male disciples priests represent Jesus and Jesus was a man the authority of the Church has been passed on through men and this tradition cannot be broken. it is god's law

Question 27

List three reasons given by Christians who support the ordination of women

Answer 27

Jesus came to break down barriers between people Jesus followed the tradition of the time and that is why his disciples were male. If Jesus was on Earth now, he would have female disciples God created women as well as men in his image.

Question 28

State three things a Christian parent may aim to do as they bring up their children.

Answer 28

discipline them and bring them up as obedient children bring them up with a knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith pray for their children and incorporate their faith into their daily lives.

Question 29

What do Christians believe about the truth claims of other religions?

Answer 29

Many Christians do not accept the truth claims of other religions

Question 30

Outline why some Christians choose to become missionaries

Answer 30

Christians become missionaries as they believe that accepting Jesus as saviour is the only way that God can be known. For that reason they dedicate their lives to sharing their faith with others so that people may be converted.

Question 31

What do egalitarians believe about the way men and women should be treated?

Answer 31

Egalitarians believe that people should be treated equally and have equal opportunities.

Question 32

Give a reason why complementarian Christians believe that men and women should have different roles.

Answer 32

Complementarians believe men and women should have different roles because that is how God created male and female to be, supporting one another.