Relationships & Family

Question 1

What are the three key components of accepted sex in the Catholic Church?

Answer 1

• Marital (within marriage)
• Unitive (bonding)
• Procreative (to have children)

Question 2

What is mean for sex to be marital?

Answer 2

This means that sex can only open within marriage as it is the ultimate commitment because vows are made infront if God and the community.

Question 3

What does it mean for sex to be unitive?

Answer 3

This means that sex is sacred and should bring the couple close together to deepen their love

Question 4

What does it mean for sex to be procreative?

Answer 4

This means that sex should must only happen in the intent of having a kid

Question 5

What is a quote for unitive sex?

Answer 5

“The two shall become one flesh”
(Mark 10)

Question 6

What is a quote for procreative sex?

Answer 6

“Be fruitful and multiply”
(Genesis 1)

Question 7

Give 3 Catholic views of sex before marriage.

Answer 7

• Sex with someone you aren’t married to devalues it
• Waiting until marriage reduces risk of STD’s
• Casual sex is wrong it should be with someone you love

Question 8

Give 3 Contrasting views of sex before marriage.

Answer 8

Personal freedom- Some believe that individuals should have the freedom to express their sexuality without religious restrictions

Relationship Building – Others argue that sex before marriage can help strengthen relationships and test compatibility, promoting deeper understanding between partners.

Secular Morality – Non-religious perspectives may see sex as a natural part of life, where morality is based on consent and mutual respect rather than religious doctrine.

Question 9

What are the 4 key criteria of a Catholic marriage?

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Answer 9

• Sacrement
• Permanent
• Exclusive
• Life giving

Question 10

Spiritually speaking, what happens during marriage?

Answer 10

God pours love into the couple, he is actually present.

Question 11

Why are vows said in marriage?

Answer 11

They are the moment of the sacrement.

Symbol of Commitment – Vows express lifelong dedication and love between partners.

Religious or Legal Significance – They formalize the union in the eyes of God (in religious ceremonies) or law.

Public Declaration – Vows are a public promise made in front of witnesses, showing the couple’s intentions to stay together.

Question 12

Why is a priest present in marriage?

Answer 12

To conduct the marriage

Question 13

Why is consent asked in a marriage?

Answer 13

To give permission and to make sure it’s not forced

Question 14

Why must marriage be pro-creative?

Answer 14

To accept children lovingly from God.

Question 15

Why are rings exchanged in a marriage?

Answer 15

As a sign of love and fidelity

Question 16

Why must the marriage be in a church?

Answer 16

It’s a commitment made infront of the community of the Church

Question 17

Why is a Bible present during marriage?

Answer 17

The couple must live by the Bible.

Question 18

Why is a homily given in a marriage?

Answer 18

To mention the meaning of Catholic marriage.

Question 19

Why is a register marriage done?

Answer 19

As a legal form of consent

Question 20

What is the significance of God during marriage?

Answer 20

It is done with/infront of God

Question 21

Give a quote for a marriage being a sacrament.

The love is made

Answer 21

“The love is made holy in the Sacrament of Marriage”

Question 22

Give a quote for marriage being permanent.

Marriage vows

Answer 22

“Till death do us part”

Question 23

Give a quote for marriage being exclusive.

Answer 23

“Take this ring as a sign of love and fidelity”

Question 24

Give a quote for marriage being life-giving.

Answer 24

“Will you accept children lovingly from God?”

Question 25

What are the seven conditions of a valid Catholic marriage?

Answer 25

- Must marry on freewill - Must give consent - Must be consumated (*have sex*) - Must declare willingness to have kids - 5 Vows must be said infront of a priest - Must not be closely related - Must be free to marry (*still single*)

Question 26

What is adultery?

Answer 26

When a married person has sex with someone who is not their partner

Question 27

Give a quote on adultery?

Answer 27

"You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20)

Question 28

What are the marriage vows? (Get 3 correct to put 5)

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What are the affects of adultery?

Answer 29

- It breaks the marriage vows - It breaks one of the Ten Commandments - The betrayal will deeply hurt the innocent partner - It is insecure for children due to a break-up of marriage

Question 30

What is cohabitation?

Answer 30

Living together as a couple without being married

Question 31

Why is the catholic church against cohabitation?

Answer 31

- it breaks the sanctity of marriage (*lack of commitment*) - it can become insecure for the couple because it can reduce the need for faith

Question 32

What is divorce?

Answer 32

Legal ending of marriage

Question 33

What is the catholic view of remarriage?

Answer 33

Catholics can only remarry: - if the original partner has died ("*till death do us part*") or - if the first marriage is annuled

Question 34

What is the Church of England's view on remarriage?

Answer 34

They allow divorce and remarrige as a sign of God's forgiveness and as a fresh start.

Question 35

What is an annulment?

Answer 35

A statement that the marriage was invalid because one of the seven conditions were missing.

Question 36

What is the catholic view on being gay?

Answer 36

They accept it but do not accept same-sex marriage as you cannot procreate.

Question 37

Give a quote on homosexuality.

Answer 37

"Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a women, that is detestable" (Leviticus 1)

Question 38

Give a quote on divorce.

Answer 38

"what God has joined together let no one seperate" (Mark 10)

Question 39

What is contraception?

Answer 39

Method used to prevent pregnancy

Question 40

Give some examples of artificial contraception.

Answer 40

- Condoms - IUD (*coil*) - Morning after pill

Question 41

Give some examples of natural contraception.

Answer 41

Natural Family Planning

Question 42

Why is natural family planning accepted by the Catholic Church?

Answer 42

Because it's a natural form of contraception and the possibility of pregnancy remains, so it's up to God's plan.

Question 43

What Catholic attitudes towards contraception?

Answer 43

- It's wrong to use artifical contraception ('be fruitful and multiply') - It goes against being unitive and procreative - Natural Family Planning is accepted

Question 44

What are other Christian attitudes towards contraception?

Answer 44

- All forms of contraception are accepeted (*except morning after pill*) - It is a responsible way of family planning - God created sex for uniting couples as well

Question 45

What are the beliefs of the **Sanctity of Life**? 6

Answer 45

1) Life is sacred and precious 2) Life starts at conception 3) We have the duty to protect all human life 4) Ideal place to create life is within marriage 5) Holy Spirit lives withini each other 6) Life is a gift from God and only he can take it

Question 46

What is the views of marital sex in the **Theology of the Body**?

Answer 46

1) Unites couples 2) Brings two people into communion of persons 3) Shows commitment, love and respect 4) Gives the possibility of life

Question 47

What is th views of extra-marital sex (sex outside of marriage) in the **Theology of the Body**?

Answer 47

1) Can lead to thinking of people as sex objects (lowers dignity) 2) Can make people selfish 3) Adultery breaks marriage vows

Question 48

What type of family does the Catholic Church encourage?

Answer 48

Nuclear Family

Question 49

What is a nuclear family?

Answer 49

A family with a mothe, father and child/children

Question 50

What are the four responsibilites brought by family? P E S A

Answer 50

Procreation Education Security Authority

Question 51

Traditionally, what is seen as the mother's role?

Answer 51

To look after the home and children. This role has great dignity in the Catholic Church (however it's often overlooked in society)

Question 52

What are reasons why women should be priests?

Answer 52

- Jesus lived in a patriarchal society, but we live in an equal society today - "There is neither male or female, you are all one with Jesus" - If half the population can't be priests how is Christianity meant to spread

Question 53

What are the reasons why women shouldn't be priests?

Answer 53

- The Church's teaching is right for all times - The priest acts in the person of Christ, so the priest must be male - Jesus chose men to be his 12 disciples