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Theme A: Family and Relationships Flashcards

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What does the Genesis 1:27-28 say about men and women?

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Both men and women are created in the image of God and blessed by him, therefore they are equal.
God created men and women
Men and women are expected to procreate.

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How does the Catholic Church view sex?

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Marital (for marriage)
Unitive(something that joins people together)
Procreative(open to creating new life)

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Give 4 points about why sexual intercouse should be within marriage

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The sacrament enables two people in love to commit themselves publicly and exclusively to each other
The promises made before God in the Catholic Church include a commitment to be together for life
After these promises the commitment is consummated by the union of sex , and makes the marriage valid
Sex before or outside of marriage is not allowed

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Give 2 teachings on why sexual intercourse should be unitive

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Sexual love expresses and deepens the couples’ love for one another “two shall become one flesh” Mark 10:8
Sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse (adultery) is forbidden since it destroys the unity of the married couple

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Give 2 reasons why sexual intercourse should be procreative

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Through sex God creates new life
The catholic marriage ceremony contains the commitment to accept children lovingly from God
“Each and every marriage act must remain open to the transmission of life” Humanae Vitae 11

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In Genesis 2 , what does God do to Adam and what does this suggest?

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God takes Adam(humanity) and spilts it into two complementary parts.This shows the idea of the equality between sexes as men and women complement each other.
Together each person is able to give to the other what the other lacks, producing a had,only which isn’t possible in isolation.

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Overall, what 4 main things did Pope John Paul II say about human body and sexual relationships

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God loves every person and created both sexes to have dignity and value
The full meaning of the body is appreciated through a deep relationship with the opposite sex in marriage
Sex is an essential part of marriage and should only occur within marriage.
True mutual love includes having only the number of children that can be lovingly cared for.

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Name 4 teachings of Pope John Paul II’s teaching about marital sex (sex within marriage)

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United a couple in self-giving and love
Shows commitment, mutual love and respect and leads to greater intimacy
Gives the possibility of creating new life
Brings two people into a communion of persons (sharing together)

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Give 4 teachings that Pope John Paul II says about extramarital sex (sex outside of marriage)

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Is a form of exploitation of personal pleasure
Can make people selfish , caring only for themselves and not their marriage partner
Adultery breaks the marriage vows and shows no commitment to a spouse
Is a sin and distorts God’s original plan for human beings

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Name 2 contrasting views on relationships and contraception

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Some people in Britain have casual sex with many partners
Some view using contraceptives as a responsible way of preventing sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies

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What does Youcat 407 say about sex before marriage?

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As there has been no sex before marriage there is a danger of sexually transmitted diseases
Sex before marriage devalues or trivialises it
The gift of virginity offered in marriage makes both husband and wife feel special, privileged and loved

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What are 2 contrasting views about sex before marriage?

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Many Christian and non-Christians in British society do have sex before marriage
Swore have casual sex and many use contraceptives to prevent pregnancy

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4 teachings of adultery in the Catholic Church

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It breaks this vow “To have and to hold from this day forward , for better , for worse”
It betrays truest in marriage and causes harm/suffering to the innocent partner
Brings distress and tensions into the home and causes the whole family to be unhappy
Can cause a break the marriage up

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Give 3 contrasting views on adultey

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Personal happiness is important even if that meat cause harm to someone else
There may be other reasons why the marriage is falling apart eg very unhappy marriage
Maybe the couple made a serious mistake in getting married and have found more a suitable partner

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What is the teaching on homosexuality in the Catholic Church?

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Sex should be open to the possibility of creating new life - so homosexual relations are not acceptable as there is no possibility of new life
Homosexuals should love celibate lives
People are loved by God regardless of their sexual orientation, so should be treated with respect

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Give 3 contrasting views on homosexuality

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The Church of England supports the idea of same-sex civil partnerships
Same-sex marriage was legalised in 2014 in England and Wales , reflecting the views of many in British society
Some United Reformed churches perform same-sex marriages

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Give 4 conditions of a valid marriage in the Catholic Church

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Married out of their own free will-null&void=not valid
Must not be closely related
Willing to accept God’s gift of children
Promises must be made in the presence of a Catholic priest

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What is the Catholic view on marriage laws on same-sex couples?

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Marriage is a sacrament between a man and a women
Same-sex couples can not have children naturally and lovingly from God , so cannot meet the requirements for a valid marriage.

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What is the contrasting view on same-sex marriage?

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In 2014,the British government legalised same-sex marriages
Many people in British society believe homosexuals should have the same rights as heterosexuals and so should be able to marry , also don’t see having children as an essential part of marriage

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What does Pope Francis say about homosexuality?

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He said Catholic Church says that while homosexual acts are sinful , homosexuality in itself is not.Homosexuals should be integrated into society not marginalised.

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How is marriage seen in the Catholic Church?

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Marriage is seen as…
Providing a loving relationship and atmosphere through which children can grow and flourish
Exclusive union of a women and man
Sacrament through which God’s love and blessing is given to a couple
Sign of love of Christ for the church

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What do the marriage promises say about marriage?

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Public declaration assures each other that their love is genuine and asks for the church community support
By making the same promises it shows there is equal commitment in the marriage
The promises recognise that there may be difficulties as well as good times

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What is cohabitation

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A couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married to one another

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Why does the church disagree with cohabitation?
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Breaks the sanctity of the sexual union
Reduce effort to make the relationship last
Destroys the sense of family
Destroys a sense of need for faithfulness

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What are contrasting views on cohabitation?
Some people want to see if the relationship works out Or are living together for financial reasons
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What is an annulment?
A statement by the Catholic Church that there was no valid marriage in the first place
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When will an annulment be allowed? Give 4 examples
The couple never had sexual intercourse One partner does not take the exclusive nature of marriage seriously (affairs ) Couple are always consist on using contraception so refusing to accept God’s gift of children The couple didn’t freely enter into marriage
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What does the Catholic Church say about divorce
Marriage promises made before God cannot be broken God made man and women to be united as one Jesus taught that a divorce remarrying commits adultery Marriage is ‘till death do us part’
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What does the Catholic Church say about remarriage
Can happen if the original spouse 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
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Give 2 contrasting views on divorce
Impossible to know what the future holds If the marriage has broken down , then divorce may be the compassionate solution
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Give 2 contrasting views on remarriage
Anglicans, Methodists and other free church do not encourage remarriage but will sometimes marry divorcees Most Protestant denominations will not stop those who remarry from receiving communion
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What does the Catholic Church believe about family planning and contraception?
Sex is important as it is the final expression of the total commitment of the couple Every act of sex should be both unitive and procreative Using artificial contraception is not allowed as it makes sex non-procreative and separates the two purposes Family planning is allowed if it done naturally
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Give 4 thoughts from the Catholic Church on family planning
Natural family planning reduces the chances of conception but leaves the final decision up to God Couples should only have the number of children that they can care for Recent popes have stressed the need for responsible parenthood The use of natural family planning is accepted (using the woman’s natural monthly cycle to reduce or increase the chance of conception)
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Name 4 contrasting views on family planning and contraceptions
Many people say contraceptives are essential to stop the spread of STIs Responsible to use contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies Using contraception prevents the family from having too many children to support Acceptable to us morning after pill as it prevents the egg developing and an unwanted pregnancy
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What is the Catholic response towards family planning & contraception? Give 4
If both partners do not have sex with other before marriage there is little chance of contracting STI The final decision about pregnancies should be left up to God Natural family planning can prevent families from being too large Life begins at conception so using the morning-after pill is wrong as fertilisation may have already taken place “Be fruitful and multiply” Genesis 1:28
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What does the Catholic Church value families?
Values the family as a church in miniature with four main tasks
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What are the four main tasks that families should complete in the Catholic church?
To form a community To help with the life and personal development of each other To take part in the development of the wider society To be part of the life and mission of the church
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What are the 3 types of families?
Nuclear family Extended family Other families
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What is a nuclear family?
Consists of a mother,father and children living together The usual type of family for most Catholic families in British society
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What is an extended family?
Has additional relatives to the nuclear family eg grandparents,aunts , uncles This is common in some cultures and religion,sometimes Catholics.
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What are other families?
May consist of a single parent with children or a same- sex couple with or without children Becoming more common in British society but not normally among catholics
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What does the Catholic Church teach about procreation and security? Name 4 teachings
Family is the best environment to bring up children Children are signs of the parents love for one another Family provides a stable and safe place for children to develop Family provides the opportunity to be mutually supportive
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Give 6 purposes of a family
To provide security To love To care To educate To support New life
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What does the Catholic Church believe about education in family? Give 4 beliefs
Parents are the first and most important teachers of their children Parents are the role models for their children Parent should encourage their children to become independent, well balanced individuals who respect everyone Parents need to provide an atmosphere where everyone is valued
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What does Ephesians 5:21- Paul’s letter say about roles within family?
Wives should show their love by doing what their husbands ask Husbands should love their wives so much they would be prepared to die for them Children should honour their parents by obeying them as God commands it Fathers should show love and kindness to children , so they should bring them up in Christian faith People should live family lives as if they are serving Jesus
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What do catholics belief about the dignity of work in the home?
The important role of the mother is too look after the home and children The fathers role includes protecting and providing for the needs of the family and teaching by word and example Catholics regard men and women as equally important in contributing different qualities to help in bringing up children , and providing security and stability in the home
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What is modern day form of dignity of work in the home?
Nowadays , many mothers also go out to work part - or full- time to help provide for the family finacially. Gender equality has resulted in traditional roles sometimes being shared or even switched.
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What is the Catholic view on families with a single parent or same-sex parents? (3 )
Procreation should take place between a man and a woman who have married Single parents are not encouraged to become parents Does not encourage same-sex parents either as it teaches that children need a mother and a father
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What does Genesis 2:23-24 say about men and women?
That women were created from the bone of a man but only together are they the full form of human being They are two equal parts that complement and complete each other
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What does the old and New Testament say about the importance of women?
Old Testament- women have special roles in the same level as men New Testament-the importance and dignity of women is symbolised in Mary , the mother of Jesus.As Jesus always treated women with respect and his teachings about divorce and adultery applied the same standard to women as men
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Give 4 examples of women in the bible
Mary Magdalene was first to announce Jesus’ resurrection Ruth showed the Jews faithfulness Esther saved the Jews from Persians Mary mother of Jesus showed obedience
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Give 3 teachings of the importance of men in the bible
The Roman Empire was male-dominated and Christians had to be careful about challenging the structure of society Most events recorded in the Bible are about men Jesus chose 12 male apostles who catholics believed were made the first priests at the Last Supper The first missionaries and main leaders of the church were men
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What does Muliers Dignitatem say about equality?
The attributes of a women are as important as that of a man Equality is not the same as uniformity
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What does Catechism Of the Catholic Church 372 say about equality?
God designed men and women to care for each other Men and women have equal roles in supporting each other It was God’s deliberate choice to create men and women as a pair
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What is the Catholic view on equality?
Men and women are equally important Men and women have different roles eg men may be priests Women and men have different yet complementary role to perform
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What is the Contrasting view on equality?
Most agree with the equality of sexes Treating women as equals means allowing them equal opportunities Men and women are equally capable of fulfilling the same roles , including roles in the home
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What is the Catholic teachings on discrimination?
It stops the use of God-given talents Can be hurtful and damaging Support should be given for women as mothers Devalues a person Men and women should receive equal pay for equal work Certain roles belong to one gender or another
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What is the Catholic view on gender discrimination in Britain today?
Gender discrimination should not be happening Catholics do not support women being paid less for doing the same job as men Men and women should be able to fulfil particular roles Positive discrimination may have a good intention - defending women’s rights must not detract from a woman’s role in the family and in the home
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What is the non-religious view on gender discrimination in British society?
1975 Sex Discrimination Act was designed to prevent gender discrimination Men and women should be given equal pay The Catholic view of the different roles of men and women is a form of discrimination-roles traditionally reserved for women and men are being shared or switched. There is need for positive discrimination- if a company has all male managers and they wish to deliberately promote some women to create a more gender balanced workplace

GCSE AQA Relgious Studies (2 decks)

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