y11 mock marriage and the family

Question 1

whats the purpose of marriage for Christians

Answer 1

a couple can have a life-long relationship of love/faithfulness

to enjoy sx with each other in the way God intended

so children can be brought up in a Christian family and attend church

Question 2

why is marriage important to Christians

Answer 2

its a holy gift from God and part of his plan for men and women to live together

marriage provides security and a stable environment for children to be raised as Christians

some Christians believe its a sacrament, God is involved and vows are made to God showing marriage is sacred

Question 3

SOURCE OF WISDOM for marriage

Answer 3

for this reason a man will leave his father and mother to be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh

Question 4

Christian responses to the non religious attitudes to marriage

Answer 4

the roman catholic church have condemned the non-religious attitude and insist that Christians should refrain from sx

liberal protestant church accept that couples may live together b4 marriage but expect them to marry b4 starting a family

Question 5

Christian beliefs on the purpose of marriage

Answer 5

procreation (new life), Children are a gift from God

‘children obey your parents’

Question 6

local parishes

Answer 6

Christians believe children are important and the church should support families in the local parish

parishes try to help families because they have a duty to help children baptised in a church

teaching children about Christianity requires knowledge-sunday school

Question 7

in what ways do the church support families

Answer 7

holding family services on Sunday, families can be strengthened by families worshiping together

sunday school-children learn about Christian faith

toddler groups-this helps parents with young children to socialise from each other

Question 8

why do some Christians agree with contraception

why do others disagree

Answer 8

agree: sx is for enjoyment as well
nothing in the bible forbids

disagree: sx is for procreation
Catholics follow hv which forbids it

Question 9

humanist views on family planning

Answer 9

contraception prevents unwanted children
means every child is wanted
avoids stds