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what does christianity teach a family is
a place where loving and respectful relationships can be formed
what does the bible show a model family is
mother, father, children
what should the parents provide
a nurturing and disciplining environment for children
what must the children do
honour their parents
what must the parents do
bring up their children with christian values and an understanding of the faith until they can commit to the faith themself
how is this demonstrated
infant baptism
confirmation (in some denominations, e.g. catholic, church of england)
why is marriage so important
it allows christian couples to prepare for the responsibilities of family life
how do churches prepare and support couples
parishes run courses in marriage preparation and parenting
what is fidelity
a married couple are faithful and committed to one another → helps strengthen relationships
why is it so important to not have affairs (2)
damage their relationship
break the 7th commandment
what bible quote teaches believers of the central importance of families in society
“the family is the original cell of social life” (Paragraph 2207)
what is an example of an organisation which aims to help families
Mothers Union → christian voluntary organisation which aims to support christian families in communities.
what countries does Mothers Union work in
countries where family life is affected by social injustice
what is one of the largest elements of this work
Parenting Programme → trains community-based women to lead groups for parents
genesis quote on families
“be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:26-28)
what does Mark say about married couples
“the two will become one flesh…Therefore what God has joined together, let man not seperate” (Mark 10:7-9)
what do many churches teach about marriage
it must take place between a man and a woman
what do these churches exclude
same sex marriages
what are some examples of these churches
anglican, catholic, methodist
what does the church teach about marriage
its evident of the spiritual unity of the couple “become one flesh” (Mark 10:7-9)
what do christians believe about these promises
they cannot be broken → marriage is for life (“man must not separate what God has joined together” Mark 10:9)
who are the vows in a wedding between
man and woman
couple and God
what is asked for in the wedding
God’s blessing. his presence is believed to make the marriage stronger (“a cord of three strands is not quickly broken” Ecclesiastes 4:12)
who are the 3 cords between
god, man, woman
what does the church of england teach about marriage
its a lifelong commitment to ‘live and grow in love’
what should the marriage reflect
christ’s love for the church
what should christians do based on Jesus’ sacrifice
be prepared to love one another by not being selfish and consider eachothers needs
what 3 blessings does marriage provide
creation and nurture of children
correct place for sexual relations
help and comfort during all aspects of life
what does the catholic church teach about marriage
it creates a unique and unbreakable bond between the couple, cannot be dissolved. the couple’s unbreakable bond represents christ’s love for his people
as a sacrament, what does marriage do
brings God’s grace to the couple, allowing them to be faithful to one another and be good parens
what does the catholic church teach about the constant presence of christ in relationships
helps sustain and strengthen promises the couple made
in which 2 denominations is marriage a sacrament
catholic, orthodox
what does catholic marriage require
the couple to be baptised for the ceremony to be sacramental
what is a ‘disparity of a cult’
when one person hasn’t been baptised, and special permission must be required from the bishop
what happens if a catholic wants to marry a non-christian
its not a sacrament, but permission may be gained for a priest to watch the wedding
what do catholic weddings often include
a special ‘nuptial mass’ → couple bring bread + wine at the altar, blessings by the priest
what does the church of england do regarding couples
any heterosexual couple may marry, whether or not the couple are baptised
what is the vicar likely to offer
marriage preparation
what does the CofE believe about having weddings in a church
adds a spiritual dimension to the marriage, as God is included
what are the couples able to choose
the hymns and bible readings in the service
what do most CofE weddings include
vows from The Marriage Service from Common Worship (the vows)
what about non-conformist churches
they have much more freedom → may write their own vows
what is different in Quaker weddings
there is no minister as they believe God joins the couple together → sit in silent worship with congregation until they feel the right time to say their vows → sign certificate → return to silent worshop
what does this approach stress
the belief that the union is made between couple and God
what are some examples of vows
for better, for worse (hardship)
till death do us part
to have and to hold from this day forward (sex)
when did it become legal for same sex couples to have civil partnerships
21th december 2005
what is a civil partnership
a legally recognised union for same-sex couples (similar to marriage)
what does the catholic church and CofE think about civil partnerships
they’re against them + don’t perform them
why don’t they accept it
marriage is the proper place for sex, main role of sex is for children → homosexual sex is not acceptable as a result
what has the House of Bishops told the clergy of the CofE
cant give blessing to civil partnerships
what is a service of blessing
service performed in church to give thanks, before god, for a marriage
cofe vicars are allowed…
civil partnerships, but must remain celibate
what do other homosexual clergy in cofe believe
gay civil partnerships should be recognised and blessed by the church e.g. Reverend Paul Collier, CofE vicar
what do some christians believe about civil partnerships
they should be acceptable as they provide the same companionship, unity and stability as a marriage
what is one quote against homosexuality
“If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable” (Leviticus 20:13)
when did same sex marriage become legalised in england and wales
march 2014
what are some denominations which allow same sex couples to marry
quakers, episcopal
what are some denomations which do not allow same sex couples to marry
roman catholics, cofe
how do you end a marriage and civil partnership
marriage → divorce
civil partnership → dissolution order
what does the law say ministers of cofe cant do
carry out same sex marriages
what will happen if same sex marriage of members of CofE happens outside of church
no punishment, simply cant marry within the church
what does the catholic church teach about gay people
“men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies… must be accepted with respect, compassion and sensitivity”
what does the catholic church also teach
homosexual acts are against the laws of nature since no children are created
what is the episcopal church
a member of the anglican communion, largely in usa
what do they believe in episcopal church
anyone should be able to marry
where else has this belief
Episcopal church of Scotland
what is cohabitation
when a couple live together without being married
what does the bible link with sex in genesis 1:28
reproduction
what do christians believe about pre-marital sex
its wrong, sexual relationships should only be in married relations
what is casual sex
takes place outside of a loving relationship, e.g. one night stand
what is casual sex also known as
fornication
what do christians believe about fornication
very wrong
do all christians think pre-marital sex is wrong
some think its okay if the couple are planning to marry soon
what do catholics think about sex
everytime it happens there should be a possibility of a new life being formed → should only ever take place in a married relationship
what do cofe think about sex
should happen in
celibacy
remaining unmarried and abstaining permanently from sexual relationships
why do many christians remain celibate
to focus fully on God
what does Paul the apostle say
whilst his lifestyle (celibacy) is the best way to live in service to God, if they cannot control their sexual desires, then they should marry (1 Corinthians 7:8-9)
who is required to be celibate in the catholic church
priests, monks, nuns
what does the church teach celibacy is for priests
a gift rather then a restriction for those in priesthood → can focus on sharing love of God with others
what is contraception
used to help prevent pregnancy resulting from sex
contraception is divided into 2 main types…
artificial and natural
what is artificial contraception
use of a device such as a condom, operation such as a vasectomy, or medication like the pill, to prevent unwanted pregnancy
what is natural contraception
a couple chooses to have sex during the least fertile times of a woman’s menstrual cycle, or the withdrawal method
what are some forms of contraception also used for
minimising risk of passing on STD’s
what do catholics believe about the use of artificial contraception
sinful → sex is for reproduction
what do catholics believe about the use of natural contraception
some are acceptable (e.g. timing sex) → allows couples to time pregnancies
do all catholics follow this
no, some use contraception
how have catholic views to condoms changed
traditionally, they were condemned. recently, one of the church cardinals has accepted condoms if it reduces chances of passing on ST’s. however, the vatican has made no comment
what do most other christian denominations teach about contraception
accept it (e.g. CofE accept it to ensure children children are planned and wanted)
what is abstinence
not having sex until marriage
what are some campaigns and organisations that promote abstinence
Teen-aid, which focuses on teenagers (teens sign commitment cards promising to abstain from sex until marriage)
Love Waits
Silver Ring Thing
what do christians believe abstinence reflects
self-worth and value
what support is provided for christians considering divorce
churches offer classes or support, or services (e.g. Relate)
what is Relate
the largest marriage counselling service in the UK
what do Catholics believe about divorce
marriage is permanent → don’t accept divorce
what does the catholic church teach about divorce
whilst it breaks the legal document, the holy agreement made with god remains
what does the church believe should be given to those going through divorce, even thoug
what does the catholic church teach a couple may do if they are having difficulties
separate, however they should work on themselves instead of looking for new sexual relationship
what does the catholic church do instead
annul marriages