Human relationships

Theme A

What is adultery?

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.

What is annulment in the Catholic Church?

A ruling that a marriage was never valid.

Define civil partnership.

A legal union of same-sex couples.

What does cohabitation mean?

A couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

What is the purpose of family planning?

Controlling how many children couples have and when they have them.

What does gender equality mean?

The idea that people should be given the same rights and opportunities regardless of gender.

What term is used to describe a couple and their children as a basic social unit?

Nuclear family.

What does the term procreation refer to?

Bringing babies into the world, producing offspring.

What is the legal age of consent for sex in the UK?

16 years old.

Outline a key belief of many Christians on sexual relationships before marriage.

Many Christians believe that sex expresses a deep, loving, lifelong union that requires the commitment of marriage.

Which biblical verse indicates the belief that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has committed adultery in their heart?

Matthew 5:27-28.

What does the Catholic Church teach regarding artificial contraception?

It teaches that artificial contraception goes against natural law and should not be used.

Which method of contraception does the Catholic Church support for family planning?

The rhythm method.

Define polygamy.

The practice or custom of having more than one wife at the same time.

According to Christian teaching, what is the ideal structure of a marriage?

A man and a woman for life.

What is the Christian perspective on divorce and remarriage?

Divorce is generally seen as committing adultery, but some Protestant Christians accept civil divorce and allow remarriage in the church.

What do Christians believe about the role of parents in the family?

Good parents love, care for, and raise their children to know right from wrong.

What does the Ten Commandment 'Honour your father and mother' signify?

It applies to people of all ages and emphasizes respect and care for elderly family members.

What does Galatians 3:28 state about equality?

It emphasizes that there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor male and female; all are one in Christ Jesus.

What is the role of the Church of England regarding contraception?

The Church accepts contraception and believes there can be good reasons for limiting or delaying parenthood.

What does 'gender discrimination' mean?

To act against someone based on their gender; it is seen as wrong and may be against the law.

What does Bigamy mean

the offence of marrying someone while already married to another person

What does Celibacy mean

not having sexual relations; to be celibate.

what does chastity mean

keeping oneself sexually pure, for example, waiting until marriage before having sex.

what does civil marriage mean

non-religious marriage ceremony

What does contraception mean

precautions taken to prevent pregnancy, and to protect against sexually transmitted infections.

What does covenant

an agreement based on promises between two sides; often linked to religion, so includes an agreement before and with God.

what does extended family mean

a family that extends beyond just parents and their children by including grandparents and other relatives as well

What does family mean

a group of people who are related by blood, marriage or adoption.

What does gender prejudice mean

unfairly judging someone before the facts are known; holding biased opinions about an individual or group base on their gender.

what does hetrosexual

to be sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

What does homosexual

to be sexually attracted to members of the same sex.

What does Human sexuality mean

how people express themselves as sexual beings.

What does Marriage mean

a legal union between a man and a woman (or in some countries, including the UK, two people of the same sex) as partners in a relationship.

What does Remarriage mean

when someone marries again while their former spouse (husband or wife) is still alive.

What does Same-sex marriage mean

marriage between partners of the same sex.

What does Sex outside marriage - mean

sex between two people where at least one or both of them is married to someone else; adultery; having an affair.

What does sexual stereotyping mean

having a fixed general idea or image of how men and women will behave

What does Single parent family mean

a family of either a mum or a dad, plus child(ren).

What does Stability mean

safety and security; a stable society is one in which people’s rights are protected and they are able to live peaceful, productive lives without continuous and rapid change

What does Stepfamily mean

a family that is formed on the remarriage of a divorced or widowed person and that includes a child or children

What does vows mean

promises made in a wedding ceremony.

Give me the quote for Human sexuality including heterosexual and homosexual relationships

“Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.”

Leviticus 18:22 (Bible - Old Testament)

Give me the quote for Sexual relationships before and outside of marriage

“You shall not commit adultery.

The Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:14 (Bible - Old Testament

Give me the quote for Contraception and family planning

“Every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life.”

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Give me the quote for The nature and purpose of marriage

“But at the beginning of creation God made them male and female. For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So, they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

Mark 10:6-9 (Bible - New Testament)

Give me the quote for Divorce, including reasons for divorce, and remarrying

“I tell you anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexuality immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”

Matthew 19:8-9 (Bible - New Testament)

Give me the quote for The role of parents and children

“Honour your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord God is giving you.”

The Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:12 (Bible - Old Testament)

Give me the quote for The purpose of families

Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 Timothy 5:8 (Bible - New Testament)

Give me the quote for Stability and the protection of children

“Fathers do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”

Ephesians 6:4 (Bible - New Testament)

Give me the quote for Gender equality

There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 3:28 (Bible - New Testament)