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Relationships and families (Marriage (Marriage ceremonies (Cstholic church…
Relationships and families
Marriage
A union of two people before God
Purpose
creates binding promises between the couple and God
seek God's blessing to the union
outward sign of spiritual unity between the married couple
Importance
Public decleration of spiritual unity
Step that must take place before starting a family
binding promises ade between the couple and between them and God
Church of England
Marriage is a commitment to "live and grow in love"
Offers 3 blessings
Creation and nurturing of children
correct place for sexual relationships
help and comfort during all aspects of life
Catholic church
creates a unique and unbreakable bond between two people and God
Commitment to each other echoes jesus' commitment to his people
marriage must not pay attention to this makeshift culture which can shatter our lives
Marriage ceremonies
Cstholic church
weddings include full Eucharist mass
non-christians are not able to receive sacraments
marriage is a sacrament
Orthodox church
stafanas are held over the heads of the bride and groom
involves threes
rings are exchanged during marriage ceremony
Church of england
any heterosexual couple may marry in the church
a course in marriage preperation is offered
Quakers
no minister is required
typical quaker servises, the couple sit in silence until such time as they are ready to say their vows
Same sex marriage
Catholic
opposed to same sex marriage
concerened about procreation
to accept it is seen to undermine their belief that children are best raised by their biological parents
Catechism 2358
men and women who have deep seated homosexual tendencies must be accepted with respect compassion and sensitivity
Church of england
ministers are not allowed to carry out same-sex marriages
A union of two people before God where both parties are of the same sex
became legal in 2014 in England and wales
Episcopal church
Episcopal church declaration of 1976
Civil partnerships
A legally recognised relationship between two people of the same sex
Families
A place for the nurturing of children in the Christian faith. Ideally made up of two parents with children
Role and Purpose of Families
to nurture and discipline children
to initiate children into the Christian faith
To from loving and respectful relationships
Social element to family since the way families operae can affect society in a number of ways
Roles of men and women
Roles of men and women in christian families
Quotes
Christian Complementarianism
Men and women have been created by God to be different and have different roles in life
Christian Patriarchy
Men and women have distinct roles and fathers are to be considered head of the family, the leader, the provider and the protector
Christian Egalitarianism
men and women are created equal and should have equal opportunites and treatment however, there are biological differences between them