Families (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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3 reasons Catholics value family

Faith education, procreation, societal stability

Nuclear family definition

Two parents (man & woman) with biological children

Blended family definition

Families formed by remarriage with step-parents/children

Extended family structure

Includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins in/near home

Why Catholics prefer nuclear families

Reflects divine plan (Adam & Eve)

Primary spiritual role of families

Introduce children to prayer and worship

Sacrament duty of Catholic families

Ensure children receive baptism

Context for procreation (Catholic view)

Within marriage/stable family

Psalms 127:3 message

Children are heritage/gifts from the Lord

Ephesians 6:1-2 instruction

Children should obey and honour parents

Colossians 3:21 to parents

Don't embitter children or they'll be discouraged

Who issued Familiaris Consortio & when

Pope John Paul II, 1981

Familiaris Consortio on parents

First & foremost educators of their children

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