The family in the parish today (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Christianity's view on the family unit
Christianity's view on the family unit
Places enormous value on families
Three types of parish support for families
Three types of parish support for families
Practical, emotional, spiritual
What practical parish support includes
What practical parish support includes
Help with everyday challenges: financial, childcare, crisis
What emotional parish support provides
What emotional parish support provides
Caring community for comfort & encouragement
What spiritual parish support involves
What spiritual parish support involves
Guidance in faith matters & relationship with God
What parish support demonstrates
What parish support demonstrates
God's love in action
Biblical basis for family support
Biblical basis for family support
Matthew 19:13-14 (Jesus welcoming children)
One interpretation of Matthew 19:13-14
One interpretation of Matthew 19:13-14
Children hold special importance in God's eyes
Other interpretation of Matthew 19:13-14
Other interpretation of Matthew 19:13-14
Church has duty to support all families
What pastoral care includes
What pastoral care includes
Professional counselling services from clergy
Purpose of parish social opportunities
Purpose of parish social opportunities
Help isolated/lonely people meet others with similar interests
Who benefits from parish family support
Who benefits from parish family support
Both Christian and non-Christian families