living together as partners and having a sexual relationship without being married

the legally and religiously recognised union of two people as partners in a personal relationship

an outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing by God; for example: Baptism, the Eucharist

a promise (made during a marriage ceremony)

Christianity and marriage

Religious education

Sexual relationships in Christianity

Christian beliefs about the family

Christianity and support for the family

Christianity and family planning

Divorce and remarriage in Christianity

Christian responses to gender equality

Christian responses to gender equality and prejudice

In this unit pupils will examine issues around sexuality, the family and relationships. They will study how Christians and other worldviews understand ideas of family and marriage and address how these affect views on issues such as divorce.

Marriage and the family

sexual relationships between people of the same sex (also known as homosexual relationships)

being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender (also known as homosexuality)

important Christian from the first century C.E. who wrote much of the New Testament

a family group that includes the parents and children from their previous relationships (also reconstituted family)

a family group including more than the nuclear family e.g. grandparents living together or nearby

a family group consisting of parents and children only

a family group consisting of parents who are the same gender and children only

a family group consisting of one parent and children only

a manual of religious instruction within the Roman Catholic church

special ceremonies that mark someone’s journey through life

often classes and activities aimed at children which take place during the time of the service for the adults

someone with the belief that there are certain actions that are always right or always wrong

regulation of births; planning when to have a family and how many children to have by using birth control and /or contraception

having a child; seen as a duty in many religions

an ethical theory which argues that the most loving action should guide decisions in each situation, rather than following fixed rules or laws

a formal declaration that a marriage was not valid

non-religious, secular e.g. civil marriage

another marriage after a previous marriage has ended (following divorce or widowhood)

belief that everyone is equal in value and worth

translation of a Hebrew term ‘ezer’ meaning someone who supports others

the different jobs, responsibilities, or expectations that men and women may have in the family, home, or society

actions that come from prejudice attitudes

when someone is chosen and blessed to become a church leader, like a priest or minister.

negative thoughts, feelings or beliefs about a person (prejudging them) based on a characteristic they have, e.g. their gender

important Christian from the first century C.E who wrote much of the New Testament

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