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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

In a Christian marriage ceremony, the couple are {{}} together as one.

True – they always follow the exact same ceremony and structure

False – they can vary by denomination, culture, and family tradition

Only in the Church of England – all weddings follow the same pattern there

it is only a legal agreement, not a sacrament

it is not actually mentioned in the Bible

What is the Christian teaching about marriage?

to live separately but support each other

What is one purpose of Christian marriage?

to ban all divorcees from marrying in church

To allow prayers to bless same-sex couples

What recent decision did the General Synod make?

The {{}} is a symbol of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.

What does the word omnipotent mean when describing God?

one God in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit

Which statement best describes the Trinity?

the creation of the world and ancient Jewish laws

the life and teachings of Jesus and the early Church

What is the main content of New Testament?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Christianity and marriage

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.