methods of contraception that stop pregnancy through stopping the sperm being able to fertilise the egg

the regulation of births; planning when to have a family and how big a family to have by use of birth control practices and/or contraception

having a child; seen as a duty in many religions

Contraception and family planning

Religious education

Human sexuality including heterosexual and same sex relationships

Different religious views about same sex relationships

Sexual relationships before and outside of marriage

Different religious views about sex before marriage

Different religious views about contraception

The nature and purpose of marriage

Religious attitudes to marriage

Divorce, remarriage and related ethical arguments

Religious views about divorce and remarriage

The nature of families including the role of parents and children

The purpose of families

Contemporary family issues: Polygamy

The roles of men and women

Gender prejudice and discrimination

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.

Relationships and families

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 sexual content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

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

Which of the following is a barrier method of contraception?

choosing when and how many children to have

only using natural methods of contraception

According to UN data, what is the most used artificial contraception method worldwide?

that women should have the right to choose based on possible consequences

that it should only be used within marriage

What do most humanists believe about contraception?

Which of these is **not** a natural family planning method?

{{}} contraception refers to methods that stop pregnancy by stopping sperm from fertilising an egg.

any type of sexual activity outside of marriage

What does the phrase 'sexual immorality' refer to in Christian teachings?

it is considered a sin in most Christian teachings

the Bible does not mention sex before marriage

Why do some Christians believe sex before marriage is wrong?

by considering Church teachings, the Bible and their conscience

How do Christians decide what is right regarding sex before marriage?

because they think love and commitment are more important than marriage

Why do some Christians believe sex before marriage is acceptable?

some members believe modern relationships should be accepted

The Church of England allows any kind of relationship

Why is the Church of England debating about sex before marriage?

The Catholic Church teaches that sex outside of marriage is a {{}} sin.

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

Contraception and family planning

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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