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

the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

The nature and purpose of marriage

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

Contraception and family planning

Different religious views about contraception

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 of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

living together in a relationship without being married

the legally recognised union of two people

Match the following terms to their definitions.

In England and Wales, you must be at least {{ }} years old to get married.

Marriage rates have increased significantly.

Which of the following is true about marriage trends in recent years?

to strengthen commitment between partners

Which of the following is a key purpose of marriage in many cultures?

It is a lifelong commitment blessed by God.

Why do some religious people believe marriage is important?

All non-religious people believe marriage is unnecessary.

Some non-religious people see value in marriage, others prefer cohabitation.

Which of these statements best describes non-religious views on marriage?

Which Christian denomination follows an absolutist approach to contraception?

The Bible directly states that contraception is acceptable.

It allows couples to be responsible with family planning.

Which of the following is a reason why some Christians support contraception?

It allows contraception if it is the most responsible and loving choice.

It teaches that contraception is a sin in all cases.

It only allows contraception for married couples with children.

Which of the following best describes the Anglican Church’s view on contraception?

Which ethical theory is supported by the Christian principle of agape (selfless love)?

Some Christians believe that contraception goes against {{ }} Law, which teaches that all actions should align with God’s natural order.

In 1968, Pope Paul VI issued a document called Humanae {{ }}, which clarified the Catholic Church’s stance on contraception.

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

The nature and purpose of marriage

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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