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

The nature of families including the role of parents and children

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

The nature and purpose of marriage

Religious attitudes to marriage

Divorce, remarriage and related ethical arguments

Religious views about divorce and remarriage

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

a family where parents have children from previous relationships

a family that includes relatives like grandparents

a family where both parents are of the same gender

a family with only one parent raising children

Match the family type with its definition.

Christian parents have a role in raising children in faith by taking them to {{ }} and teaching them to pray.

Families should only consist of parents and children.

Families should always live in the same household.

What does 1 Timothy 5:8 suggest about families?

to allow children to choose any belief system

They should honour and be kind to parents.

They should challenge their parents’ views.

They should always obey parents without question.

What do Christian teachings say about children’s responsibilities?

Which family type has increased the most in the UK in recent years?

a declaration that a marriage was never valid

getting married again after a divorce or widowhood

the idea that something is holy or sacred

Match the term with its correct definition.

because God has brought the couple together

According to the Gospel of Mark, why should marriage not be broken?

According to Catholic teaching, which of the following is **not** allowed?

The marriage was invalid from the beginning.

The marriage will eventually be recognised by civil law.

What does an annulment mean in the Catholic Church?

The Church of England teaches that marriage is for life but accepts divorce in what circumstances?

Jesus said that anyone who divorces and remarries commits ...

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

The nature of families including the role of parents and children

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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