Christianity and support for the family
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how and why churches support families.
Key learning points
- There are many teachings in Christian sources of authority which show the importance of famillies.
- There are many different ways that churches support families in their communities.
- In the Roman Catholic Church children may be taught the catechsim in classes before their first communion.
- Many different churches run parent and child support, and sunday clubs or schools to support young families.
- Churches may also run activities aimed at supporting other groups within families.
Keywords
Catechism - a manual of religious instruction within the Roman Catholic church
Rites of passage - special ceremonies that mark someone’s journey through life
Sunday School - often classes and activities aimed at children which take place during the time of the service for the adults
Common misconception
That support for families only involves supporting young children.
Churches may also support couples intending to marry, counselling for couples who are struggling, youth activities and support elderly members of families too.
Teacher tip
Students can learn about the way a church local to them supports families, they may compare this across two different churches from different denominaitons or approaches to Christianity.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Sociologists use terms like nuclear, single-parent, and families to describe different structures.
Q2.What has happened to the number of single-parent families in the UK over time?
Q3.The Bible teaches children to their parents and be kind.
Q4.According to Christianity, what is one role of parents?
Q5.There is no perfect model for family; all families are .
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which family type includes grandparents living in the same home?
Q2.National data in the UK helps show how different family types have changed over .
Q3.What family structure is most often reflected in traditional Bible texts?
Q4.What commandment teaches children to honour their parents?
Q5.Churches support by running events and offering guidance and care.
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