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Year 10 - Religious education

Christianity and support for the family

Marriage and the family

Unit Summary

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.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how and why churches support families.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

  • That support for families only involves supporting young children.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key 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.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'catechism'

a manual of religious instruction within the Roman Catholic church.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: That support for families only involves supporting young children. Correction: Churches may also support couples intending to marry, counselling for couples who are struggling, youth activities and support elderly members of families too.

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