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6. Which of these is NOT a Christian belief about marriage?

  • Proof of your commitment to the Christian faith
  • Ideal relationship in which to have and bring up children
  • Relationship built upon love and faithfulness
  • It is a gift from God, blessed by Jesus Christ
  • Solemn agreement between two people in the presence of God

7. Which of these components of a Christian marriage ceremony reflect the Christian belief that marriage is intended to be a permanent relationship?

  • Telling of the miracle of water to wine
  • Giving of rings and their circular shape
  • Preface "In the presence of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit we have come together to unite..."
  • Declatrations (I x take you y .. to love and to cherish..)
  • Vows "Will you love her/him, comfort her/him"

8. Which of the following do NOT believe marriage is a sacrament?

  • Orthodox
  • Quaker
  • Catholic

9. Which of these is a legal requirement at a wedding?

  • Signing of the register
  • Hymns
  • Nuptial Mass
  • Prayers for the couple
  • Bible readings & Sermon

10. Which of these is a Christian argument for divorce?

  • Making divorce more acceptable can make people give up on their marriage when there is still a chance of making it work
  • A society in which divorce is acceptable can lead to people becoming self-centred, selfish and pleasure-seeking
  • Divorce can affect a couple
  • It may be impossible for a couple to remain married, for example when abuse or adultery occur
  • Divorce can leave partners lonely and lacking the support of a life partner

11. Which of the following is a solely Catholic belief about marriage?

  • Marriage is sacrament so a genuine divorce is impossible. Annulment is an option.
  • If divorce does occur, it is a priority to care for the couple so remarriage may sometimes be acceptable
  • The church has a responsibility to protect the understanding of marriage as a lifelong commitment

12. Which of these is NOT a way that Christians attempt to prevent divorce?

  • Through marriage guidance agencies
  • Through their belief in marriage as a lifelong commitment
  • By threatening people with biblical passages of hell
  • Preparation before marriage

13. Which of these is the Church of England view regarding civil partnerships and homosexual sex?

  • Civil partnerships are acceptable, as is homosexual sex
  • Civil partnerships are acceptable but the couple must remain celibate
  • Civil partnerships are unacceptable and homosexual sex goes against God

14. Which view does this bible quote NOT support regarding homosexual sex: "do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman, that is detestable"

  • Liberal
  • Anglican
  • Catholic

15. Most, if not all Christians are against..

  • Contraception
  • Celibacy
  • The production of babies
  • Adultery and Casual sex
  • Sex outside of marriage

16. Which of the following refers to the Catholic view of sex?

  • "Be fruitful and increase in number"
  • Sex is a god-given expression of love between two people

17. Which of these is a method of natural contraception?

  • The rhythm method
  • The Coil
  • The Pill
  • Condoms
  • The Diaphragm

18. Which of these is the Catholic view regarding contraception?

  • It can help people to make responsible choices
  • It allows a couple to develop their relationship
  • It can help to maintain a better quality of family life
  • It can help prevent overcrowding and poverty
  • It interferes with God's plan and goes against God's purpose for sex.

19. Some people believe that having control over whether or not they are at risk of getting pregnant is a...

  • Human right
  • Divine right
  • God's wish

20. No form of contraception is acceptable to the Catholic church.

  • False
  • True