christianity

• • the family is a place for nuture and the celebration of faith
  • Pope Francis called family "the essential cell of society"
• • it is important to worship together as a family at home and at church
• • God is referred to as the Father, creator and sustainer of all life
  • this is seen as evidence that family relationships reflect God's parental care for all humanity
• • it is important to mark special times in family members lives such as confirmation and baptism
• • mothers and fathers are expected to play different roles in familial lives
  • mothers and fathers have a duty to bring their children up under the covenant of God
• • the Ten Commandment states, " Honour your father and mother"
  • this is obeying them but also caring for them when they are old
• • children are considered as gifts from God
• the main purposes of a Christian family are:

  • to provide a secure environment for family through marriage
  • couples should love one another and share care of children
  • "Love one another, just as I have loved you"
  • to procreate
  • "Be fruitful and multiply"
  • to raise children in Christian faith
  • start off children on the way they should go"