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What is the Latin word for 'family' and what does it mean?
What is the Latin word for 'family' and what does it mean?
What is the foundation of a just and loving world?
What is the foundation of a just and loving world?
What is marriage considered to be a reflection of in the church?
What is marriage considered to be a reflection of in the church?
What term is used to describe the family in the context of being the 'first school of discipleship'?
What term is used to describe the family in the context of being the 'first school of discipleship'?
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In the context of same-sex marriage, what lesson is taught regarding marriage as per the text?
In the context of same-sex marriage, what lesson is taught regarding marriage as per the text?
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What are men referred to as in relation to life?
What are men referred to as in relation to life?
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What is the etymology of the word 'Matrimony'?
What is the etymology of the word 'Matrimony'?
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What is the lesson taught by the 'Fourth Commandment'?
What is the lesson taught by the 'Fourth Commandment'?
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What are the prohibitions related to the 'Fifth Commandment'?
What are the prohibitions related to the 'Fifth Commandment'?
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What does 'filial piety' refer to in the duties of children?
What does 'filial piety' refer to in the duties of children?
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What should civil authorities do?
What should civil authorities do?
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What is emphasized by 'The Fifth Commandment'?
What is emphasized by 'The Fifth Commandment'?
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Study Notes
Origin of Family
- The word "family" comes from the Latin word "familia", meaning "family servants, domestic, or household servants".
- The root word is "famulus", meaning "servant" or "covenant relationship".
Importance of Family
- Family is the center and heart of the civilization of love.
- According to St. Pope John Paul II, family is the foundation of a just and loving world.
- Family is the basic unit of society and the first school of discipleship.
- Parents are responsible for introducing their children to basic truths, prayers, and good acts.
Marriage and the Holy Trinity
- Marriage is a reflection of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- In the Church, marriage is a reflection of God, Man, and Woman.
- The Holy Family is also known as the "Domestic Church".
Family and Society
- Family is the necessary unit through which citizens are born and grow in number.
- Through family formation and education, individuals become aware of their social responsibilities.
- Family is the most basic community upon which society builds itself.
Growing in Love
- To grow in love, one must learn to listen, do things together, and say "sorry" and "I forgive you".
- Serving the poor as a family is an important aspect of growing in love.
Sacrament of Marriage
- The Sacrament of Marriage is a union between a man and a woman before God to found a Christian family.
- Matrimony is the sacrament by which a man and a woman unite themselves before God.
- The Sacrament of Matrimony is a public statement of deep and lasting love, aiming to foster personal fulfillment and bring up new life to responsible adulthood.
Roles of Men and Women
- Men are guardians of life, protectors of life.
- Women are custodians of life, the living tabernacle.
The Fourth Commandment
- The Fourth Commandment is "honor your father and your mother".
- Respect for family is essential, as we are born in human society and cannot develop as human persons outside of it.
- Prohibitions: disrespect, unkindness, disobedience, and neglect to assist our parents' spiritual and temporal needs.
- Obligations: duties of children, duties of parents, duties of civil authorities, and duties of citizens.
The Fifth Commandment
- The Fifth Commandment is "you shall not kill".
- Respect life and bodily integrity, as we are made in the image and likeness of God and loved by God.
- Prohibitions: willful murder, placing any action that intends indirectly the death of another person, and murder.
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Explore the origin and significance of the term 'family', tracing it back to its Latin roots meaning 'family servants'. Delve into the concept of family as the foundation of civilization, as reflected by St. Pope John Paul II and the symbolism of marriage as mirroring the Holy Trinity.
