MORALITY CHAPTER 12 SEXUALITY – Mrs. Ragonese
STUDY GUIDE FOR CHAPTER TEST
Pages 221 - 237
NAME: _____________________________ PERIOD: _____________________
1.
Sexuality is not just biological it also includes a s_________________ and psych_________________ dimension.
2.
Sexuality is not something we have, but we are sexual creatures and the way we express ourselves is both phys_________________ and spir________________________.
3.
Sexuality is a way for human beins to create and is a reflection of the creative power of the
H_______________ T_____________________.
4.
Reflecting the Creator (God), we shre in God’s creative love therefore the gift of sexuality finds its fullest expression in the lifelong committed union of m___________________ from which flow the p___________________ of c________________. (See page 224)
5.
God crafted men and women with differences that complement each other and that orient them towards m__________________ and the growth of f______________s. (page 225)
6.
An important dimension of sexuality is f____________________, which means that sexuality is linked to bearing c____________________n.
7.
A s physical-spiritual beings created in God’s image we are called to have an integrated sexuality. This is expressed through practicing c____________________ in our relationships with others.
8.
To say that “marriage is a sacrament” means that G___________ presence can be experienced in a married couple through the ups and downs, the good times and bad of the married relationship.
9.
____________________________ is another word for lust and refers to a craving for sexual gratification with no regard for boundaries.
10.
One way to combat this form of lust is by developing a pure heart and developing m_________________. (page 227)
11._____________________ is a term for sexual activity between unmarried persons.
12._____________________ is a violation of marriage and is marital infidelity between two partners, at least one of whom is married to another person.
13. ____________________ sexual intercourse is morally wrong because it is the pursuit of pleasure with no boundaries or constraints or responsibilities other than mutual consent.
14. ____________________ sexual intercourse is morally wrong because it presumes that it is acceptable to be sexually intimate when two people have expressed a degree of commitment.
15. ______________________ sexual intercourse is morally wrong because it presumes love between the couple but it has no marriage commitment to prove that love.
16. _________________ is forcing sex on an unwilling partner.
17. _____________ forcing sex on someone known by the assailant.
18. _________ ________________ is a form of the rape listed in #20 and it occurs while two people are on a date.
19. __________________ rape accounts for the greatest percentage of rapes that occur.
20. _________________ is sexual attraction toward persons of the same gender.
21. The church does not condemn people with a homosexual orientation. Persons who are homosexual should be treated with the same dignity and respect as h___________________
(attracted to the opposite sex) people.

22. The church states that intimate sexual expression finds it true and complete meaning in a marriage between a m_______________ and a w_____________. Therefore, all other sexual activity outside of marriage is not the ideal for sexual expression. This includes individuals with heterosexual or homosexual orientations.
Write a short answer for each of these questions.
23. What are some of the dilemmas posed by persons of a homosexual orientation?
Name two. (see p. 236)
1.__________________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________________
24. How are Christians called to respond to all people regardless of their sexual orientation?
_________________________________________________________________________
25. Name three problems either from the text or from your notes that can result from unmarried teens having sexually active relationships.
Provide one example that is:
1. Physical and explain
2. Emotion and explain
3. Spiritual and explain
26. Name three qualities of the virtue of chastity and briefly explain each and how it relates to sexuality. (p. 225)
1.
___________________________
2.
____________________________
3.
_____________________________
27. Name three violations of chastity (no explanation needed) (see page 227)
1.___________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________
3.___________________________________________________
28. Name three violations of marriage (no explanation needed) (see page 229)
1.____________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________