What is divorce
Biblical Views
Church Teachings
Effects of Divorce
Church Responses
100

Divorce is the legal dissolution of this 

What is marriage?

100

This Old Testament law allowed men to give a certificate of divorce.

What is the Law of Moses?

100

The Catholic Church teaches that this sacrament is indissoluble.

What is marriage?

100

Divorce often leads to emotional stress for these individuals.

What is the child? 

100

Pope Francis called the Church to show this toward divorced individuals.

What is compassion or mercy?

200

This term refers to a breakup  but is still legally married.

What is separation?

200

In Matthew 19, Jesus says divorce is allowed only in cases of this.

What is sexual immorality?

200

When is it ever the right thing to divorce?

what is NEVER?

200

Divorce can affect this part of spiritual life if not addressed in a Church context.

What is reception of the sacraments?

200

True or False: Divorced Catholics are excommunicated.

What is false?

300

This legal option in the Catholic Church declares a marriage is never valid.

What is annulment?

300

Jesus taught that anyone who divorces and remarries commits this.

What is adultery?

300

The Church may allow civil separation in these serious cases.

What is danger, spouse number?

300

This type of counseling is often recommended by the Church post-divorce.

What is pastoral counseling?

300

Many parishes offer this to help people heal after divorce.

What is divorce support group?

400

Name one common cause of divorce today.

What is abuse or conflict?

400

This Old Testament prophet said, “God hates divorce.”

Who is Malachi?

400

The Church’s legal system that investigates annulments.

What is Canon Law?

400

This psychological impact is common among children of divorce.

What is anxiety or depression?

400

In Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis emphasizes this over strict rules.

What is discernmen

500

This document is issued by a court to finalize a divorce.

What is a divorce decree?

500

The Bible often compares Israel’s unfaithfulness to this kind of relationship break

What is divorce or marital unfaithfulness?

500

After divorce, a Catholic may not receive Communion if they do this.

What is remarry without annulment?

500

This financial outcome often disproportionately affects women after divorce.

What is poverty or economic hardship?

500

True/False: The Bible explicitly allows divorce in all circumstances

what is false?