CREATION

Question 1

What can Catholics learn from Genesis 1-2?

Answer 1

• Stewardship
• human dignity
• Sanctity of life
• The nature of God

Question 2

How does Michelangelo ‘creation of Adam’ show that humans are made in the image of God?

Answer 2

God and Adam are both depicted in human form (They look similar)

Question 3

How does Michelangelo ‘creation of Adam’ show that god is omnipotent?

Answer 3

God has muscular features showing that he has strength.

Question 4

How does Michelangelo ‘creation of Adam’ show that human life depends on God as the creator?

Answer 4

It is shown that God gives Adam life by touching him with his hand.

Question 5

What is the meaning of image of God?

Answer 5

Human beings sharing the same qualities of God

Question 6

What is the quote in genesis that shows that humans are made in God’s image?

Answer 6

Genesis 1:26-27

“God created humankind in his image…”

Question 7

How is the belief of imago dei significant/reminds Catholics?

Answer 7

• Humans are the high point of gods creation (Sanctity of life)
• Natural law
• all people are equal and should be treated with respect (Human dignity)

Question 8

What is the natural law?

Answer 8

Is to do good and to avoid evil through our conscience.
or
Moral principles and values that are considered to be inherent to all humans

Question 9

What is the quote that support the belief of the natural law?

Answer 9

“There is a law written on our hearts”

St Paul, in Romans

Question 10

What are the arguments of science vs religion?

Answer 10

Science is against religion:

• The bible claims that God created the universe in six days (Genesis 1) but the big bang theory claims that the world came into existence over billion of years
• The bible claims that God created every species individually in his image but the theory of evolution claims that humans evolved from apes

Science and Religion doesn’t contradict:

• The genesis story shouldn’t be read literally
• even if species evolved from one another there must been at least one original species that requires a creator (god)

Question 11

What is stewardship?

Answer 11

The duty to look after God’s creation in order to preserve its goodness and protect it for future generations.

Question 12

What are the 3 ways in which stewardship can be carried out?

Answer 12

Locally, Nationally and Globally

Question 13

What are two quotes about stewardship?

Answer 13

“God put the man in the garden to till it and keep it” (Genesis 2:15)
“The earth, our home is beginning to look more and more like an immerse pile of filth.” (Pope Francis, Laudato Si)