Creation

Question 1

What is the nature of God?

Question 2

What is the nature of humans?

Answer 2

• God gives humans the spirit of God
• God gives humans free will

Question 3

What is the significance of the creation stories?

Answer 3

Teaches us
- Stewardship
- Dignity of humans
- Sanctity of life

Question 4

What are the books of the Bible?

Answer 4

Old testament:
- Law
- History
- Wisdom
- Prophecy
New testament:

Question 5

What is the Magisterium?

Answer 5

The Catholic teaching authority

Question 6

How is the Genesis creation stories meant to be interpreted?

Answer 6

As a myth

Question 7

Which priest first proposed the Big Bang theory?

Answer 7

George Lemaitre

Question 8

What is Natural Law?

Answer 8

Humans are born with an understanding of right and wrong

Question 9

How does CAFOD support sustainability?

Answer 9

• Helped create the UN sustainable development goals
• Helps farmers in Sri Lanka use sustainable, inexpensive farming methods

Question 10

What is Grace?

Answer 10

• God’s love …
• Gives us the strength to do what God wants
• Pours out from the Trinity into our hearts
• Brings us closer to God

Question 11

What are the seven sacraments?

Answer 11

Eucharist (Communion)
Reconciliation (confession)
Marriage
Baptism
Ordination
Confirmation
Sacrament of the sick