1.4: Creation and the nature of humanity

Question 1

What does the Creation story tell us?

Answer 1

Creation teaches humanity that they are made in the imago dei

Question 2

What does Imago Dei mean?

Answer 2

Being made in the imago dei means humans are; (1) rational, (2) have free will and a conscience, (3) can relate to God, (4) can give and receive love, (5) are answerable to God

Question 3

Humans have…

Answer 3

Stewardship and dominion over creation because God gave us the authority. This means we have a duty to care and protect the planet

Question 4

What member of the clergy wrote about stewardship?

Answer 4

Pope Francis teaches Catholics the world is our ‘common home’. This is written in Laudato Si

Question 5

Creation and the nature of humanity - Sources of Wisdom:

Answer 5

“Let us make man in our image…and let them have dominion”
Genesis

Question 6

Define Stewardship/Dominion:

Answer 6

Catholics are stewards or carers of creation and have dominion or rule over it

Question 7

Define Imago Dei:

Answer 7

Imago Dei - the belief that humans are made in God’s image and likeness