Creation Flashcards
creator
The one who makes things and brings things about
creation
The act by which God brought the universe into being
Michelangelo
a famous Italian painter and sculptor
Genesis
The first book of the Bible, in which the creation story is found
Creation of adam
A painting by Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
transcendent
God is beyond and outside of life on earth and the universe
omnipotent
God is all powerful, unlimited power
Adam
The Hebrew word for humanity
free will
God gives people the opportunity to make decisions for themselves
stewardship
people have a duty to look after the environment for God
dignity
being worthy of honour and respect
sanctity of life
life is holy and created by God
Bible
Sacred book for Christians, containing the old and new testaments
church
The holy people of God / a building in which Christians worship
apostles
‘one who is sent out’ the name given to the disciples of the early church
Holy Spirit
The Third person of the Trinity who is the presence of God in the world
inspiration
The guidance that God gives people
Magisterium
the teaching authority of the Catholic Church, contains the Pope and Bishops
Myth
A story that intends to carry a truth or meaning
Sacred Scriptures
The holy writings of a religion that are believed to be inspired by God
Fundamentalists
Believe the Bible is a true factual record without error
Natural law
Moral values that all humans possess
Second Vatican Council
A period of 3 years when many bishops met to update Catholic teachings
Environment
The natural world; surrounds in which someone lives
Natural resources
Materials found in nature, such as oil and trees
hypocrites
people who tell others how to live but do not live by the same standards
Interdependence
Relying or depending on each other
Sustainability
Only using natural resources at a rate they can be replaced
