Creation

Question 1

Creator

Answer 1

The one who makes things and brings things about

Question 2

Creation

Answer 2

The act by which God brought the universe into being

Question 3

Genesis 1

Answer 3

The 1st story of creation (common one)

Question 4

Genesis 2

Answer 4

The second story of creation in which God personally creates humans

Question 5

Common messages between genesis stories

Answer 5

1) God made everything
2) Everything that God made is good
3) Humans are the high point of God’s creation

Question 6

Quote for Genesis 2

Answer 6

“Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the became a living being”

Question 7

Omnipotent

Answer 7

Almighty, having unlimited power, a quality of God

Question 8

Omniscient

Answer 8

God having unlimited knowledge

Question 9

Omibenevolent

Answer 9

All-loving, or infinitely good

Question 10

Adam + Eve

Answer 10

The first man and woman. Adam was made from the mud and breathed life into Adam whilst Eve was made from Adam’s rib

Question 11

Michaelangelo

Answer 11

Michaelangelo Buonaretti (1475-1564) was a famous Italian painter and sculptor

Question 12

Creation of Adam

Answer 12

Part of the painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican in Rome which shows God giving life to Adam

Question 13

Free will

Answer 13

Belief that God gives people the opportunity to make decisions for themselves

Question 14

Stewardship

Answer 14

The idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God

Question 15

Sanctity of life

Answer 15

All life is Holy as it is created and loved by God; human life should not be misused or abused

Question 16

Bible

Answer 16

Christian Holy Book of worship

Question 17

Testament

Answer 17

A lesson/teaching

Question 18

Old testament

Answer 18

Stories of the bible before Jesus was born

Question 19

New testament

Answer 19

Stories of the Bible after Jesus’ birth

Question 20

History books

Answer 20

These show God guided his people and how the people often refused to listen. Help later generations avoid same mistakes eg. Joshua, Ruth

Question 21

Wisdom Books

Answer 21

Including prayers, psalms, books of advice and poems which show people how to use God-given talents to do what is right, in order to be able to stay close to God eg. Psalms, Ecclesiastes

Question 22

Law Books

Answer 22

The first five books which show how the Jews became the people of God eg. Genesis, Exodus

Question 23

Prophetic books

Answer 23

Containing the words of inspired figures who were sent by God to teach people about how God is active in the world eg. Moses, Ezekial, Jeremiah

Question 24

Gospels

Answer 24

Good news. 4 books which summarise Jesus’ life and teachings. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

Question 25

The Acts of the Apostles

Answer 25

(A continuation of the Gospel of Luke)which tell of some of the events in the early church up to about 60CE

Question 26

The epistles

Answer 26

(Letters) which show Christians how to live by Jesus' teachings and what it means to be a Christian

Question 27

The book of revelation

Answer 27

An apocalyptic book written by John featuring his own mystical visions, which some Christians believe describe the end of the world. A prophecy

Question 28

Magisterium

Answer 28

The teaching authority of the Catholic Church, exercised by the Pope and the bishops

Question 29

Myth

Answer 29

A story that intends to convey a deep truth or message but not in a literal way

Question 30

Sacred Scripture

Answer 30

The Holy writings of a religion that are believed to be inspired by God

Question 31

Fundamentalist

Answer 31

Someone who believes the Bible is a factual record that describes events exactly as the happened; fundamentalists believe that the Bible is divinely inspired and without error

Question 32

Natural law

Answer 32

Moral principles and values that are considered to be inherent to all humans

Question 33

Natural law - Primary Precepts

Answer 33

Preservation of life. Reproduction. Education. Civil society. Worship God

Question 34

Interdependence

Answer 34

Relying or depending on each other as a change to one thing affects other things as well

Question 35

CAFOD

Answer 35

The official aid agency for the Catholic Church in England and Wales. The aim of CAFOD is to work with the poorest peoplemto achieve a more just world

Question 36

Sustainability

Answer 36

Only using natural resources at a rate at which they can be replaced

Question 37

Interpreting Genesis creation stories quotes

Answer 37

"The Big Bang... does not contradict the divine act of creating, but rather requires it" - Pope Francis in 2014 "The right way to read sacred scriptures is to read it prayerfully" - Youcat 16