Loving God Is More Important Than Loving Your Neighbour

Question 1

Ten commandments

Answer 1

.shows loving God is most important

.’you shall have no other Gods but me’

Question 2

Creation

Answer 2

Catholics believe God is the creator of the universe
We should show love to god for creating the world
‘in the begging god created the heavens and the earth’

Question 3

Mass

Answer 3

Catholics worship God through prayer and attending mass weekly showing that love of God is more important than love of neighbour

Question 4

Stewardship

Answer 4

Book of genesis teaches stewardship
We have a responsibility to look after the earth and pass it onto the next generation
‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and rule it’
Shows love of neighbour is more important

Question 5

Charities

Answer 5

Catholic charities like CAFOD and the SVP follow the teachings of Jesus which says we have to care for the poor
The parable of the sheep and goats shows we have to feed the hungry, clothe the naked and care for the sick which shows love of neighbour

Question 6

Jesus teaching

Answer 6

Jesus taught his followers to ‘love their neighbour’ which means we should give to charity to help those in need

Question 7

Humanists

Answer 7

.believe life is important
Believe in quality of life
Charity can help to improve lives so we should support it

Question 8

Catholic social teaching

Answer 8

Catholics follow CST which means they have a responsibility towards justice and peace in the world
They follow the teaching of guadium et spes which teaches about treating people fairly and with dignity