Origins and Meanings

Question 1

Revelation

Answer 1

the way in which God is known to human beings

he does this finally and fully through Jesus Christ

Question 2

Evolution

Answer 2

the process of mutation and natural selection

this leads to changes in species overtime that suit particular environments
[charles darwin quote]

Question 3

Inspiration

Answer 3

God breathed

The Holy Spirit guides an individual to act out or write what is good and true

Question 4

Imago Dei

Answer 4

In the image of God

Catholics believe humans are uniquely a reflection of God’s personhood and qualities

Unlike other animals, humans are rational, free and moral

Question 5

Transcendence

Answer 5

Existing outside of space and time

God exists in a way that makes him nothing like anything else, above and beyond creation

Question 6

Stewardship

Answer 6

The duty to care for the planet responsibly, as stewards rather than consumers

To protect it for future generations

In Pooe Francis’ encyclical ‘Laudato Si’, he says “God has entrusted the world to us”

Question 7

Creation ex nihilo

Answer 7

Creation out of nothing

Before God created the universe, nothing existed. Only God can create out of nothing

“All things came into being through Him, and without Him not one thing came into being” John

Question 8

Omnipotence

Answer 8

The belief that God is all powerful

“I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no God” Isaiah