P1. The Creed: L4 - Creation and the Angels Flashcards
What do we mean when we say that God is the Creator of heaven and earth?
When we say that God is the Creator of heaven and earth we mean that He made all things from nothing by His almighty power.
Which are the chief creatures of God?
The chief creatures of God are angels and men.
What are angels?
Angels are created spirits, without bodies, having understanding and free will.
What gifts did God bestow on the angels when He created them?
When God created the angels He bestowed on them great wisdom, power and holiness.
Did all the angels remain faithful to God?
Not all the angels remained faithful to God; some of them sinned.
What happened to the angels who remained faithful to God?
The angels who remained faithful to God entered into the eternal happiness of heaven, and these are called good angels.
What do the good angels do in heaven?
In heaven the good angels see, love, and adore God.
How do the good angels help us?
The good angels help us by praying for us, by acting as messengers from God to us, an by serving as our guardian angels.
How do our guardian angels help us?
Our guardian angels help us by praying for us, by protecting us from harm, and by inspiring us to do good.
What happened to the angels who did not remain faithful to God?
The angels who did not remain faithful to God were cast into hell, and these are called bad angels, or devils.
What is the chief way in which the bad angels try to harm us?
The chief way in which the bad angels try to harm us is by tempting us to sin.
Do all temptations come from the bad angels?
Some temptations come from the bad angels; but other temptations come from ourselves and from the persons and things about us.
Can we always resist temptations?
We can always resist temptations, because no temptation can force us into sin, and because God will always help us if we ask Him.
