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What beliefs about Adam are reflected in Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam?
Adam is not fully alive as he and God are not touching, showing humans depend of God for life
Adam is shown as the perfect man, full of strength
What beliefs about humanity are reflected in Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam?
God is shown bringing humans to life because we are unique
God and Adam reaching out to each other shows there is a longing for a close relationship between God and humanity but we are separated by sin
God and Adam both look powerful and they are lying in similar positions showing man is created in God’s image
What beliefs about God are reflected in Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam?
God looks much older than Adam showing that he is wise and eternal
God is carried through the sky by angels showing he is transcendent
What does transcendent mean?
Beyond and outside all life on Earth and the universe
What Bible verse tells us humanity is made in the image of God?
“So God created mankind in his own image” -Genesis 1:27
What Bible verse shows that God made everything good?
“God saw everything he made, and indeed, it was very good” - Genesis 1:31
How is Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam limited?
Genesis1:27 says God breathed life into Adam through his nostrils, not by touching him
God and Adam look the same and are the same size which may be misinterpreted and God and man being equal
What beliefs are expressed by Meiere’s Mosaic?
Lines from God’s hand show how God created everything and how is influence affects all things
God’s hand is large compared to the cloud showing that God is great and powerful
How is Meire’s Mosaic limited?
It does not show the relationship between God and humanity
What do Catholics believe about Genesis and the Creation story?
They believe it is not a scientific account of creation but it does teach many truth about God’s nature and role in creation
What do Catholics believe about God being a creator?
He is the only creator who created everything, so Christians should only worship this one God
How does Genesis 1 show that God’s creation is special?
All of creation is special as it has been created by God, it should be cared for and looked after
Genesis 1:27 shows God made humans in his own image and share qualities with him, allowing for a close relationship
What do Catholics believe about God being omnipotent?
God has the power to do anything he wants, even creating things from nothing
How is God being omnipotent shown in Genesis 1?
Genesis 1:31 says God made everything “very good”; God is so powerful he can create everything exactly the way he wants
Belief is God’s omnipotence inspires Christians to trust in God as he has the power to do anything
God creates everything from nothing
How does Genesis 1 show God is transcendent?
God only needs his words to create
“ ‘God said let there be light’; and there was light”
This shows that God is completely above and beyond the created world
God is beyond human understanding- he cannot be fully imagined or described by humans
What Bible verse shows humans share the spirit of God?
“ then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being” -Genesis 2:7
God breathed life into the first man; God’s spirit gives man his qualities
How does Genesis 2 show God has given humans free will?
God made the Garden of Eden for Adam and Eve and told them not to eat the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge
God commands this but does not try to stop them doing it showing God has given humans free will to decide what they do
What do Catholics believe about free will and evil?
Free will doesn’t mean humans can do whatever they want
Using it to sin turns us away from God and that is why evil exists
Using free will in a way that pleases God brings humans closer to God
What is stewardship and why is it important?
Humans having a duty to protect the Earth on behalf of God
The World is a gift from God, but God expects us to take care of it in return
What two Bible verses tell us about stewardship?
Genesis 1:28 says Adam and Eve to ‘subdue’ and ‘have dominion’ over the whole Earth
In Genesis 2:15, God tells Adam in the Garden of Eden to ‘till it and keep it’ meaning he should care for and love the world
What does the Laudato Si 68 say about stewardship?
“ human beings must respect nature and the delicate balance existing between creatures of this world”
What do Catholics believe about dignity?
Genesis 1:27 says God created humans ‘in his image’
All people have dignity- they are worthy of honour and respect
Catholics believe we should respect our own and each other’s dignity
What does Genesis 1:28 say about blessing?
God blesses humans after he creates them (Genesis 1:28 “And God blessed them”)
What is the Old Testament about?
How God guided the Jews throughout early history before the arrival of Jesus
What are the four sections of the Old Testament and what are they about?
Law- Tells how Jews became the people of God and the laws God set in place
History- How God tried to guide the Jews and how they refused- helps later generations from making the same error
Wisdom- A book of advice teaching people to live a life that pleases God
Prophecy- The book of prophets which challenged people to remain faithful to God
What is the New Testament about?
The life and teachings of Jesus and his apostles
What are the four main sections of the New Testament?
The Gospels- Covers the teachings and actions of Jesus
The Acts of the Apostles- Tells of events in the early Church
The Epistles- Letters written by apostles discussing how to follow Jesus’ teaching in everyday life
The Book of Revelation- Mystical visions of the apostle John of the end of the world
What criteria did Christian writings have to meet to be included in the New Testament?
Backed by apostles/someone close to them
Written early on; before the end of the first century
Agreed with other teaching and accounts of Christian beliefs
All accepted by Christian Churches at the time
How is the Bible the Word of God?
Throughout the Bible, God speaks to his people
How does God speak to his people through the Bible?
Guided by the Holy spirit which inspires the writers to know the will of God
Words given by prophets who were inspired by God to warn and teach others
The actions and teachings of Jesus
The Epistles teach us about how to apply Jesus’ teachings to everyday life
What is the Magisterium?
The way Catholics are guided to interpret the Bible
Teaching authority of bishops and the Pope
Shapes and confirms the Bible’s teachings
Magisterium is inspired by the Holy Spirit
How do Catholics interpret the Genesis creation stories?
They are not meant to be taken literally but they convey spiritual truths
They days mentioned are a much longer period of time
Catholics can accept theories like the Big Bang and Evolution
What is the main message of the creation story for Catholics?
God made everything
Everything God made was good
Humans are the peak of God’s creation
What did Pope Francis say about the Big Bang?
“ The Big Bang does not contradict the act of divine creating, but rather requires it. The evolution of nature does not contrast with the notion of creation”
What do Fundamentalists believe about the creation story?
The creation story is exactly how it happened
God loves humans so he wouldn’t mislead them
Humans shouldn’t prefer their own interpretation over God
How do some fundamentalists differ from others in their beliefs about creation?
Some accept the world is as old as scientists suggest but reject evolution saying that God made humans separately rather than evolving
What is natural law?
Humans are born with an understanding on what is right and wrong
Why does the Catholic Church believe in natural law?
God made all of creation good
All humans are made in the image of God and share his qualities including goodness
What does natural law mean for the Catholic Church?
Following natural law is important because it is part of God’s will for humans
Humans shouldn’t need rules to tell them what is right and wrong
What is the most basic natural law?
To do good and avoid evil
What is one example of another natural law?
To protect and preserve life
What does the Gaudium et Spes say about science?
“If methodical investigation is carried out in a genuinely scientific manner, it never truly contradicts with faith”
What do Catholics teach about religion and science?
They don’t not have to contradict each other
The Church supports advances in science which helps people to understand creation
Religion and science come up with different answers because they are asking different questions
Why do Catholics believe they should care for the environment?
All of creation is special and all of it should be valued
God made humans the stewards of the Earth so we have a responsibility to take care of it
Jesus taught ‘love your neighbours as yourself’ in Mark 12:31 so Christians should not do anything such as littering or pollution that can affect human lives
What does the Church say about natural resources?
They should be preserved for future generations
The must be shared equally amongst people
What is one thing the Catholic Church has done to care for the environment?
The Vatican installed thousands of solar panels on the roof of one of it’s main halls reducing carbon emissions by 200 tones each year
How can caring for the environment be done at a local level?
Throw away less waste and recycle more
Walk, cycle or use public transport
Encourage churches to reduce carbon emissions
Educate others about stewardship
How can caring for the environment be done at a national level?
Put pressure on politicians to support laws that protect the environment
Support and buy products from environmentally-friendly businesses
Put pressure on companies to ensure they follow environnmentally friendly policies
How can caring for the environment be done at a global level?
Put pressure on governments to implement policies at international meetings
Boycott or expose companies that threaten the environment
What did Pope Francis quote from the bishops of South Africa?
“Everyone’s talents and involvements are needed to redress the damage caused by human abuse of God’s creation”
How does sustainability link to Catholic beliefs?
Sustainability involves using natural resources at a rate at which they can be replaced
All of creation is important and valuable, so we should sustain it
Sustainable living respect the goodness of God’s creation
How does CAFOD support sustainablility?
Encouraging people to live more simply and use fewer natural resources
Works with groups like MONLAR helping farmers to adopt to sustainable farming methods like natural fertilisers
Supports/sets up projects that use renewable energy
Helped establish the UN sustainable development goals to be reached by 2030
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