WITNESS SCIENCE: The Triune God

Creation

A loving act by God, not a random event.

Science

helps us understand how the world came to be

Faith

Reveals why the world exists

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1)

opening verse of the bible that affirms all things come from God, who freely creates out of nothing

creatio ex nihilo

creating out of nothing

"Let us make humankind in our image" (Genesis 1:26)

While not fully revealed doctrine, this prepares the way for understanding of God as Trinity

"The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters" (Genesis 1:2)

The presence of the spirit is evident in this bible verse

"The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters" (Genesis 1:2)

shows that creation is not only the act of the Father but already involves the dynamic presence of the Spirit

"By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of his mouth" (Psalm 33:6)

Psalm that points towards the Word and Spirit as active in creation

"In the beginning was the Word... All things came into being through him" (John 1:1-3)

In the Gospel of John, this affirms the role of the Son in creation

"In the beginning was the Word... All things came into being through him" (John 1:1-3)

The Son is revealed as the divine agent through whom creation is made

"For in Him all things in heaven and on earth were created" (Colossians 1:16)

St. Paul teaches _____, which emphasizes that Christ is both the source and the purpose of creation

"When you send forth your Spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the earth" (Psalm 104:30)

Scripture revealing the Holy Spirit as the giver and sustainer of life

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19)

Reveals that the one God exisits as a communion of three divine Persons, united in essence and action

"creation is the common work of the Holy Trinity" (CCC 292)

explains that the Father is the source, the Son is the Word, and the Holy Spirit is the giver of life

Second Plenary Council of the Philippines

highlights that creation is a gift entrusted to humanity and that caring for the environment is an essential part of Christian discipleship

Laudato Si - Pope Francis

Modern Church document that emphasizes that creation reflects love and that human beings are called to live in harmony

Creation

the work of one God in three Persons: the Father who creates, The Son through whom all things are made, and the Holy Spirit who gives life and sustains all

Stewardship

responsibility for conserving and restoring the Earth's resources for future generations

Disciple

a follower of Jesus

Creation

God planned to suve us all during ________

Omniscient

God is All knowning

Omnipotent

God is all powerful

Omnipresent

God is present everywhere

Sacred Tradition

clarifies that creation is a Trinitarian act, preserved and handed on through

generations.

Sacred Tradition

Living faith of the church

Sacred Tradition

Teachings of the Church Fathers on creation and the Trinity, Nicene Creed

Magisterium

Teaching Authority of the Church

Magisterium

officially teaches and interprets the doctrine of creation

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)

Catechism for Filipino Catholics (CFC)

Second Plenary Counil of the Philippines (PCP II)

Papal ENcyclicals (Laudato Si, Fides Et Ratio)

Enumerate different teaching authority/magisteriums of the church

CCC 290-292

CCC for Creation by the Triune God

CCC 295

CCC for Creation out of nothing

CCC 299

CCC for order and goodness of creation

CCC 301

CCC for God sustains creation

CFC 54-63

CFC for God as Creator

Catechism for Filipino Catholics (CFC)

Emphasizes Filipino responsibility and stewardship

Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP II)

Highlights creation as God's gift

Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP II)

Calls for ecological responsibility and social transformation

Laudato Si, Fides et Ratio

Enumerate the two Papal Encyclicals

Laudato Si'

Creation reflects the Trinity (LS 239)

Fides et Ratio

Faith and science are complementary

Big Bang Theory

origin of the universe in science

Theory of Evolution

development of life in science

Ecosystem

interdependence of creation in science

The source;

Architect and designer of creation;

Intiated, sustained, and governs according to his will

The role of God the Father in Creation

The Word through whom all things were made;

Savior of the world;

Mediator between God and Man;

Agent of Creation

The role of God the Son in Creation

The giver of Life;

Agent of Transformation;

Sustainer and renewer of creation

The role of God the Holy Spirit in Creation

Each person of the Trinity has their own distinct role

The role of the Holy Trinity in Creation

Science Helps Us Understand HOW God Created Everything

The Big Bang Theory describes how the universe expanded from a singular point, evolution explains the development and diversity of life, and ecology shows the interdependence of living things and their environment. Faith, on the other hand, reveals the source and purpose of creation: God the Father as the creator, God the Son as the agent of creation, and God the Holy Spirit as the sustainer and renewer of life.

Science Enhances Our Appreciation of God's Wisdom

Observing natural laws, ecosystems, and the complexity of life inspires wonder and awe. The orderly movement of planets, the interconnectedness of coral reefs, and the complexity of human DNA reveal the beauty and order of creation. These discoveries can deepen gratitude and appreciation for God as Creator.

Science Encourages Stewardship:

Understanding ecosystems, climate change, and human impact on the environment encourages responsible action. Faith calls people to be good stewards of creation, while scientific knowledge inspires practical efforts such as environmental conservation, reforestation, clean-up activities, and the responsible use of natural resources.

4. Science and Faith Together Form Wisdom

"Science shows the beauty, order, and laws of creation; faith shows the Creator behind it and the

moral responsibility to care for it. Together, they lead us to a deeper understanding of God's

creation."

- Understand HOW god created everything

-Enhances our apprection of God's Wisdom

-Encourages Stewardship

-Science and faith together form wisdom

Integration of science in understanding God's Creation

"Creator of Heaven and Earth" (Apostles Creed) "of all that is, seen and unseen" (Nicene Creed)

God the father almighty is ____ - CCC 297

Day 1 - Light

Day 2 - Sky

Day 3 - Sea and Land

Day 4 - Sun, Moon, and Stars

Day 5 - Creatures of the sea and sky

Day 6 - Animals and Man

Day 7 - God Rested

Enumerate the days god created our world

1. God creates by wisdom and love

2.God creates "out of nothing"

3. God Creates an ordered and good world.

4. God transcends creation and is present to it.

How does God create?

1. God creates by wisdom and love

-The Psalmist exclaims: "O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all" and the Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made."

2.God creates "out of nothing"

-We believe that God needs no pre-existent thing or

any help in order to create, nor is creation any sort of

necessary emanation from the Divine substance. God

creates freely "out of nothing".(

3. God Creates an ordered and good world.

- Because God creates through wisdom, his creation is ordered.

3. God Creates an ordered and good world.

- Because creation comes forth from God's goodness, it shares in that goodness- "and God saw that it was good ...very good" -for God willed creation as a gift addressed to man, an inheritance destined for and entrusted to him.

4. God transcends creation and is present to it.

-God is infinitely greater than all his works: - "You have set your glory above the heavens"- (Ps 8:2; Sir 43:28). Indeed, God's greatness is unreachable." But because he is free and sovereign Creator, the first cause of all that exists, God is present to his creatures' inmost being. 'In Him we live and move and have our being.'-(Acts 17:28)

5. God Upholds and sustains creation.

- with creation, God does not abandon his creatures to themselves.

5. God Upholds and sustains creation.

- He not only gives them being and existence, but also and at every moment, upholds and sustains them in being, enables them to act and brings them to their final end.

St. Peter

The first pope of the Catholic Church

The Holy Eucharist

The highest form of Worship

Pentecost

The birthday of the Church

Baptism

The sacrement that washed original sin

God

The creator of Heaven and Earth

Baptism

Washes our sins away

Confirmations

Strengthens the gift of the holy spirit and deepens faith

Eucharist

Holy Communion where bread and wine becomes the body and blood of christ

Penance/Confession

Forgives sins commited after baptism

Annointing of the sick

offers a physical and spiritual strength to those who are very ill, or elderly

Holy Orders

Ordains means as bishops, priests, or deacons

Matrimon

Holy living marriage covenant

Pastoral Letters

bishops write official letters to their communities

Trent, Nicea, Rome, Vatican, Plenary council of Philippines

Enumerate the ecumenical councisl

National Cathetical Directory of the Philippines

NCDPP meaning

Logos

The greek term used in John Gospel to describe Jesus as the agent of creation

Catechism for Filipino Catholics

Local filipino catholics designed for filipino culture and environmental care

Stewardship

The moral call for humans acting as managers of Gods creation

13 letters

how many letters did saint paul make

Pope

Visible of Christs

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

Enumerate the 4 gospels

Enumerate HNU core values