Biblical writers used ________________ to tell a realistic story and give the deeper meaning of the story.
SYMBOLS
free will
freedom and ability to choose
_________________ is the source of all life.
God
Why is Genesis the appropriate name for the first book of the Bible?
Because Genesis means "beginning"
What is a truth the first creation story reveals to us?
It reveals the one true God - he is unique
There is no other God
He is a personal God - not an object or idea
God has many attributes (qualities) found in the FIRST account of creation in Genesis - list them:
1) Eternal - will always be, changeless, timeless
2) All-powerful - can do anything, God is perfect
3) All-knowing - God knows everything, but we are still allowed to choose and act freely
4) Ever-present - God is everywhere at all times
human dignity
value and worth that come from being made in God's image and likeness
Because we were created in the image and likeness of God, what responsibilities do we have?
1) respect and care for all that God has given us
2) make good choices
3) act in the image of our Creator
Facts about the Vatican Observatory
1) one of the oldest astronomical institutes - founded in 1582
2) Two research centers - Italy and Arizona
3) Arizona center - first optical-infrared telescope to be used to study light at the farthest points in the universe
4) Italy center - has a unique collection of meteorites used to study the history of the solar system
Studying _________________ is a way to grow closer to God by appreciating the wonders of God's creation.
science
Of all creatures created by God, humans alone were created with _________________, the freedom and ability to choose, and with __________________, the ability to know the difference between right and wrong, good and evil.
free will and conscience
Each one of us is a unique person who possesses _____________________, the value that comes from being made in God's image and likeness.
human dignity
The first book of the Bible, ___________________, contains two accounts of creation.
The Book of Genesis
St Francis of Assisi facts:
1) Special ceremony is held on his feast day around Oct 4 each year
2) Parishioners take their animals to church for a procession or blessing
3) He believed that humanity was connected to all of God's creation in a brotherhood
4) Patron Saint of animals and ecology (study of the relationship between living things and their environment)
conscience
the ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong
Catholics believe that all life is a gift from God and that human life is sacred or holy. All people should be treated with respect. We are called to value and protect our own lives and the lives of others by:
1) taking proper care of our bodies, minds, and souls
2) not act in ways that might harm ourselves or others
3) care for those who need help (in poverty, homeless, sick)
4) support laws that protect those who cannot protect themselves
Human beings are created in God's _______________ and __________________.
image and likeness
God created the universe and all living things, but only _______________ were created in his image and likeness.
human beings
Both males and females are created in God's image and are equals even though they are physically different. Both males and females share in God's friendship. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
______________ alone are the only living creatures God created with free will and a conscience.
Humans
Humans are able and called to love, think, and form relationships and love our Creator and accept God's love and to love others and to live in his friendship. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
How many accounts of creation are found in the Book of Genesis?
Two
Unlike the Israelites that worshiped the true God and Creator, other ancient people and some people still today worshiped and still worship false gods that have opposite attributes from our God and Creator. The false gods had the attributes of humans. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
The first creation tells us so much that we need to know about God. However, we will only have full and complete knowledge of God in eternal life. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
God is the source of all ______________.
Life
The first account of creation in Genesis is in which chapters?
Genesis 1:1-2:4
The first account of creation tells us about creation, but also about ____________.
God
Some ancient people believed in ____________ gods that were nothing like the one true God. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
God is the supreme being who creates all life and keeps it in existence. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
There are references throughout the entire Bible to God being the Creator. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
The history of God and his people covers _________________ of years. It is recorded in the ________________.
thousands Bible
Each story or period in the Bible connects in a special way to the _________________.
