Creation StoriesCreation Stories Reveal important truths about God World created out of God’s love and goodness God is truth, devil is falsehood Primeval.

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Creation StoriesCreation Stories Reveal important truths about God World created out of God’s love and goodness God is truth, devil is falsehood Primeval history, not archaeological records

Primeval HistoryPrimeval History Religious truth, not science Figurative language Genesis 2:21: So the L ORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. Genesis 2:21 Can religious truth and scientific facts contradict each other? “Reason and faith cannot be separated without diminishing the capacity of men and women to know themselves, the world and God in an appropriate way.” – Pope John Paul II

Creation Is the work of the Trinity Genesis 1:26: Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness Genesis 1:26 Psalm 33:6: By the word of the L ORD the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host. Psalm 33:6 John 1:1-3: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. John 1:1-3 “All things visible and invisible”

Humans What distinguishes humanity from the other earthly creatures? Created in God’s image Soul Free will Intellect/ Consciousness You are an end in yourself

Men & WomenMen & Women Different, but both made in God’s image & likeness and equal in dignity Gen 2:18- “It is not good for man to be alone.” Not solitary creatures Men and women and mentally and physically complementary Union of man & woman reflects the perfect union of the Trinity and allows us to share in God’s creative power.

Purpose of HumansPurpose of Humans “God made us to know him, to love him, and to serve him in this world, and to be happy with him forever in the next.” Be in communion with God & respond to his love by loving him in return Serve him particularly as stewards of creation

Adam and EveAdam and Eve Friendship with God Original Holiness Original Justice

The FallThe Fall Genesis 2:16-17 : The command and the consequence Genesis 2:16-17 Temptation Sin and shame The blame game Loss of original holiness & justice 

Their SinTheir Sin Misuse of human freedom and lack of trust in God Pride: “We know better than God.”

Original SinOriginal Sin Humanity deprived of original holiness and justice We need a Savior

Results of Original Sin Concupiscence Clouded relationship with God Suffering and death

Fallen AngelsFallen Angels Chose to reject God Could no longer be in His presence

Satan’s Power is Limited Tempts our human nature Not all-powerful

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