1.5: The Significance of The Creation Stories for Catholics

• Stewardship in creation stories

  Adam is told in the Garden of Eden to 'Till it and keep it', suggesting God wants humans to care for the created world

  • Catholics should do their best to ensure that no part of creation is destroyed or undervalued
  • Humans have a duty to look after this world and support all that is contained within it
• The dignity of human beings

  In Genesis 1, humans are shown to be created in God's image so all humans are equal and should respect each other
• The sanctity of life

  All life is holy as it is created and loved by God; human life should not be misused or abused

  • God 'blessed' humans after creating them. This helps Catholics to understand that life is sacred and should be respected
• Stewardship


  The idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God
• Dignity


  Being worthy of honour and respect