1.5 The significance of the creation stories for Catholics

• What ideas are taught in the Creation story?

  • Stewardship
  • Dignity
  • Sanctity of Life
• What is Stewardship?

  The idea that God expects Christians all over the world to look after his creation on his behalf
• What is Dignity?

  The idea that everyone has self-worth and should be treated with respect
• What is the Sanctity of Life?


  The idea that all life is Holy and Sacred, and can only be taken away by God
• Where are the Creation Stories?

  Genesis