The Catechism On Creation

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In this short video we share on what our Catechism says about God’s creation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) provides a detailed explanation of the doctrine of creation, covering God as the Creator, the purpose of creation, and the relationship between God and creation. Here are the key teachings:

1. God as the Creator CCC 290: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” This phrase from Genesis 1:1 affirms that God alone is the Creator. The act of creation is a free and sovereign expression of God’s will, bringing all things into existence out of nothing (creatio ex nihilo). CCC 293: Creation reveals God’s glory and is an act of love. God did not create out of necessity or to gain something, but to manifest His goodness and to share His life with His creatures.

2. The Purpose of Creation CCC 295: God created the world to make known His glory and to bring about the fulfillment of His divine plan. The ultimate purpose of creation is to lead all creatures to union with Him, reflecting His goodness and love. CCC 299: Creation is ordered, good, and directed toward God’s plan. Everything in creation has a purpose, and nothing is created by chance. God’s wisdom and love are manifest in the beauty and order of the world.

3. The Relationship Between God and Creation CCC 301: God did not just create the world and leave it to run on its own; He continually sustains and governs all of creation. This ongoing relationship with creation is often referred to as divine providence. God is intimately involved in the unfolding of His creation, guiding it toward its ultimate fulfillment. CCC 302: The world is in a state of journeying (in statu viae) toward an ultimate perfection yet to be achieved, to which God has destined it.

Be blessed in respect to what we have been given.

Amen.