““Co-creators”Co-creators”

We are co-creators with God, this means that we create with God. Creation is not a single event but is happening all the time. We have a duty to be a partner in God’s creation.

ACTIVITY 1Read Genesis 1: 28 – 32

and then attempt theGenesis Gap Fill quiz

ACTIVITY 2Attempt this

crossword

Catholic Earthcare Australia

Catholic Conservation Centre

1.Turn to page 98. Read the Case Study: “Where have all the

fish gone?”

2. Look at this list and decide what activities show humans being

responsible or irresponsible for

creation.

Click on the information icon to make sure that you

understand is meant by responsible or

irresponsible

Draw up THREE columns: Responsible Creation, and Irresponsible Creation Reasons Why. Use the links below to the various agencies and activities. Place each activity or agency in the appropriate column.

zoos

Fox hunting1

Fox hunting2

Reserves

Deer

Marine lifeCar exhaust

Wetlands group

Whales

Sewerage scheme

Responsible or irresponsible?

• It is not clear what activities help or harm God’s creation.

• People disagree about what is good or bad for the environment.

• Humans are part of creation too.• There are good reasons on both sides of each

argument.• Be sure to research before making up your own

mind.