Part One: The Profession of Faith › Section Two of Part One: The Profession of the Christian Faith: The Creeds ›› CHAPTER 1: I Believe in God the Father ››› Article 1: “I Believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth” ›››› §5 Heaven and Earth ››››› IN BRIEF
Questions and Answers
354. What are angels? (CCC 350)
Angels are spiritual creatures who:
1. glorify God
2. work for the salvation of other creatures.
1. glorify God
2. work for the salvation of other creatures.
355. How do the angels participate in Christ’s work of Redemption? (CCC 351)
The angels participate in Christ’s work of Redemption by serving Him in the accomplishment of His saving mission.
356. Why are the angels important for the Church and for mankind? (CCC 352)
The angels are important:
1. for the Church, because they help her
2. for mankind, because they protect every human being.
1. for the Church, because they help her
2. for mankind, because they protect every human being.
357. What is the destiny of man and of all creation? (CCC 353)
The destiny of man and of all creation is the glory of God.
358. How can creation be a foundation for morality? (CCC 354)
Creation can be a foundation for morality through:
1. the laws inscribed in it
2. the relations deriving from the nature of things.
1. the laws inscribed in it
2. the relations deriving from the nature of things.