How should Catholics treat creation?

How should Catholics treat creation?

• A. With care and stewardship, respecting the dignity of every person
• B. By exploiting natural resources
• C. By ignoring environmental concerns
• D. By only using what is necessary for worship

Answer: (A)

Catholics are called to stewardship of creation. God entrusted the world to people to care for it, not to waste or harm it. This care reflects the dignity of every person, because a healthy environment supports everyone’s life and well‑being, especially the poor who are most affected by pollution, climate change, and limited resources. By treating creation with care, Catholics act as responsible guardians—using resources wisely, reducing waste, and protecting water, air, and land so that future generations can live well in harmony with God’s gift. This is why the best approach is to care for creation as a faithful duty to love God and neighbor. Choices that promote exploiting resources or ignoring environmental concerns miss that duty, and focusing only on what is needed for worship doesn’t address the broader obligation to care for all of God’s creation.

Catholics are called to stewardship of creation. God entrusted the world to people to care for it, not to waste or harm it. This care reflects the dignity of every person, because a healthy environment supports everyone’s life and well‑being, especially the poor who are most affected by pollution, climate change, and limited resources. By treating creation with care, Catholics act as responsible guardians—using resources wisely, reducing waste, and protecting water, air, and land so that future generations can live well in harmony with God’s gift. This is why the best approach is to care for creation as a faithful duty to love God and neighbor. Choices that promote exploiting resources or ignoring environmental concerns miss that duty, and focusing only on what is needed for worship doesn’t address the broader obligation to care for all of God’s creation.