The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 41: Origins and Ends (2026)
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Feb 10, 2026 A survey of different origin theories like pantheism, dualism, deism, and materialism. A discussion of how human reason can perceive a creator from creation’s order. An explanation of why Revelation is needed to answer deeper questions about God. A look at Genesis 1–3 as the primary account of creation, human vocation, and the hope of salvation.
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Reason Points To A Creator
- Human reason can perceive that the universe had an origin and points beyond itself to a Creator.
- Revelation, however, supplies truths about God's nature and purposes that reason alone cannot attain.
Creation Prepares A Covenant
- Creation is the first step toward God forging a covenantal relationship with humanity.
- God revealed what is salutary about creation so we can know the who and why needed for faithful life.
Common Alternatives To Christian Creation
- The Catechism lists and rejects alternative origin theories like pantheism, dualism, deism, and materialism.
- These positions show the persistent human drive to explain origins but fall short of Christian revelation.