Colossians 1:15-20
He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation; for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities -- all things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that in everything he might be pre-eminent. For in him all the fulness of God was pleased to dwell,and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
51. What is the importance of affirming “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1)?
The significance is that creation is the foundation of all God’s saving plans. It shows forth the almighty and wise love of God, and it is the first step toward the covenant of the one God with his people. It is the beginning of the history of salvation which culminates in Christ; and it is the first answer to our fundamental questions regarding our very origin and our destiny.
53. Why was the world created?
The world was created for the glory of God who wished to show forth and communicate his goodness, truth and beauty. The ultimate end of creation is that God, in Christ, might be “all in all” (1 Corinthians 15:28) for his glory and for our happiness.
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We had a very good turn out for this event - something like 100 children and adults at a rough guess. The young people participate very well. I asked them to kneel down for the adoration and catechesis at the start of the time of prayer - and then spoke about my two chosen catechism questions (note the carefully disguised subversion of reclaimthefuture undertaken here). I told the young people that they were doing the most important thing in the world, the thing for which the whole world was created - adoration of Jesus Christ, who is the purpose of the whole of creation.
Lots of positive comments at the end, too.
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