Stewardship
What does “steward” mean?
A caretaker of something that isn’t theirs.
What does the 7th commandment say about nature?
We must respect and care for it.
Why must we treat animals kindly?
Because animals are God’s creatures.
What does the Church speak up for?
People’s dignity, rights, and well-being.
What is the deeper meaning of the 7th commandment?
Respecting people, creation, and resources.
Who does the Earth belong to?
God
Why is damaging the environment wrong?
It harms what belongs to God and others.
Name one permitted use of animals.
Food, clothing, work, science (with limits).
What happened during the Industrial Revolution?
Many workers were treated unfairly.
What does human dignity mean?
Every person has God-given value.
Name one way to be a good steward
Not wasting, protecting nature, helping others, using things wisely.
Give one example of responsible use of natural resources.
Recycling, saving water, not littering, etc.
What is forbidden when it comes to animals?
Hurting them for no reason, valuing them above people.
What is economic exploitation?
Using people only for money or profit.
What should the economy serve?
People, not profit.
Why can’t we “do whatever we want” with creation?
Because creation belongs to God and everyone, not just us.
Why must we think about future generations?
Because what we do now affects people later.
Why is cruelty to animals connected to the 7th commandment?
Because cruelty misuses God’s creation.
Why must money never matter more than people?
Because every person has more value than money.
What is the “common good”?
What is good for everyone, not just a few.
How does stewardship connect to the 7th commandment?
Misusing creation is taking what isn’t ours.
How is wasting creation a form of “stealing”?
It takes away resources meant for others.
What does it mean that animals “belong to God”?
God created them and gave them value.
How does unfair treatment “steal” from people?
It takes away their rights, dignity, and fairness.
Summarize the commandment in one sentence.
Use creation and money responsibly and respect every person.