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Evolution and Church Teachings: A Quick Overview

Understand the Church's perspective on evolution and Scripture. Learn about key pronouncements from the Council of Trent and influential figures like Erasmus. Explore the significance of Dei Verbum in renewing the Church's approach to Scripture.

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Evolution and Church Teachings: A Quick Overview

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  1. QUESTION 1a Summarize  What does the Church say about evolution? This truth of Scripture reveals the fact of creation and God’s singular role as Creator. The faith of the Church does not describe how God carried out this creation, and Catholics have always been free to explore and affirm scientific theories of evolution that describe how the world developed over time. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 1, Quick Review

  2. QUESTION 1b Recall  What does the Church always look to as the source of her teachings? God—the Holy Spirit. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 1, Quick Review

  3. QUESTION 2a List  Which three pronouncements resulted from the Council of Trent? First, it reaffirmed the content of Sacred Scripture, specifically the Old Testament writings of the Septuagint. Second, it proclaimed the Latin translation of the Vulgate to be the only version of the Bible to be used rather than Greek or Hebrew. Third, it reminded people to read Scripture under the guidance of the Church. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 1, Quick Review

  4. QUESTION 2b Explain  What did Dutch scholar Erasmus do? He was a Dutch Catholic and Bible scholar who advanced the knowledge of Scripture by using ancient resources to translate the Bible. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 1, Quick Review

  5. QUESTION 2c Summarize  Which version of the Bible was used before the Reformation, and what problems were there with using it? The version of the Bible that was used before the Reformation was the Vulgate. The problems with using it included that only very educated people could read Latin, and there were few copies of it available. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 1, Quick Review

  6. QUESTION 3a Recall  About how many years passed between the Council of Trent and Vatican II? Approximately 419 years CHAPTER 4, SECTION 1, Quick Review

  7. QUESTION 3b Analyze  How did the publication of Dei Verbum cause a renewal in the Church? Scripture would be more accessible especially for preaching religious education, theology, and spirituality, and all Catholics were encouraged to become familiar with Scripture. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 1, Quick Review

  8. QUESTION 3c Recall  Which document from the Second Vatican Council encouraged the reading of Scripture? Dei Verbum encouraged the reading of Scripture. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 1, Quick Review

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