The Holy Trinity at Creation

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church 235, creation is from the Father, through the Son and in the Holy Spirit.

Gen 1:1-3 In the Beginning

• God the Father created the heavens and the earth. (Gen 1:1)

• The Holy Spirit, the breath (“ruach”) of God, hovered over the waters. (Gen 1:2)

• The Son, the Word of God, said “Let there be light.” (Gen 1:3)

Gen 1:26-27, 2:7 Creation of Man

• The Son, the Word, said “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” (Gen 1:26)

• The Father created man in his own image. (Gen 1:26)

• The Holy Spirit was breathed into man to become a living creature. (Gen 2:7)