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The Holy Trinity at Creation

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


God the Father

The Son / Word of God

Holy Spirit / Breath of God

In the Beginning

created the heavens and the earth (Gen 1:1)

said “Let there be light” (Gen 1:3)

hovered over the waters (Gen 1:2)

Creation of Man

created man in his own image (Gen 1:26)

said “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” (Gen 1:26)

breathed into man to become a living creature (Gen 2:7)


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)

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