Select from one of two:
Research and write 1-3 paragraphs about the archangels St Michael or St Gabriel.
Where do they appear in the Bible?
What are they known for in Biblical history?
How can we turn to them for help?
Write a poem of praise and thanks to God for His creation of angels and humans. (minimum 80 words)
Include specific things about angels and humans that inspire your gratitude.
Use descriptive language to help the reader feel the wonder of God’s work.
32. Q. Who created heaven and earth, and all things?
A. God created heaven and earth, and all things.
33. Q. How did God create heaven and earth?
A. God created heaven and earth from nothing by His word only; that is, by a single act of His all-powerful will.
34. Q. Which are the chief creatures of God?
A. The chief creatures of God are angels and men.
35. Q. What are angels?
A. Angels are pure spirits without a body, created to adore and enjoy God in heaven.
36. Q. Were the angels created for any other purpose?
A. The angels were also created to assist before the throne of God and to minister unto Him; they have often been sent as messengers from God to man; and are also appointed our guardians.
37. Q. Were the angels, as God created them, good and happy?
A. The angels, as God created them, were good and happy.
38. Q. Did all the angels remain good and happy?
A. All the angels did not remain good and happy; many of them sinned and were cast into hell, and these are called devils or bad angels.
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom God’s love commits me here,
ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.