The exposition of the Catholic creed on the same point, as set forth in the Douay Catechism is as follows:
"Ques. What signify the words creation of heaven and earth?
"Ans. They signify that God made heaven and earth and all creatures in them of nothing, by his word only.
"Ques. 'What moved God to make them?
"Ans. His own goodness, so that he may communicate himself to angels and to man for whom he made all other creatures."
Speaking of the creation of the angels, the same work continues:
"Ques. For what end did God create them? [the angels].
"Ans. To be partakers of his glory and to be our guardians."
Referring again to man's creation the following occurs:
"Ques. Do we owe much to God for creation?