Callaghan Chapter 3

Question 0

Gabriel

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One of the archangels; special messenger of God to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Question 1

Annunciation

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Mary’s agreement to give birth to Jesus. Gabirel sent the request to her from God.

Question 2

Atonement

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Reparation for an offense through a voluntary action that expiates the injustice done.

Question 3

Nativity

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The birth of our Lord Jesus Christ in Bethlehem as well as the events surrounding his birth

Question 4

Fiat

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Latin for “let it be done.” This was Mary’s response to God’s plan of redemption.

Question 5

Magi

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The wise men described in Matthew chapter 2. They came from the east to adore baby Jesus and to bring him gifts.

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Elizabeth

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The wife of Zechariah, mother of John the Baptist, and kinswoman of Mary.

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Genealogy

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Greek for “tracing of descent”; the study of ancestry or a list of someone’s ancestors.

Question 8

Anna

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prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented in the Temple. Ann is also another name for the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Question 9

Finding in the Temple

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Jesus was missing for 3 days, and when he was found, he was in the Temple preaching at the age of 12.

Question 10

Immaculate Conception

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Mary’s conception without Original Sin at birth.

Question 11

Incarnation

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from the Latin “to become flesh.” The Mystery of the hypostatic union of the divine and human natures in Jesus Christ.

Question 12

Indwelling of the Blessed Trinity

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The Trinity is present in one’s soul from the moment of Baptism and remain as long as that soul is in a state of grace.

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Justification

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Being made right with God; a free and undeserved gift of God through Jesus’ sacrifice.

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Mary

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the mother of Jesus. Her greatest privilege is her divine motherhood and her title: Bearer of God.

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Paschal Mystery

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Christ’s work of redemption accomplished by his Passion, Death and Resurrection.

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Presentation

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Was performed in obedience to the Mosaic Law, which required the offering of the firstborn male, as well as the ritual purification of the mother, 40 days after childbirth.

Question 17

Redemption

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Jesus Christ set man free from the slavery of sin by his sacrificial death on the cross.

Question 18

Sanctifying grace

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free and unmerited favor of God dispensed through the sacraments.

Question 19

Simeon

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recognized Jesus as the Christ at the Presentation in the Temple.

Question 20

Virgin birth

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The Blessed Virgin Mary conceived Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. She was a Virgin when she gave birth to Jesus.

Question 21

Visitation

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Mary visited her kinswoman Elizabeth. Elizabeth said to her, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!”