Catholic Christianity 1.3 Mary as model of Church

Question 1

Virgin Mary is the Model of the Church because:

Answer 1

-As mother of Christ, she gave him the world: Catholics believe they wouldn’t have Jesus without this
-She is the Mother of Christ. Church is like a mother to believers as they find new life through baptism
-By her assumption into heaven, shows that the Church will bring faithful Christians into heaven

Question 2

Mary is an example and model of discipleship

Answer 2

-Obeyed God’s plan
-immaculate conception, no sin continuing that type of life
-showed complete devotion to Jesus
-Always help and support her son like at the wedding feast in cana

Question 3

Mary is an example and model of faith

Answer 3

-Believed the Angel Gabriel at the Annunciation
-Believed Jesus was Son of God before he performed miracles
-trusted that God would make sure death was not the end for her son

Question 4

Mary is an example and model of charity

Answer 4

-gave up life and career to give birth to Jesus
-Always ready to help people
-Continue to pray for those who need her help

Question 5

Importance for Mary being the model of Church

Answer 5

• If she didnt obey then no Jesus
  -She gave birth to God(Jesus) making her son of God
  -Didnt even suffer death. She was taken up into heaven
  -in heaven, she is able to pray for souls of Christian on Earth, so she can make prayers more effective for a chance of God’s help