Chapter 5 Flashcards
Is the message of the Infancy Narratives the same as the other Gospels?
Yes: Jesus is The Lord, the Son of God who saved us.
Stories in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke that tell about Jesus’ birth and early life
Infancy narratives
January 1
Mary Mother of God- celebration of Mary’s motherhood of Jesus
40 days after Easter
Ascension- Jesus ascends into Heaven
August 15
Assumption of Mary- Mary went to Heaven body and soul at the end of her life
November 1
All Saints- feast day remembering all saints
December 8
Immaculate Conception- Mary was never in the state of sin, neither original sin, nor personal sin
December 25
The Virgin Birth / Christmas- Mary conceived Jesus solely through the power of the Holy Spirit (we believe she was always a virgin)
God becoming human
Incarnation (shown in Infancy Narratives)
5 Infancy Narratives:
Annunciation Visitation Nativity Presentation Finding in the Temple
Jesus’ conception in Mary by power of Holy Spirit
Annunciation
Recognition of Jesus’ presence by Elizabeth and John the Baptist
Visitation
Jesus’ birth
Nativity
Offering of Jesus to God in the Temple
Presentation
Why is Easter greater than Christmas?
Because Jesus’ resurrection gave meaning to his whole life
Also the central event that gives meaning to our faith
Who is our model of openness and acceptance of God’s call to holiness?
Mary
Why is Mary our model of openness to God?
Open to God's message in her life Said "yes" to God in faith and became Jesus' mother Listened to God Acted in accordance with God's will Cooperated with the work of Jesus
Beliefs we must have as Catholics
Doctrines
Doctrines related to Mary:
Immaculate Conception
Virgin Birth
Assumption
Mary was never in a state of sin from the time of her conception
Immaculate Conception- December 8
She conceived Jesus solely through the power of the Holy Spirit (so what happened?)
Virgin Birth
Mary went to heaven body and soul at the end of her life
Assumption of Mary- August 15
Someone who not only believes but acts on his belief
Witness- God calls us to be witnesses of Mary
How does God speak to us?
At Mass
In the Bible
Through his son Jesus in prayer
Through people in our lives and events in our lives
Why does the Church honor Mary?
Because she is the Mother of God, she never sinned, and she was very open and willing to God.
Mary seen as caring mother who helps us get to heaven- title:
Mother of Mercy
Mary was a quiet girl from a humble family, good model for us- title:
Queen of Heaven
Refuge of Sinners
2 examples of how Mary helps us today:
Juan Diego in Mexico
Bernadette Soubrious in Lourdes, France
Told to build church in her honor- roses fill his cloak, Mary’s image then appears- Title:
Our Lady of Guadeloupe
Shared her title ________ with Bernadette Soubirous
Immaculate Conception
Bernadette followed Mary’s instructions and found
A miraculous spring that heals
