Chapter 9: Mary--Mother of the Church Flashcards
Annunciation
The event when the angel Gabriel announced to the Blessed Virgin that she was chosen to be the Mother of God, and Mary responded yes
Fiat
a Latin word meaning, “Let it be done;” it is the Latin translation of Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel when she was asked to be the Mother of God
Immaculate Conception
Mary’s conception free from the stain of Original Sin
Perpetual Virginity
the doctrine that Mary was always a virgin: before, during, and after the birth of Christ
True or False: Catholics worship Mary.
FALSE. Catholics ONLY worship God. Catholics venerate Mary because of her role in our salvation and because Jesus wants us to honor His mother.
True or False. Catholics pray to Mary.
True.
Catholics do pray to Mary.
Mary never sinned, nor had any sin on her soul–including Original Sin.
True
Mary was preserved from Original Sin from the moment of her conception.
True
Mary was assumed body and soul into Heaven.
True
Mary is not equal to God.
True
Mary as a created creature depends completely on God’s generosity.
Mary can pray for us (intercede on our behalf).
True
Mary is very interested in our lives, particularly in our salvation, and will intercede for us if we ask.
Mary is called the New _______
Eve.
Jesus is called the New _______
Adam
When Jesus said, “Behold, your son,” He made Mary our spiritual _______________
Mother
Mary is the Mother of ____________, ______________, and __________________.
Jesus (God), spiritually of individuals, and the whole Church.
Mary _____________ for each of us, asking her Son to give us grace.
Intercedes
