Chinedo Chapter 3 Flashcards
Fiat
Latin for “let it be done.” This was the blessed Virgin Mary’s response to God’s plan of redemption; it was her consent to become the Mother of God
Annunciation
The visit of the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary inform her she would be the Mother of the Savior, commemorated on March 25. Having given her consent God’s word, the Blessed Virgin Mary became the Mother of God the Son by power of the Holy Spirit.
Anna
The prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented in the Temple. Anna, or Ann, is also the name of the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Atonement
Reparation for an offense through a voluntary action that expiates the injustice done.
Elizabeth
The wife of St. Zechariah, mother of St. John the Baptist, and kinswoman of Mary
Finding in the Temple
Described in Luke 2: 41-52, Christ and his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. On the return journey, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph discovered Christ was not with them and, after three days, found him in the Temple, discoursing with the teachers of the Law.