Lesson 13, 14, 15: Models of Faith Flashcards
By faith, Mary welcomes
the tidings and promises brought by the
angel Gabriel, believing that with God, nothing will be impossible.
PUEBLO AMANTE DE MARIA
a people in love with Mary
Cathecism for Filipino Catholics: Filipinos are ________
filipinos are family-oriented filipinos are meal-oriented filipinos bear their sufferings filipinos are hero-oriented filipinos are spirit-oriented
Thus, we give honor to Mary because…
our traits as
she is the
she has a special role in our
Filipinos
mother of Jesus
salvation
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord, May it be done to me according to
your world”
Luke 1 : 38
title of Mary (Mother of Jesus)
THEOTOKOS
Fulfillment of God’s promise of Salvation
Theotokos
Pilgrimage of Faith
Theotokos
Mary played a big role in salvation history. Without her
Fiat
MARY: She was a young Jewish woman betrothed to Joseph but conceived Jesus through
the power of the Holy Spirit
Mary is called “___” and “____” by Elizabeth
graced and blessed
It is here that the “son” makes fruitful the Mother.
Wedding at Cana
evidence that Mary is very close to Jesus (such as praying to Mary
makes us closer to Jesus)
Wedding at Cana
Jesus performed his first miracle at the wedding at Cana even if
his time has not yet come because of His beloved Mother.
Wedding at Cana
John 2 : 1-11
When Mary responded in faith, ____________ despite the frightening
consequences
trust, and obedience to God’s
plan for her to be the mother of God
she stands out among the poor and humble of
the Lord, who confidently hope for and receive
salvation from
Him.
It is a grateful praise to God, summing up Mary’s faith and portraying
the God who she believes.
Magnificat
Mary acknowledges her humble unknown beginnings, that she is
among the poor and the lowly and yet she has become blessed.
Mary is a magnificat because she remained
obedient to God’s will
Mary glorifies both in
words and actions
(The song of Mary or the Canticle of Mary)
Magnificat
in the Magnificat, her
prayer gives
glory to God, who despite her lowly status, chose her to
be the Mother of the Savior.
In this prayer, Mary declared in the name of the Church :
My soul proclaims the glory of the Lord