Mary - A Model Of Faith

Question 1

What do Catholics believe about Mary?

Answer 1

-Mary is considered to be a model of the Church because she embodied faith, charity and discipleship and put Christ in the centre of her life
-The Church seek to do these 3 things and aspire to be like Mary

Question 2

How was Mary faithful?

Answer 2

-Mary was a young girl when the angel Gabriel told her she would become pregnant with the Son of God
-She could have said no but put total faith and trust in God. Like Mary, we should always trust in God’s plan

Question 3

How was Mary charitable?

Answer 3

-Mary always showed compassion and kindness to others.
-She is an example that we should show compassion to others

Question 4

How did Mary embody discipleship?

Answer 4

-She spent her whole life dedicated to Jesus and was one of the last people with him till the end of his life, when he died on the cross
-She shows Catholics that we should always put Jesus first.

Question 5

What evidence is there for Mary being an inspiration?

Answer 5

“Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners”- The Hail Mary Prayer

Question 6

How does Mary being a model of faith influence a Catholic’s life?

Answer 6

-Catholic Christians will continue to spread the word of God so that everyone is aware of the saving power of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
-However, they will do this in a respectful way, such as making informative videos about their religion