Mary as a Model for the Catholic Church Flashcards
What is the Immaculate Conception
The belief that Mary was born without original Sin
Annunciation
When Mary was asked to be the Mother of Jesus
what is the Visitation
When Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth
What is the Virgin Birth
Jesus’ Birth, conceived by the Holy Spirit
The Death of Jesus
Mary stayed with Jesus when dying on the cross
The Assumption
Mary was taken into Heaven body and soul after death
Model of Discipleship
She believed in Jesus form the moment of his conception. She accepts her role in God’s plan and her sacrifice started before Jesus’ birth
Model of Faith
She demonstrated Faith by accepting Jesus and obeying Joseph’s command to flee Egypt and return to Nazareth. She was told by Simeon a ‘sword of sorrow would pierce her heart’ but she still had faith in God
Model of Charity
She encouraged Jesus to solve the problem of lack of wine at the wedding at Cana. St Bonaventure describes her ultimate act of charity ‘Mary so loved the world as to give her only-begotten son.’
