Studyguide Flashcards
Where is most information about Mary found?
In gospels of Matthew and Luke
Who were Mary’s parents?
Joachim and Ann
What is the name of the angel who announced to Mary the “Good News”?
Angel Gabriel
Why is Mary called the “New Eve”?
Marys yes to God made up for eves disobedience
Why is Mary called the “Immaculate Conception”?
Mary was the immaculate conception because she was conceived without sin
Did Jesus have brothers or sisters? Aren’t they mentioned in the Bible?
Mary is the spiritual mother of god. Jesus didn’t have any brothers or sisters because Mary was always a Virgin. We are spiritual all related.
What does Mary’s perpetual virginity reflect?
Mary was completely committed to God enough to keep her virginity
How did Mary become our mother?
Jesus gave her to us as she was dying on the cross
How is Mary the model for our lives?
She never sought her fame and glory, only the glory of God
What role did St. Joseph play in Jesus and Mary’s lives?
He was the foster father of Jesus and did all things a good Jewish father should do
On November1, 1950, Pope Pius XII, proclaimed the doctrine of the Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary as infallible. What does this doctrine teach, and when is this event celebrated in the Church’s liturgical calendar?
It teaches us that Mary was assumed body and soul to heaven on august 15
A common criticism of the Catholic practice of praying to Mary is that it supposedly places an unnecessary “middle man” between us and God. “I don’t pray to Mary,” some say, “I just pray directly to God.” How should you answer this?
We pray directly to God. Jesus will do anything that is good for our salvation
Mary speaks very little in the Bible, and there are absolutely no words recorded of St. Joseph. How can this detail help us to live better lives.
They both humbly committed theirselves to Gods will. They were people of deed not word.
