Mary as a model of the Church Flashcards
Catholic Christianity - Sources of wisdom and authority
what is the Annunciation?
the greeting of Gabriel when he told Mary she was to have a son who would be the Christ
what is the Assumption?
the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken into heaven body and soul
what is Immaculate conception?
the belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin and was always full of grace
what is the Theotokes?
the Greek description of Mary as the ‘God bearer’
how is the Virgin Mary a model of the Church?
- as the mother of Christ, she gave him to the world
- she was the mother of Christ and the Church is like a mother to believers
- by her assumption into heaven, she shows that the Church will bring faithful Christians into heaven
how is Mary a model of Christian discipleship?
- she obeyed God’s plan for her by not questioning what was to happen to her
- she showed complete devotion to Jesus, she loved her son and was with him right to the end
- she was conceived without sin (immaculate conception)
how is Mary an example of faith?
- she believed the message of the Angel Gabriel at the Annunciation even though she had no proof
- she trusted that God would make sure death was not the end for her son
- she believed that Jesus was God’s Son before he performed any miracles
how is Mary an example of charity?
- she gave up her own life for God’s son when she could have refused
- she was always ready to help others
- she continues to pray for those who need her help
how do the teachings of Mary are important for Catholic life today?
- she had an immaculate conception
- if she hadn’t obeyed God, Jesus would haven’t been born and without his birth there would be no Christianity
- at the end of her life, she was taken up to heaven instead of dying
what is a Source of wisdom of Mary as a model of the Church?
‘Mary, Mother of Christ, Mother of the Church.’ Catechism of the Catholic Church
