Mary as A Model of the Church Flashcards
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How is Mary a model of the church?
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- her life reflects the values, teachings and beliefs of the catholic faith
- mary is embodiment of what is meant to be catholic
- called the mother of the church since she is the mother of christ
- kept faith in God even through her suffering
2
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How is her being joined with Jesus important?
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- The Immaculate Conception where she must be sinless in order to bear the sinless Jesus
- The Assumption when Mary’s body is raised to heaven by Jesus
- called the Mother of the Church since the church is Christs body
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How is she a model of discipleship?
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- sometimes called the first disciple because of her belief in Jesus
- believed in Jesus at the Annunciation
- believed in Jesus even before he was born
- showed complete devotion to Jesus
- always helpful and supportive of her son (Wedding Feast at Cana)
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How is she a model of faith and charity?
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- she was a young unmarried woman who risked death by carrying Jesus
- showed faith in God by accepting to give birth to Jesus, obeying the command in Josephs dream and later returning to Nazareth
- her acts of faith and sacrifice are also acts of charity
- encourages Jesus to solve the problem of lack of wine at the wedding in Cana
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What are the implications of teaching about Mary for the Catholic life today?
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- catholic churches have a statue of mary
- she has many titles including: Blessed Mother, Virgin and Our Lady
- the church celebrates many Marian Feast Days
- hymns and prayers dedicated to Mary like Hail Mary
