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The name for Mary used to describe how she was preserved from sin from the first moment of her existence
The Immaculate Conception
What is the official name for feast today?
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Who did Mary appear to in Lourdes, France where she gave her name by saying, "I am the Immaculate Conception"?
St. Bernadette
This is the reason why Mary was born without any sin.
she was going to be the Mother of Jesus
Did Mary ever sin?
No
The name for Mary which compares her to a flower
Mystical Rose
What is the liturgical color for this feast day?
White
What do we call the Marian apparition where she appeared to the three shepherd children Jacinta, Francesco, and Lucia?
Our Lady of Fatima
Brazil, Korea, Nicaragua, Philippines, Portugal, Spain and the United States.
countries where Mary of the Immaculate Conception is official patroness
The names of Mary's parents.
Who are Anne and Joachim?
The name for Mary which compares her to a source of happiness
Cause of Our Joy
What do we mean when we say that Mary was immaculately conceived?
Mary was kept free from Original Sin and all the effects of Original Sin.
What miracle did Mary give this Mexican saint to prove to the bishop that Mary truly did appear to the saint?
She left her image on Juan Diego's tilma.
When was the feast of the Immaculate Conception adopted?
It was adopted in 1263 by the Franciscans.
In order for Jesus to fulfill his mission Mary had to let Jesus do what on the cross.
die on the cross
The name for Mary given to her because she held Jesus, Who is Wisdom Itself, on her lap
Seat of Wisdom
In which century was the dogma of the Immaculate Conception officially promulgated?
19th century (1854)
What title was given to Mary after she appeared to a religious sister in the woods of Green Bay, WI and later rescued many people from a deadly fire in the same area?
Our Lady of Good Help
What did Gabriel have to say to Mary?
That she would bare the Son of God and to not be afraid since God is with you.
Pope Piux IX made the this an official dogma of the Church.
Immaculate Conception
The Greek name for Mary which means "God-bearer"
Theotokos
On which date was the dogma of the Immaculate Conception officially promulgated by Pope Pius IX?
December 8th
What do we call the Marian apparition where she silently appeared standing on the roof of a church, with St. Joseph and St. John, to 15 witnesses for over 2 hours in Ireland?
Our Lady of Knock
When is the Immaculate Conception?
It is on December 8th.
What hope does God give us?
the hope of salvation