Mary, Mother of the Church
Mary supported Jesus as his
Mother
Mary was a virgin and conceived by the power of the
Holy Spirit
Mary went to visit her cousin ____
Elizabeth
The Communion of Saints refers to holy people, both _____ and dead
Living
The Saints are like our _____ in Heaven
Friends
Did Mary know God before becoming the Mother of God? Why or why not?
Yes, Mary prayed. She was very devoted to God and lived a life of holiness. Her parents helped her to learn about God and how to pray.
When the Angel visited her, Mary said "I am the..." what?
Handmaid of the Lord (or Lord's Servant)
Who was Elizabeth pregnant with?
John the Baptist
We profess our belief in the Communion of Saints at Mass when we pray the _____
Nicene Creed
Mary is the Queen of all Saints and is our _____ mother
Spiritual
Mary is the mother of
Jesus, The Church, and all believers
By saying "___" to the Incarnation, Mary cooperated in the work of Christ
Yes
Elizabeth greeted Mary, saying she was the most ____ of all women
Blessed
The belief in the Communion of Saints also binds us to one another and to ____
God
As our heavenly friends, we ask those who are in Heaven to bring our needs to ____
God
Jesus gave the Church the gift of His mother, as told in what Gospel?
John
Who would she give birth to?
The Son of the Most High / Jesus
The Greek term for Mary as the "God-bearer" is _____
Theotokos
Saints are our companions in what?
Prayer
True or False: Only priests, nuns, or other religious that perform miracles become Saints.
False! Sainthood is possible for EVERYONE that lives a life of incredible virtue and love for God.
How many Marian apparitions (when Mary appears to people on Earth usually with an important message) has the Church officially declared valid?
26 approved apparitions (thousands are under investigation though!)
What were Mary's last words recorded in the Bible?
"Do whatever He (Jesus) tells you" (John 2:5)
What are the 4 Marian Dogmas (truths revealed by God that the Church teaches)?
1. Mary is the Mother of God
2. Mary is the Ever-Virgin
3. Mary is the Immaculate Conception
4. Mary assumed into Heaven
How many stages are there to become a Saint?
Four stages: servant of God --> venerable --> blessed --> saint
Which saint was a carpenter, is often depicted holding lilies as a sign of purity, and is the terror of demons? This saints feast day is March 19.
St. Joseph, Mary's husband and Jesus' foster-father.