Mary: Our Spiritual Mother
After Jesus’ death and resurrection, who did Mary become for us?
Our spiritual mother.
What is the Incarnation?
The moment Jesus became human.
What is a dogma?
A sacred truth revealed by God through the Holy Spirit.
What do we focus on during Advent and Christmas?
The Incarnation, Nativity, Visitation, Presentation, Epiphany.
What does “Prince of Peace” mean?
Jesus brings peace to our hearts and the world.
How does Mary help us as we grow in faith?
She guides and protects us.
Mary is a faithful daughter to whom?
God the Father.
Which dogma teaches that Mary was free from sin from the moment of her conception?
The Immaculate Conception.
What is the focus during Lent and Holy Week?
Jesus’ journey to the cross, passion, and death.
What does “The Good Shepherd” mean?
Jesus watches, guides, and protects us—we follow His voice.
What Parish celebration honours the conception of Mary by St. Anne?
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
What is Mary’s relationship to Jesus the Son?
A loving mother.
Which dogma states that Mary remained a virgin?
Mary is ever virgin.
What do we celebrate during Easter?
The Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost, Acts of the Apostles.
What does “The True Vine” mean?
Jesus is our source of life; when rooted in Him, we are fruitful.
Why is Mary known as the “New Eve”?
Why is Mary known as the “New Eve”?
How is Mary connected to the Holy Spirit?
She is a willing soul open to the power of the Holy Spirit.
Why is Mary called “Mother of God”?
Because Jesus is God and she is His mother.
Ordinary Time (between Advent & Lent) focuses on what?
Jesus’ early life and public ministry.
What does “The Cornerstone” mean?
Jesus is our firm foundation and support.
What fills us with hope when we think of the Assumption of Mary?
Hope that we too may be brought into Heaven.
Complete the statement: “It is through Mary that God ___.”
Fulfills His promise to the world and sends Jesus, the answer to our prayers.
What dogma teaches that Mary was taken body and soul into Heaven?
The Assumption.
Ordinary Time (between Easter & Advent) focuses on what?
Christ’s reign and the Church.
Explain why the Incarnation is important to Christians and how it shows God’s love.
The Incarnation shows that God loves us so much He sent Jesus to become human, live among us, and save us. It is God fulfilling His promise through Mary.