MIDTERMS: RE ED

• The study of Mary

  Mariology
• Catechism of the Catholic Church #487


  What the Catholic Faith believes about Mary is based on what it believes about Christ, and what it it teaches about Mary illumines in turn its faith in Christ.
• Biblical Mary Dramatically Different from the Mary of Mariology

  Misconceptions about Mary
• Mary in Scripture Seen as Slighted by Christ

  Misconceptions about Mary
• Marian Doctrines Are without Exception Unscriptural 


  Misconceptions about Mary
• Marian Mediation and Intercession Contrary to Salvation by Faith Alone


  Misconceptions about Mary
• Idolatory and Diabolic Signs and Wonders


  Misconceptions about Mary
• Mary's Name in HEBREW; Its meaning

  Miryam; The Exalted One
• Mary's name in GREEK; its meaning

  Maria, Mariam; lady, beautiful, well-beloved
• Mary's name in LATIN; its meaning

  Mar; sea (song: star of the sea)
• Mary's Motto


  Do whatever Jesus tells you to do
• Mary's Hobby

  Following Jesus
• Mary was born without original sin, and was therefore sinless throughout her life.

  Mary's Immaculate Conception
• Mary received almost nightly visits by angels as a temple child.

  Catholic Tradition teachings
• Had no children before Jesus (a Biblical teaching) or after Him (unbiblical)

  Mary's Perpetual Virginity
• Because of her sinlessness, Mary never experienced physical death—the result of sin. Instead, she was raised bodily into the presence of Christ.


  Mary's Physical Ascension into Heaven
• Holds that the obedience and sufferings of Mary were essential to secure the full redemption brought by Christ.

  Mary's Role as Co-redemptrix and Mediatrix of all Graces
• Because of Mary's unparalleled role in salvation, Mary is worthy of special adoration.

  Mary's Right to Veneration and/or Worship
• She is the Mother and Model of the Entire Church

  The Virgin Mary
• The Woman of Nazareth

  The Virgin Mary
• Why does Mary have exactly 12 virtues?

  Exactly 12 like the stars on her crown, and the months of the year
• The Virgin Mary always had integral faith in God; She accepted His plan and fully trusted in his Word.

  Model of Faith
• She never abandoned God's will but always trusted that after the Cross comes the Resurrection

  Model of Hope
• All she did was ____ always. She knew that all we have is a gift from God, and she lived "giving until it hurts."

  Model of Love
• the two Fundamental Attitudes of Love

  Generosity and Diligence
• Mary is a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus.


  Model of Chastity
• In her, this was linked to austerity and simplicity. Mary wouldn't fall into consumerism or spending money just for the sake of it.

  Model of Poverty
• It helps us carry out God's will before satisfying our own desires and despite our attachments.

  Model of Obedience
• "Behold the handmaid of the Lord"


  Model of Obedience
• Mary accepted her condition as God's creature at all times. She understood perfectly where her place was, and where God was.

  Model of Humility
• The Virgin Mary is a teacher in knowing how to wait and accept God's times, especially when things don't turn out the way we hope or in the midst of suffering.


  Model of Patience
• Our Blessed Mother knew how to receive and have _____ on everyone; Mary believes all things, endure all things and bear all things.

  Model of Mercy
• She was happy with what she had and received all that the lord gave her with joy.

  Model of Joy
• The Virgin Mary lived in constant thanksgiving for the Lord's countless gifts.


  Model of Gratitude
• She was the first to live in intimacy with God, and all her life was union with her Son. Ask Mary to help us unite hearts to the Heart of Jesus in every moment of our lives.

  Model of Prayer
• Was Mary's birth and existence prophesized?

  Yes
• Where was Mary's prophecy written?

  The Old Testament
• When the Anglican Society of Mary was formed


  1931
• In what language was Mary's English name derived?

  Greek
• The Islamic name of Mary 


  Maryam