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Yr 9 Women of Faith
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What kind of society/family was present in 1st Cent. Palestine? | Society was patriarchal- men had control over everything including their households, wives, and children. |
| How old are girls when they get married? | 14 years old |
| Where would 1st Century families sleep in the summer heat? | On the flat roofs above their home |
| What kind of society/family was present in 1st Cent. Palestine? | Society was patriarchal- men had control over everything including their households, wives, and children. |
| How old are girls when they get married? | 14 years old |
| Where would 1st Century families sleep in the summer heat? | On the flat roofs above their home |
| Who’s responsibility is to educate kids during 1st Century Palestine? | The primary role of educator fell to the family and then to the local synagogue |
| What kind of food did they make in 1st Century Palestine? | Food was always ‘kosher’ meaning fit for consumption by Israelites included goat and lamb, some fish and chicken. |
| What is the Catholic belief about the Virgin Birth? | That Mary conceived Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit without a human father. |
| What does the term fiat mean in relation to Mary, and when did she say it? | Fiat means “let it be done.” Mary said it at the Annunciation when she accepted God’s will to become the mother of Jesus. |
| What does the Immaculate Conception mean? | It means Mary was conceived without original sin. |
| What does the word Theotokos mean, and why is Mary given this title? | Theotokos means “God-bearer” or “Mother of God.” Mary is given this title because she gave birth to Jesus, who is both fully God and fully human. |
| What is the Catholic belief about the Virgin Birth? | That Mary conceived Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit without a human father. |
| How did Joseph respond when he discovered Mary was pregnant? | At first, he planned to quietly divorce her to avoid public shame, but after an angel appeared to him in a dream, he took her as his wife. |
| What does the Immaculate Conception mean? | It means Mary was conceived without original sin. |
| What is one way Mary is seen as a spiritual mother to Christians. | She intercedes for believers in prayer and serves as a model of faith, obedience, and trust in God. |
| What does the word Theotokos mean, and why is Mary given this title? | Theotokos means “God-bearer” or “Mother of God.” Mary is given this title because she gave birth to Jesus, who is both fully God and fully human. |
| How did Joseph respond when he discovered Mary was pregnant? | At first, he planned to quietly divorce her to avoid public shame, but after an angel appeared to him in a dream, he took her as his wife. |
| What is one way Mary is seen as a spiritual mother to Christians. | She intercedes for believers in prayer and serves as a model of faith, obedience, and trust in God. |
| What is the Rosary used for in Catholic tradition? | It is used as a form of prayer to meditate on the life of Jesus and Mary through a series of prayers and reflections |
| What does each decade focus on? | Each decade focuses on one Mystery—a significant event in the lives of Jesus and Mary. |
| What are the four sets of Mysteries of the Rosary? | Joyful Mysteries Sorrowful Mysteries Glorious Mysteries Luminous Mysteries |
| What is the main purpose of devotional prayer? | To express love, honour, and devotion to God, Jesus, Mary, or the saints |
| Why is devotional prayer compared to spending time with someone you love? | Because it is a way to build and strengthen a personal relationship through time, attention, and love. |
| What is contemplative prayer focused on? | Resting silently in God’s presence without words, focusing on God’s love. |
| What are two examples of contemplative prayer. | Sitting quietly in Eucharistic Adoration Silent meditation on a passage of Scripture |
| What benefits does contemplative prayer provide? | It brings inner peace, deepens faith, and strengthens a sense of closeness to God. |
| How is the Rosary a form of devotional prayer? | It honours Mary and reflects on the life of Jesus, showing love and commitment through a repeated prayer practice |
| Why does repetition help during the Rosary? | It helps quiet the mind, avoid distractions, and focus more fully on the events being meditated on |
| Why does Luke focus more on Mary than the other Gospel writers? | Luke highlights God lifting the lowly and humble, including women, the poor, and outsiders. Mary is shown as humble, obedient, reflective, trusting, and willing to act on God’s plan |
| Why is Mary not a major character in the Gospels? | The Gospels focus on Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, not His family. Mary’s significance grew later through Church tradition. |
| What are three ways Mary shows she is a disciple? | She says “yes” to God before fully understanding, follows Jesus from birth to death, and remains faithful even at the Cross. |
| What is the Assumption of Mary? | The belief that Mary was taken both body and soul into heaven at the end of her life. |
| Why was Mary assumed into heaven according to the Church? | Because she was the Mother of Jesus, free from sin, and did not experience bodily corruption after death. |
| How does the Assumption show Mary’s connection to Jesus? | She shares in His victory over sin and death through the resurrection. |
| Who was Mary Magdalene? | She was a close follower of Jesus mentioned in all four Gospels. |
| How did Jesus heal Mary Magdalene? | He cast out seven demons from her. |
| Where was Mary Magdalene during the crucifixion of Jesus? | She stayed at the crucifixion when others had run away. |
| Who was the first person to see the risen Jesus? | Mary Magdalene |
| How was Mary Magdalene’s reputation wrongly portrayed over time? | She was wrongly labelled as a sinner. |
| How does the Church view Mary Magdalene today? | As a true disciple and woman of faith. |
| What challenges did Mary Mackillop's family face during her childhood? | They were often poor because her father struggled to keep jobs. |
| What jobs did Mary do as a young woman to help her family? | She worked as a teacher and governess, educating children on farms and caring for her younger siblings. |
| What was the name of the religious order Mary founded? | The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. |
| What happened to Mary in 1871, and why? | She was excommunicated by Bishop Sheil, partly due to church officials disliking the independence of the Josephites. |
| How did Mary respond to her excommunication? | She did not speak badly of the bishop and continued to trust in God. |
| What kind of institutions did Mary help establish across Australia and New Zealand? | Schools, orphanages, and shelters. |
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