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RELIGION
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Immaculate Conception? | Mary was conceived without original sin. |
| Who is the Virgin Mary? | Mother of Jesus who remained a virgin. |
| What does Mediatrix mean? | Mary intercedes between people and Jesus. |
| What does Theotokos mean? | "God-bearer" or Mother of God. |
| What is the Annunciation? | Angel Gabriel told Mary she would have Jesus. |
| What is the Assumption? | Mary was taken body and soul into heaven. |
| What are apparitions? | Appearances of Mary to people. |
| What were women's roles in 1st-century Palestine? | Caring for home, children, and family. |
| Could women lead society in 1st-century Palestine? | No, men held most authority. |
| How is Australia different today? | Women have equal rights and opportunities. |
| What is the Rosary? | A prayer using beads to reflect on Jesus' life. |
| What are the four Mysteries of the Rosary? | Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous. |
| What is devotional prayer? | Prayer of praise, thanks, or requests to God. |
| What is contemplative prayer? | Quiet prayer focused on God's presence. |
| How is Mary described in the Gospels? | Faithful, humble, obedient, and trusting. |
| What happened at the Annunciation? | Gabriel announced Jesus' birth to Mary. |
| What happened at Jesus' birth? | Jesus was born in Bethlehem. |
| What happened at the Crucifixion? | Mary stood by Jesus' cross. |
| What happened when Mary visited Elizabeth? | Elizabeth praised Mary; Mary sang the Magnificat. |
| What does the color blue represent? | Purity and heaven. |
| What does white represent? | Holiness and innocence. |
| What does red represent? | Love and sacrifice. |
| What does a lily symbolise? | Purity |
| What do stars symbolise? | Mary as Queen of Heaven. |
| What does a rose symbolise? | Mary's love and beauty. |
| Who was Mary Magdalene? | A follower of Jesus and first witness of the Resurrection. |
| What happened on Easter? | Jesus rose from the dead. |
| Why is Mary Magdalene a role model? | She stayed faithful and shared the Good News. |
| Who was Mary MacKillop? | Australia's first Catholic saint. |
| Why was Mary MacKillop excommunicated? | She challenged a priest |
| What is Mary MacKillop's legacy? | Catholic education and helping the poor. |
| What did Mary MacKillop do? | Founded the Sisters of St Joseph. |
| Why did Mary MacKillop do it? | To educate poor children and help those in need. |
| Where did Mary MacKillop work? | South Australia |
| What does "yes" at the Annunciation show? | Mary's trust and obedience to God. |
| Why is Mary important to Catholics? | She is Jesus' mother and a model of faith. |
| Why do Catholics pray the Rosary? | To reflect on Jesus' life through Mary's eyes. |
| Which Gospel tells the Annunciation? | Luke 1:26–38. |
| Which Gospel tells Jesus' birth? | Luke 2:1–20. |
| Which Gospel describes Mary at the Cross? | John 19:25–27. |
| Which Gospel tells Mary's visit to Elizabeth? | Luke 1:39–56. |
| Why does Luke focus on Mary | Luke focuses on Mary because she is a model of faith and obedience. He shows how she trusted God from the Annunciation through Jesus' childhood, helping readers understand her important role in God's plan. |