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The 3 Mary's
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception | Mary is born without original sin |
| The Virgin Mary | Mary gave birth to Jesus while still a virgin. Jesus was conceived without a human father. |
| Mediatrix | One who intercedes Intercedes means that Mary prays for us like a good friend might pray for you |
| Theotokos | Greek word meaning "God bearer" or "Mother of God". |
| Annunciation | Mary' "yes"(also referred to as her fiat yes or let it be done) This moment is also known as annunciation |
| Assumption | The belief that Mary was taken both body and soul to heaven at the end of her life |
| Apparitions | When Mary is believed to have appeared to someone |
| The education of women in 1st century Palestine | Household management, marriage and family responsibilities |
| The education of women in modern day Aus compared to 1st century Palestine | Women have more opportunities and equality. This allows women to take on greater roles in society |
| Why is Mary Magdalene considered a good role model in the Church? | She was the first to see the risen Jesus after the resurrection and the first messenger of Resurrection |
| Why is Mary McKillop remembered in Australia | She's the first Australian saint who worked with the poor and set up many catholic schools in Australia and New Zealand |
| Why was Mary McKillop kicked out from the church for a time? | She was excommunicated after having an argument with the bishop about the sisters of St. Joseph organization in 1871 but her excommunication was lifted in 1873 |
| Why is Mary's yes (her fiat) considered such a powerful act? | Mary's "yes" (or fiat) is a powerful act because it represents radical trust, profound surrender, and a turning point in salvation history |
| Luke Gospel reference to Mary | Humble and obediant to God's plan |
| Matthew Gospel reference to Mary | Focuses more on Joseph's role in Jesus' birth |
| Mark Gospel reference to Mary | Emphasis on Jesus' identity as the son of God, not his family |
| John Gospel reference to Mary | Mary as the mother of Jesus |
| Starting at the cross, label the beads clockwise around the rosary | Apostles creed(cross), Hail Holy Queen, Our father, Glory Be and Hail Mary |
| What are the 4 Mysteries of the Rosary? | Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous |
| Events in the Joyful Mysteries | Annunciation and Nativity |
| Events in the Sorrowful Mysteries | Jesus' crucifixion and carrying the cross |
| Events in the Glorious Mysteries | Jesus's Resurrection and Ascension |
| Events in the Luminous Mysteries | The Baptism of Jesus and The last supper |
| A devotional prayer | A guided prayer that has a specific purpose |
| A contemplative prayer | A silent or still form of prayer |
| What type of prayer is the Rosary? | Both types because you have repeated scripted prayers and time for contemplation (sit in silence) and to think (reflect) |
| Mary's role | Importance begins with her "yes". By accepting God's call she became the first and greatest disciple |
| Mary's influence | Model of faith and discipleship. Commitment as a mother |
| Impact on Catholic Practice | Pray the Rosary and Marian prayers Use Mary's life as a model of discipleship |
| Luke's purpose is to? | Show how God works through humble people |
| Blue symbolic meaning and relevance | Purity, royalty, importance, honour and Heavenly Grace. Most common colour lined with Mary, Representing connection to Heaven. |
| Red symbolic meaning and relevance | Love, sacrifice and suffering. Shown in contrast with blue torreflect her deep love and emotional suffering especially during Jesus' crucifixion |
| White symbolic meaning and relevance | Purity, innocence, holiness, and sinless. Often used in Marian apparitions to show she's sinless |
| Gold symbolic meaning and relevance | Glory and divinity. Used in halos backgrounds to show Her closeness to God |
| Green symbolic meaning and relevance | Hope, life, and renewal. New starts and growth |
| Lily (White Flower) | Purity and virginity. Common in scenes in annunciation |
| Blue Mantle | Her role as queen of Heaven. Indicates protection and faithfulness |
| Crescent moon | Her glory and victory over sin. Often seen at her feet in artwork linked to Revelation 12 |
| Crown of 12 stars | Queenship and Holiness. Taken from Revelation 12:1 |
| Immaculate Heart | Her love and sorrows. Usually shown with a heart pierced by a sword or surrounded by roses |
| Rose | Love, beauty and devotion. Mary is sometimes called " The Mystical Rose" |
| Mirror | Mary reflects God's light. Referred to in the Litany of Loreto as "Mirror of Justice" |
| Dove/ Rays of light | Holy Spirit. Shows divine intervention |