Theology Chapter 9 Vocabulary - Mary (Red Book)

Flashcards on the Chapter of Mary

Annunciation

The visit of the angel Gabriel to be the Virgin Mary to inform her that she was to be the mother of the Savior.

Assumption

The dogma that when the Blessed Virgin Mary’s earthly life was finished, because she was sinless, she was kept from corruption and taken soul and body into heavenly glory.

Evangelist

• Means “one who announces good news.”

• This title is given to the four Gospel writers.

• Mary was the first evangelist.

Immaculate Conception

A dogma of the Church that teaches that Mary was conceived without Original Sin due to the anticipated redemptive graces of her Son, Jesus.

Liturgical Year

The calendar that guides the liturgies and prayers of the Church.

Magnificat

• The canticle of Mary in which the Blessed Virgin Mary professes her faith in God and praises God for her faith in God and praises God for his faithfulness to his people.

• Also a song.

Mediatrix

• The title given to Mary expresses her unique relationship to Christ and the Church.

• Mother of God and the Church.

  • Connects God with the human race

New Eve

• The disobedience of Adam and Eve brought death and suffering into the world.

• Mary became the new Eve.

Panagia

A title for Mary, meaning “all-holy,” Mary was free from all sin from the moment of her conception.

Perpetual virginity of Mary

Mary was a virgin in conceiving Jesus, in giving birth to him, and in remaining always virgin ever after.

Public Ministry (of Jesus)

The public life and ministry of Jesus began at his baptism and concluded with his entry into Jerusalem as the king - Messiah

Theotokos

Word meaning “God-bearer,” a title for Mary professing that she is truly the mother of God.

Visitation

The visit of Mary to Elizabeth after the Annunciation.

Protoevangelium

The first time we hear about God’s plan to save his people