Religious Exam prep S1/Y9

Who is Mary?

Is the mother of god. The only virgin in history

How was Mary’s life?

She lived a modest life, a woman in a Jewish family, within the bloodline of David’s. Living in Nazareth, in Galilee. Having a husband - Joseph and her parents - Anne and Joachim(who are from royal bloodlines). Cousin of Elizabeth.

What did Mary do?

She gave birth to Jesus yet remained a virgin, being called ‘the Mother of God’. An important figure for believers when faith in the Lord began to increase.

When did Mary become Important?

During the 1st Century, when her status as ‘Queen’ spiritually provoked Nazareth

What are the 6 Interpretations of Mary?

‘Virgin, Mother of God’, Immaculate conception, The assumption, Mother of the Church, Theotokos

Why was Mary believed to be the ‘Virgin, Mother of God’?

Mary gave birth to Jesus without intercourse, and the birth of Jesus was spiritually symbolic. Becoming history and the beginning of humanity

Why was Mary believed to be the ‘Immaculate Conception’?

Pope Pois IX defined the immaculate conception, inspired by scripture, to glorify Mary and preserve her from sins.

Why was Mary believed to be the ‘Assumption’?

Taught my Pope Pius IX, a theory that believed after death, Mary will reunite her son in heaven, instead of atoning for the sins of many. As she spiritually lived in union with her son

Why was Mary believed to be the ‘Mother of Church’?

They believe, as the mother of Jesus, that through spiritual connection, she was the mother who housed the community

Why was Mary believed to be the ‘Theotokos’?

Means ‘God-bearer’, represents her as an important figure that gave life to the Messiah and has been chosen by God to have an honoured responsibility

Why was Mary - Madonna Del Miracolo Significant - Italy

Alfonso Ratisbonne had a distaste for Catholicism. He was challenged to wear the miraculous medal, and he agreed. Resulting in him becoming enlightened by an envisionment of Mary. Turning catholic

How is Mary usually depicted in art?

A spiritually connecting figure, mother of Jesus, motherly soft, a human woman who bordered heaven, a sinless woman, someone sacred, pretty

How was Mary like as a disciple?

Devoted, a silent reflector, courageous, supportive, faithful, a preacher, obedient

What is a disciple?

A devoted follower who spreads a teaching or principles

What was the legal Status of a woman in the bible?

More valuables are sold at high prices. Their decisions were finalised by their husband or father.

What was the religious Status of Women in the Bible

Ladies of duty of taking care of the house. Women were taught in Torah, which Jewish Society did not like.

Why was Mary - Our Lady of Mount Carmel significant - Israel & England

Occurred in the 12th and 13th centuries. Christian hermits and monks settled in Mount Carmel, creating a chapel dedicated to Mary, their protector.

What is Original Sin

It is the sin that was passed down from Adam and Eve, eating the apple in Eden.