Roman Catholicism: Mary
Synopsis
Like other Christian denominations, the Roman Catholic Church teaches Mary, a virgin, was the mother of Jesus. Unlike many other denominations however, it also teaches that Mary was born without original sin (the Immaculate Conception) as well as other doctrines not usually accepted by other Christian denominations.
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Related topics
- Mary (mother of Jesus)
- Theotokos
- Perpetual virginity of Mary
- Immaculate Conception
- Assumption of Mary
- Roman Catholicism: Co-Redemptrix
- Marian prayers | Rosary
- Visions and apparations | Marian apparitions
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Roman Catholicism: Mary (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
- Immaculate Conception And The Church Fathers : Question and Answer (justforcatholics.org)
- Mary's perpetual virginity - a Coptic perspective (W. Hanna)
For related quotations see Roman Catholicism: Mary (quotes)
Main article
Like other Christian denominations, the Roman Catholic Church teaches Mary, a virgin, was the mother of Jesus. Unlike many other denominations however, it also teaches that Mary was born without original sin (the Immaculate Conception as well as other ideas that are not accepted by other Christians.
Marian Dogma
Theotokos
Perpetual virginity of Mary
This doctrine asserts that she had no children before Jesus or after Him.
Immaculate Conception
This doctrine teaches that Mary was born without original sin, and was therefore sinless throughout her life.
Assumption of Mary
This teaches that because of her sinlessness, Mary never experienced a physical death – the result of sin. Instead, she was raised bodily into the presence of Christ.
Roman Catholicism: Co-Redemptrix
This doctrine holds that the obedience and sufferings of Mary were involved in securing the full redemption bought by Christ.
Hyperdulia - Special veneration
This teaching holds that because of her unparalleled role in salvation, Mary is worthy of special veneration and devotion. There are three specific terms of worship and veneration in Catholicism: latria – adoration that is due God alone, dulia – veneration afforded to the saints, and hyperdulia – special veneration given to Mary.
Marian prayers
Rosary
Marian apparitions
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