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RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites St. Jude Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults SIGN IN AT THE WELCOME TABLE AND ENJOY THE FOOD

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Lady Knights January 26 Trivia Night!

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Prayer Randy Vitek, Diaconate Candidate

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Sunday Scripture Reading Reading 1 BAR 5:1-9 Reading 2 PHIL 1:4-6, 8-11 Gospel LK 3:1-6 Gospel Reflection Randy Vitek, Diaconate Candidate

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Tonight s Meeting December 4 RCIA Service Project Cookie Decoration Bicycle Assembly Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead. Mother Teresa

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Next Meeting December 11 Special Events Anointing of the Catechumens Blessing of Catechumens and Candidates Blessed Virgin Mary By: Roberta Robinson Susan Barone References: This Is Our Faith: Ch 10; pp 128-135

The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of our Lord Susan Barone and Roberta Robinson December 2018

The Blessed Virgin Mary Four Marian Dogmas: Mary, Mother of God Immaculate Conception Perpetual Virginity Assumption of Mary Madonna del Granduca Raphael 1505

The Blessed Virgin Mary Dogma vs Doctrine? Doctrine refers to all forms of Church teaching Dogma Divinely revealed, infallible statements of truth. Issued by the Pope or a Council. All Dogmas are doctrine, but not all doctrines are dogma. (CCC 88-89) Statue of Mary at the Church of St. Anne, Jerusalem

The First Dogma: Mother of God Defined at Ephesus in 431 Mary is the Mother of Jesus, the Son of God, not just His human nature. The Annunciation Jesus human and divine natures: True God and True man References Gal 4:4, CCC 509 Statue of Mary & Elizabeth at the Church of the Visitation, Jerusalem

Dogma of The Immaculate Conception Mary was conceived without Original Sin. Immaculate = without stain Immaculate Conception vs. Virgin Birth Early References: St. Ephrem of Syria 4 th Century St. Augustine 5 th Century St.Anne & St Joachim with Mary

Dogma of The Immaculate Conception Defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854: The most Blessed Virgin Mary, in the first instant of her conception was preserved from all stain of Original Sin. (from Ineffabilis Deus)

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception is December 8 Washington DC

Dogma of Perpetual Virginity St. Anne, Mary s mother, dedicated Mary to the service of the church. Vow of virginity and St. Joseph Biblical reference: Ezekiel 44:2 Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple --fresco by Giotto in Padua, Italy (c. 1305)

Dogma of Perpetual Virginity Mary was a virgin before, during and after the birth of Jesus, and for the rest of her life. - as affirmed by the Lateran Council, 649

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pope Pius XII 1950 Mary was taken up body and soul into Heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things Munificentissimus Deus

Special Feast Days of Mary Holy Days of Obligation January 1 Mary, Mother of God August 15 The Assumption of Mary December 8 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary at Basilica in Nazareth -courtesy of Bill Carter

Other Feast Days of Mary May 13 Our Lady of Fatima May 31 The Visitation to Elizabeth July 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel August 22 The Queenship of Mary (Mary, Queen of Heaven) September 8 Birth of the Virgin Mary *December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas Our Lady of Guadalupe

Thank You! Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Additional Slides follow relating to Mary From Previous Year s Presentations

~The Hail Mary~ Hail Mary, full of grace The Lord is with Thee! Blessed are Thou among women, And Blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, Now, and at the hour of our death. AMEN.

The Rosary

Marian Apparitions Lourdes, France 1858 Mary appeared 18 times to a young girl, Bernadette I am the Immaculate Conception

Marian Apparitions Fatima, Portugal 1917 Mary appeared six times to three children

Sacramentals Scapular Miraculous Medal

The Blessed Virgin Mary Discussion Question Jesus gave Mary to us as our Mother. How can Mary s example and her faith help us in our own daily lives? Our Lady of Perpetual Help

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Table Discussion What struck you or touched you in this presentation? Did anything puzzle you?

Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites RCIA Journey of Faith

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Catholic Fun Fact

Part II Mary in Scripture

Mary in Scripture from Genesis to Revelation

Mary in Genesis " I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." Genesis 3:15

Mary is "The Woman" Genesis 3:15 John 2:3-4 John 19:28 Revelation 12:4

"The Woman" in John When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, "Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servers, "Do whatever he tells you." John 2:3-4

"The Woman" again When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!" John 19:26

"The Woman" in Revelation And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to bear a child, that he might devour her child when she brought it forth; she brought forth a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. Revelation 12:4

Typology Typology is where a person or event in the Old Testament foreshadows a greater person or event in the New Testament.

Typology Typology is where a person or event in the Old Testament foreshadows a greater person or event in the New Testament. Example: King David foreshadowed Jesus. Both were shepherds Both were born in Bethlehem Both started public life at age 30 Both were King of Israel

Eve foreshadows Mary Genesis

Mary - The New Eve Eve Eve was created full of grace. Eve participated willingly in the act she performed. Eve listened to a fallen angel, and conceived death. Eve disobeys, and therefore brings sin and death into the world. Mary Mary was created full of grace. Mary participated willingly in the act she performed. (Fiat!) Mary listened to the angel Gabriel and conceived life. Mary obeys, and therefore brings life and salvation into the world.

Bathsheba foreshadows Mary 1 Kings 2:13-20

King Solomon & Bathsheba Note: The King s mother is the queen. The King rises when his mother enters the room. The King bows to his mother. The King has a chair brought for her, on his right. She intercedes for the people. The King will not refuse her requests.

Bathsheba foreshadows Mary As Queen and Intercessor Then Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. " I have one request to make of you; do not refuse me." She said to him, "Say on." And he said, "Pray ask King Solomon--he will not refuse you--to give me Abishag the Shunammite as my wife." Bathsheba said, "Very well; I will speak for you to the king." So Bathsheba went to King Solomon, to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose to meet her, and bowed down to her; then he sat on his throne, and had a seat brought for the king's mother; and she sat on his right. Then she said, "I have one small request to make of you; do not refuse me." And the king said to her, "Make your request, my mother; for I will not refuse you." 1 Kings 2:13-20

Queen of Heaven and Earth

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The Ark of the Covenant

The Ark of the Covenant foreshadows Mary

The Old and the New The Old Ark of the Covenant The New Ark of the Covenant

The Ark of the Covenant Contents The Old Ark of the Covenant The Presence of God Aaron s staff, symbolizing the priesthood Manna from the desert, bread from Heaven Fragments of the Ten Commandments (The Law) The New Ark of the Covenant Mary carried the Presence of God in her womb. Mary carried the new High Priest in her womb. Mary carried the true Bread of Heaven in her womb. Mary carried Jesus, who gave us the New Law.

Mary - The Ark of the Covenant David was moving the Ark to the City of David, but they stopped in the hill country and decided to let it stay there for three months. When the Ark was finally delivered to the City of David, David celebrated and leapt before the Lord. During that time, "David feared the LORD that day and said, "How can the ark of the Lord come to me?" (2 Samuel 6)

Mary - The Ark of the Covenant David was moving the Ark to the City of David, but they stopped in the hill country and decided to let it stay there for three months. When the Ark was finally delivered to the City of David, David celebrated and leapt before the Lord. During that time, "David feared the LORD that day and said, "How can the ark of the Lord come to me?" (2 Samuel 6) In the same way, Mary went to the hill country for three months, and the baby in Elizabeth's womb leapt for joy upon their meeting. Elizabeth says, "And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me"? (Luke 1:43)

The Ark of the Covenant in the Book of Revelation Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant was seen within his temple; and there were flashes of lightning, voices, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and heavy hail. And a great portent appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; she was with child. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to bear a child, that he might devour her child when she brought it forth; she brought forth a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne. Revelation 11-19 12:1-6

And a great portent appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; she was with child Revelation 12:1-6

The Aztecs

Cortez, Spanish Conquistador

Juan Diego

The Virgin Appears

Uncle Juan Bernardino Is Cured

Mary Arranges Roses

The Bishop s Palace

Mexico City

Mexico City The Sun

Mexico City The Moon

Mexico City The Stars

Mexico City Regional Topography

Mexico City Virginal Sash

Mexico City Aztec Hieroglyph

Mexico City Brooch w/cros s

Mexico City Living Eyes

"Guadalupe" "Coatlaxopeuh" the one who crushes the serpent"

Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast: December 12

A Reminder We do not worship Mary!

A Reminder We only ask for her intercession.

An Early Marian Prayer The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

Amen!

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Table Discussion What struck you or touched you in this presentation? Did anything puzzle you?

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Tonight s Presentations Questions and Answers

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Announcements Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Celebration, Weds, Dec. 12, 7:00 pm Saturday Make-up sessions are at 10 am, Room 311 Presentations are posted at: https://stjudeparish.com/rcia-presentations

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Next Meeting December 19 Potluck Church Tour By: Ann Mikelonis

RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Q&A: Fr. Abraham Thomas Fr. Joel Bako