Disciple’s Faith Disciple First and Last

Disciple’s Courage Disciple and Mother Disciple of the Kingdom

Mary A Disciple’s Faith
• Mary clearly had a great deal of faith. She believes the Angel Gabriel
that God will bring something miraculous.

• When Mary said, ‘let it be done’ she accepted God’s will and showed
faith in God’s plan for her.

• She is an example to Christians that we should believe in God’s power.

Mary A Disciple’s Courage
• Mary is sometimes thought to be timid but she had to show
tremendous courage.

• It was dangerous to be pregnant out of wedlock in those days – she

could have been killed.

• This is supported by Mary going to visit her cousin Elizabeth in the

hills as soon as she realises she was pregnant.
Mary A Disciple and Mother
• CCC describes Mary as the Mother of God and of the Church.
 Mary A Disciple of the Kingdom
When Elizabeth said, “Hail Mary”
Mary said,
“My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Mary’s response is known
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for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; as the Magnificat.
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for he who is mighty has done great things for me, Magnificat = mega praise
and holy is his name.
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And his mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation. Mary is not meek in her
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He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
response. She shows
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he has brought down the mighty from their thrones strength and faith;
and exalted those of humble estate; acceptance of God’s plan
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he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty. for her
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He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
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as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”
Mary Disciple First and Last
She was present at the first miracle of Jesus (Wedding at Cana) and was
one of the few disciples who did not desert him on the cross. She was
with the disciples at Pentecost. Mary is seen as a role model for all
Christian disciples.
 Match up the key word to the definition
Magnificat One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic

Four Marks of the Church The song of Mary from Luke 1:46 - 55

Pontifical
To do with the great Church councils of bishops
Conciliar
To do with the Pope
Magisterial
The teaching role of the Pope and the Church