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| Mary | The first and most faithful disciple of Jesus |
| Annunciation | The angel Gabriel's visit to Mary; he announced that she would be the mother of the Son of God. |
| Why is Mary the perfect example of discipleship ? | Because she believed in Jesus from the moment that God asked her to be the mother of his Son. |
| Assumption | The belief that, when Mary's work on earth was done, God raised her body and soul to heaven to live forever with the risen Christ. Feast day celebrated on August 15. |
| Immaculate Conception | The belief that Mary was free from original sin from the moment she was conceived. Feast day celebrated on December 8 |
| Angels | Messengers of God created by God. |
| Rosary | Means crown of roses. The rosary is one of the devotions to Mary. |
| Novena | A prayer that is said for nine consecutive days. |
| Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Feast day of Mary celebrated on January 1 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | Feast day of Mary celebrated on February 11 |
| The Annunciation | Feast day of Mary celebrated on March 25 |
| The Visitation | Feasst day of Mary celebrated on May 25 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Feast day of Mary celebrated on July 16 |
| The Birth of Mary | Feast day of Mary celebrated on September 8 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe | Feast day of Mary celebrated onDecember 12 |
| Magnificat | The Canticle of Mary. It is Mary's response to Elizabeth when she visited her cousin. |
| Saints | Followers of Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven. |
