Mary: What Do Catholics Believe About Mary, Mother of God?

Mary: What Do Catholics Believe About Mary, Mother of God? 

Are you looking to engage your students while learning about Catholic beliefs about Mary? Unsure of where to begin? No more googling is needed! This comprehensive presentation guides students through the Church's doctrine on Mary in a manner that is thorough and accessible to all learners regardless of their prior religious education.

Features:

• The 49-slide guided presentation can be divided into several class periods. 
• Teach with confidence! This presentation is guided for the teacher as well, so you don't have to be a theologian to feel empowered to teach this material confidently.
• Low Prep! Just make copies and work your way through the presentation with your students. 
• Students can record what they learn as they go with the sheet provided.
• Encourage class discussion and engagement with the embedded questions.
• Build religious vocabulary and foundational knowledge.
  

At the end of this activity, your students will be able to answer the following:

✅ Who is Mary?

✅ How does the Trinity show that she is the Mother of God?

✅ When is the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God celebrated?

✅ Who is the Holy Spirit?

✅ What and when is the Feast of the Assumption?

✅ What is the Immaculate Conception, and when do we celebrate it?

✅ What does "fiat" mean?

✅ Where is the largest Catholic Church in North America, and how is it named after Mary?

✅ What is the difference between worshiping God and honoring Mary?

✅ Why do Catholics ask Mary to pray for them?

✅ Where did Jesus perform His first miracle, and why?

✅ What are the two parts of the Hail Mary?

✅ What is the meaning of the seven sorrows of Mary?

✅ What do Catholics think about when they pray the rosary?

✅ What is the difference between the assumption of Mary and the ascension of Jesus?

✅  What are some common names for Mary?

✅ What does the Catholic Church say about Marian apparitions?

✅ What month is dedicated to Mary and what is one Catholic tradition associated with that month?

✅ Why is Mary often shown wearing blue?

A review game accompanying this resource can be purchased separately or as part of a bundle.

Please Note: 

• This is a Catholic resource, and all information is based on the United States Council of Catholic Bishops or the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
• Note: There is much more to teach about the Blessed Virgin Mary than can be included in this resource, but Marian doctrine's main ideas are included in student-friendly language.

This resource is part of the "Why do Catholics" series specifically designed with the Middle and High School age groups in mind.

• Why do Catholics do that? (Faith Basics)
• Why do Catholics Celebrate Advent?
• Why do Catholics Celebrate Lent?
• Why do Catholics do the Corporal Works of Mercy?
• Why do Catholics do the Spiritual Works of Mercy?
• Why Do Catholics Celebrate Pentecost?
• What do Catholics believe about the saints?
• What do Catholics believe about the Pope?