Immaculate Concepcion

By FLORENCE V. ODOG

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of, "Well then, the Lord himself will give you a sign; a young woman who is pregnant will have a son and will name him 'Immanuel' from the book of the Prophet Isaiah 7:14?

• The prophecy said that no child would be born during that time.

• Mary was not part of God's plan and had no role in the coming of Jesus.

• God prepared Mary in a special way so she could become the mother of Jesus, the promised Savior.

​This prophecy highlights the role of Mary in salvation history. God has chosen and prepared Mary to be the mother of of the Savior, Jesus Christ.

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the greetings of angel Gabriel to Mary, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you." from the Gospel of Luke 1:28?

• Mary had many talents and skills that made her popular in her town.

• Mary received God’s special blessing and was free from sin so she could fully accept God’s plan.

• Mary earned God’s love by doing many great achievements.

Mary is "full of grace". She was free from sin. Mary had a heart filled with God’s grace from the very beginning of her life. God prepared her to be free from sin so she could be the mother of Jesus. She was filled with God’s love in a very special way.

Multiple Choice

What are the meaning of the four candles in the Advent Wreath?

• hope, peace. kindness, faith

• hope, peace, faith, love

• hope, peace, joy, love

Open Ended

Why is Mary a model of Advent?

Open Ended

How will you prepare yourself for the coming of Jesus Christ?