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What role did Mary play in Jesus' mission?
What role did Mary play in Jesus' mission?
- She introduced him to his mission at the wedding at Cana. (correct)
- She had no significant influence on his mission.
- She prevented him from fulfilling his mission.
- She discouraged him from performing miracles.
Which attribute describes Joseph's contribution to Jesus' upbringing?
Which attribute describes Joseph's contribution to Jesus' upbringing?
- He focused solely on his own career.
- He encouraged disobedience to God's will.
- He taught Jesus to disregard the law.
- He taught Jesus carpentry and values of obedience. (correct)
What aspect of maturity did Jesus demonstrate as he grew up?
What aspect of maturity did Jesus demonstrate as he grew up?
- Complete silence on spiritual matters.
- Disobedience toward his parents.
- Spiritual maturity and obedience to God's will. (correct)
- Disregard for the law of nature.
How did Joseph embody the qualities of the Holy Trinity?
How did Joseph embody the qualities of the Holy Trinity?
What does the hypostatic union refer to in relation to Jesus?
What does the hypostatic union refer to in relation to Jesus?
What characteristic did Joseph AND Mary embody as part of God's saving plan?
What characteristic did Joseph AND Mary embody as part of God's saving plan?
What does the term 'Incarnation' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'Incarnation' specifically refer to?
Which quality is NOT associated with Joseph's preparation for Jesus' mission?
Which quality is NOT associated with Joseph's preparation for Jesus' mission?
What is the significance of the Annunciation to Mary?
What is the significance of the Annunciation to Mary?
What lesson did Jesus learn from his parents regarding his mission?
What lesson did Jesus learn from his parents regarding his mission?
What does the Dogma of Immaculate Conception state about Mary?
What does the Dogma of Immaculate Conception state about Mary?
Why did God choose to become man according to the provided content?
Why did God choose to become man according to the provided content?
What was Joseph's initial reaction to Mary's pregnancy?
What was Joseph's initial reaction to Mary's pregnancy?
How is Jesus described in terms of His humanity?
How is Jesus described in terms of His humanity?
Which aspect of Jesus's humanity is emphasized in the content?
Which aspect of Jesus's humanity is emphasized in the content?
What does the term 'Logos' signify in this context?
What does the term 'Logos' signify in this context?
What does Nestorianism claim about Christ's nature?
What does Nestorianism claim about Christ's nature?
What term is used to describe Mary's relationship to Christ according to Nestorianism?
What term is used to describe Mary's relationship to Christ according to Nestorianism?
What is maintained about the natures of Christ according to traditional Christian belief?
What is maintained about the natures of Christ according to traditional Christian belief?
How did Mary become the Mother of God?
How did Mary become the Mother of God?
What does the term 'Theotokos' signify in relation to Mary?
What does the term 'Theotokos' signify in relation to Mary?
What was Joseph's primary role in relation to Jesus and Mary?
What was Joseph's primary role in relation to Jesus and Mary?
What does the Hypostatic Union refer to?
What does the Hypostatic Union refer to?
What heresy was addressed by the Ecumenical Councils regarding Jesus Christ?
What heresy was addressed by the Ecumenical Councils regarding Jesus Christ?
According to the content, how did Jesus model holiness?
According to the content, how did Jesus model holiness?
What is the primary goal of the incarnation according to the information given?
What is the primary goal of the incarnation according to the information given?
How is God's love portrayed in relation to human sin?
How is God's love portrayed in relation to human sin?
What does it imply for humanity to partake in God's divine nature?
What does it imply for humanity to partake in God's divine nature?
Which Council addressed the issue of Arianism?
Which Council addressed the issue of Arianism?
What does it mean that the Son is consubstantial with the Father?
What does it mean that the Son is consubstantial with the Father?
What was the significance of the transition from the Apostles' Creed to the Nicene Creed?
What was the significance of the transition from the Apostles' Creed to the Nicene Creed?
Which heresy taught that the Logos replaced the human soul of Christ?
Which heresy taught that the Logos replaced the human soul of Christ?
According to the teachings, how is Christ described in terms of His natures?
According to the teachings, how is Christ described in terms of His natures?
What does the term 'Theotokos' refer to?
What does the term 'Theotokos' refer to?
In the context of the teachings, how are the Father and the Son related?
In the context of the teachings, how are the Father and the Son related?
What is Monophysitism's stance on Christ's human nature?
What is Monophysitism's stance on Christ's human nature?
Who articulated that Jesus maintains a union in hypostasis?
Who articulated that Jesus maintains a union in hypostasis?
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Study Notes
The Holy Family: A Model of Vocation and Mission
- The Holy Trinity exemplifies a "communion of love," reflected in the relationships within the Holy Family.
Mary
- Mary served as a pivotal role model, introducing Jesus to his mission, notably at the Wedding at Cana, where she prompted his first miracle.
- Acknowledged the challenges of Jesus' mission but never prevented him from fulfilling it.
- Jesus learned obedience through natural laws, mental maturity, and respect for his parents.
- Spiritual maturity involved obedience to God's Will, culminating in his plan's fulfillment before death.
- Mary's and Joseph's commitment played a crucial role in God's salvation plan.
Joseph
- Joseph lived in close relationship with God and Mary, teaching Jesus obedience and faithfulness.
- Prepared Jesus for the future mission through life lessons, including carpentry.
- Acted as a silent worker focused on God's will; quickly obeyed after the Angel's announcement.
The Incarnation
- "Incarnation" means "in flesh," referring to Jesus becoming human.
- The Annunciation marks the moment when the Angel Gabriel announces to Mary she will bear Jesus.
- The Dogma of Incarnation states that God became flesh, fulfilling the promise of salvation.
- The Dogma of the Immaculate Conception asserts Mary was conceived without original sin, making her a pure vessel for God.
Joseph's Role
- Initially hesitant, Joseph planned to divorce Mary quietly but obeyed after receiving divine instruction in a dream.
- Understanding the laws, he played an integral role in teaching Jesus about human life and faith.
Purpose of God Becoming Man
- God became man for humanity's salvation and reconciliation.
- Jesus, fully human and divine, was essential for representing humanity before God.
Model of Holiness
- Jesus embodied true life through action, suffering, and prayer.
- His human experience allows individuals to strive for holiness, showing divine nature is accessible to all.
Hypostatic Union
- Describes the union of Jesus’ divine and human natures—100% true God and 100% true man without confusion or mixing.
- Theologians like Saint Hilary, Saint Athanasius, and Saint Cyril affirmed this union.
Ecumenical Councils and Heresies
- The Council of Nicea addressed Arianism, affirming that the Son is "begotten, not made," of the same substance as the Father.
- The Nicene Creed emerged from this Council as a guide for Christian belief regarding the nature of Christ.
Countering Heresies
- Apollinarianism claimed Jesus lacked a rational soul, but teaching emphasized his complete human nature.
- Monophysitism claimed Christ had a single divine nature, countered by teachings preserving both natures.
- Nestorianism asserted two persons in Christ, yet official teaching claims one Divine Person who assumed human nature.
Conclusion
- The relationship within the Holy Family exemplifies the central love of God, binding both divine and human elements in a harmonious union that encourages believers to participate in the divine nature.
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