This document discusses Mariology, which is the study of Mary in Catholic theology. It provides biographical details about Mary such as her parents, birthdate, and place of birth. It also outlines the Catholic traditions regarding Mary, including her Immaculate Conception and Perpetual Virginity. Finally, it lists several Marian feasts that commemorate salvific events involving Mary and includes a relevant scripture passage from Luke.

1. MARIOLOGY
By: Sis. Jocelyn A. Diaz

2. Mariology- study of MaryMariology- study of Mary
MOTHER MARY
Parents: Joaquim (tribe of David) and Anna (tribe of Aaron)
Birthdate: 20 BC
Birthplace: Galilee, Nazareth
Died: 45 AD
Adoration (Adore) Worship & Glorified
Veneration (Venerate) Respect
3 Specific Terms of Worship
in Catholicism:
Latria- adoration due to God alone
Dulia- Veneration afforded to the saints
Hyperdulia- special veneration given to
Mary
Adoration (Adore) Worship & Glorified
Veneration (Venerate) Respect
3 Specific Terms of Worship
in Catholicism:
Latria- adoration due to God alone
Dulia- Veneration afforded to the saints
Hyperdulia- special veneration given to
Mary

3. Catholic Tradition includes the following teachings:Catholic Tradition includes the following teachings:
1. Mary’s Immaculate Conception- she was born without
original sin, and was therefore sinless throughout her life.
2. Mary received almost nightly visits by angels as a temple
child.
3. Mary’s Perpetual Virginity- had no children before Jesus (a
Biblical teaching) or after Him (unbiblical).
4. Mary’s Physical Ascension Into Heaven- because of her
sinlessness, Mary never experienced a physical death – the
result of sin. Instead, she was raised bodily into the
presence of Christ.
5. Mary’s Role as Co-redemptrix and Mediatrix of All
Graces: holds that the obedience and sufferings of Mary
were essential to secure the full redemption bought by
Christ.
6. Mary’s Right to Veneration and/or worship: because of
her unparalleled role in salvation, Mary is worthy of special
adoration.
1. Mary’s Immaculate Conception- she was born without
original sin, and was therefore sinless throughout her life.
2. Mary received almost nightly visits by angels as a temple
child.
3. Mary’s Perpetual Virginity- had no children before Jesus (a
Biblical teaching) or after Him (unbiblical).
4. Mary’s Physical Ascension Into Heaven- because of her
sinlessness, Mary never experienced a physical death – the
result of sin. Instead, she was raised bodily into the
presence of Christ.
5. Mary’s Role as Co-redemptrix and Mediatrix of All
Graces: holds that the obedience and sufferings of Mary
were essential to secure the full redemption bought by
Christ.
6. Mary’s Right to Veneration and/or worship: because of
her unparalleled role in salvation, Mary is worthy of special
adoration.

4. • “Theotokos” Grk. word means “Mary Mother of God”
(Lk. 1:35,43)
• “Mary Mother of All Men” ( Jn. 19:26-27)
• “Mary Channel of Grace” ( Jn: 2:1-12)
• “Mary the Queen of Heaven” (5th
Glorious Mystery)
. Mary honored in many names
English-Our Lady, Spain-Nuestra, Italy-
Madonna, Latin- Mariae, France- Noctriden,
Phil- Mahal na Inang Maria/Ina ng Laging Saklolo

5. Marian Feast Commemorate Salvatic Events Involving
the Blessed Virgin
Dec. 8- Immaculate Conception
Sept. 8- Her Nativity
May 31- Her Visitation
Oct. 7- Our Lady of Holy Rosary
Feb. 2- The Feast of Presentation (La Candelaria)
Feb. 11- Our Lady of Lourdes
Sept. 15- Our Lady of Sorrows (Dolorosa)

6. SCRIPTURE HISTORY
“ Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, Blessed
art thou among women. Fear not Mary for thou has
found grace of God. Behold thou shalt conceived in thy
womb, and shall bring forth Son, and thou shall call His
name Jesus (Savior) Great and Son of Most High. His
kingdom shall no end. Blessed art thou among women,
and Blessed in the fruit of thy womb”.
Luke 1:28-38