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"Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin
Mary"
Third Article of Faith
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The 3rd Article of Faith is a central tenet
of the Catholic Church and focuses on the
mystery of the Incarnation—the belief
that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was
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the Virgin Mary. This article affirms both
Jesus' divine nature and His human
nature, which is foundational to
understanding who He is and His mission
on Earth.
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Key Points
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Mary, o
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In the Gospels, especially in Luke 1:35, the Angel Gabriel
Mother of God announces to Mary that she will conceive by the Holy Spirit:
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the
Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born
will be called holy, the Son of God.”
The Divine Conception
o According to the Catholic faith,
Jesus was not conceived through o This event emphasizes that
human means but by the power of
the Holy Spirit. This mystery is
Jesus, while fully human,
known as the Incarnation—God is also fully divine, without
becoming man. any loss of His divinity
when He became man.
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Mary's Role
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Mary’s Role
o Her consent is vital because it
o Mary's Fiat (Her Yes to God): One shows her faith and submission to
of the significant aspects of the 3rd God's will, making her the model
Article is Mary's response to God's of obedience and humility for all
plan. Despite her initial uncertainty, Christians.
Mary responds with complete trust in
God: “Be it done unto me according
to your word” (Luke 1:38).
o The Catholic Church venerates Mary
as the Mother of God or Theotokos
(Greek for “God-bearer”) because she
bore the Incarnate Word, Jesus.
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The Virgin Birth
o This doctrine affirms that Mary remained a virgin before,
during, and after the birth of Jesus. The Virgin Birth is seen as
a sign of the miraculous nature of Jesus' conception and the
fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.
o The prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 foretold this event: “Behold, a
virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be
called Immanuel” (which means "God with us").
o The Virgin Birth also signifies the purity and holiness of Jesus,
who was born without original sin.
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Importance of
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the Incarnation
o The Incarnation is central to the Christian faith because it
marks the beginning of God's redemptive plan through Jesus.
By becoming human, Jesus took on our nature to save us from
sin, allowing humanity to be reconciled with God.
o Jesus’ human nature allows Him to empathize with human
suffering, while His divine nature empowers Him to be our
Savior. The Incarnation is God’s ultimate expression of His
love for humanity.
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Implications for the Faithful
o The 3rd Article calls Catholics to reflect on the
mystery of God's love and the humility of Christ in
becoming human. It also challenges believers to
model their lives after Mary's faith and trust in God.
o This Article is recited in the Apostles' Creed and
Nicene Creed, two fundamental prayers of the
Catholic faith, affirming the Church’s unwavering
belief in the Incarnation.
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Dogma about The Blessed Virgin Mary
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The Dogmas about the Virgin Mary are central teachings in
Catholic theology, affirming the unique role she plays in salvation
history. There are four Marian dogmas, which are core to
Catholic belief:
1.Divine Motherhood (Theotokos): This dogma, declared at
the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD, asserts that Mary is the
Mother of God (Theotokos). This means she gave birth to Jesus
Christ, who is both fully God and fully man, affirming Christ's
divine nature from the moment of conception.
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Dogma about The Blessed Virgin Mary
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Perpetual Virginity: This dogma teaches
that Mary was a virgin before, during, and
after the birth of Jesus. It emphasizes that
her virginity was maintained even in giving
birth, highlighting her special purity and
dedication to God.
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Dogma about The Blessed Virgin Mary
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Immaculate Conception: Defined by Pope
Pius IX in 1854, this dogma declares that
Mary was conceived without original sin.
From the first moment of her existence,
she was preserved from sin in anticipation
of the merits of her son, Jesus Christ,
making her the "New Eve."
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Assumption: This dogma, proclaimed by Pope
Pius XII in 1950, teaches that at the end of her
earthly life, Mary was assumed body and soul
into Heaven. It signifies her special
participation in her Son’s Resurrection and the
glorification of her body.
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Summary:
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The 3rd Article of Faith in the Apostles' Creed, "He was
conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the
Virgin Mary," affirms the mystery of the Incarnation, where
Jesus Christ, both fully divine and fully human, was
conceived through the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin
Mary. This highlights God’s divine intervention in human
history, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and establishing
Christ as the perfect mediator between God and humanity.
Mary's unique role as the Mother of God emphasizes her
obedience to God's will and her purity, while the Holy
Spirit's action reveals the beginning of humanity’s
redemption through Jesus.
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