{{controversialInfobox_Contents |topic_name = Roman Catholic Doctrine on the Virgin Mary |subtopics = [[Mary (mother of Jesus)]]* [[Theotokos]]* [[Perpetual virginity of Mary]]* [[Immaculate Conception]]* [[Assumption of Mary]]* [[Roman Catholicism: Co-Redemptrix]]* [[Marian prayers]] | [[Rosary]]* [[Visions and apparations]] | [[Marian apparitions]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * [[Immaculate Conception And The Church Fathers : Question and Answer (justforcatholics.org)]]* [[Mary's perpetual virginity - a Coptic perspective (W. Hanna)]] |}}
''In brief'': Like other Christian [[denominations]], the Roman Catholic Church teaches [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Mary]], a virgin, was the mother of [[Jesus]]. Unlike many other denominations however, it also teaches that Mary was born conceived without [[original sin ]] (the [[Immaculate Conception]] ) as well as other controversial ideasdoctrines not usually accepted by other Christian denominations.
''This article refers to the specific Roman Catholic teachings on Mary. '''See also''' ''* [[Mary (mother of Jesus)]]''===Marian Dogma===
====[[Theotokos]]====
----Theotokos is a Greek word and means "the one who gives birth to God". This doctrine was formulated by the [[Council of Ephesus]] in [[431 AD]]. The title "Mother of God" derives from this doctrine.
====[[Perpetual virginity of Mary]]====
'''Explanations'''* [[An overview of Roman Catholic teaching about This doctrine asserts that Mary]]* [[Roman Catholic teaching on stayed virgin during and after the perpetual Virginity birth of Mary]]* [[Roman Catholic teaching on Jesus Christ and thus had no other children. Passages in the Bible which mention the sinlessness brothers and sisters of Mary]] and [[Immaculate Conception]]* [[Jesus are understood by the Roman Catholic teaching on prayers Church to be referring to Mary and Mary as mediator]]* [[Roman Catholic teaching on Mary the Mother counsins of God]] and [[Theotokos]]Jesus.
====[[Immaculate Conception]]====
'''Articles / opinions'''This doctrine teaches that Mary was conceived without original sin and was therefore sinless throughout her life. * ====[[Comments about the perpetual Virginity Assumption of Mary]]====* [[Comments about The "Assumption of Mary" is the teaching that because of her sinlessness and because death is the result of sin, Marynever experienced a physical death but instead was raised alive into the presence of Christ. It was officially recognized as church doctrine by Pope [[Pius XII]]* in [[Comments about prayers to Mary and Mary1950 AD]].* ====[[Comments about Mary the Mother of GodRoman Catholicism: Co-Redemptrix]]====* This doctrine is controversially discussed inside the church. It is not official church teaching and [[Comments on the RosaryCardinal Joseph Ratzinger]], prior to becoming the Pope, has previously stated his opposition to the doctrine being officially proclaimed.* [[Immaculate Conception And The Church Fathers : Question There are a variety of opinions as to what the title co-redemptrix means. It refers to Mary in some way participating in the redemption of humanity and Answer (justforcatholicswithin the limits of traditional Catholic doctrine it could mean that Mary through her positive response to God's grace cooperates in the redemption brought by Christ.org)]]
===Hyperdulia - Special veneration===
'''Quotes'''* This doctrine teaches that Mary is worthy of special [[Quotes about Roman Catholic teaching regarding Maryveneration]]and devotion because of her special role in history.
The Catholic church maintains that on certain occasions and in certain places Mary appears in visions. Such places include Lourdes, Fatima and Guadelupe. A catholic is not held to believe in such apparitions.
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==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blessed_Virgin_Mary Wikipedia - Blessed Virgin Mary]