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This teaches The "Assumption of Mary" is the teaching that because of her sinlessnessand because death is the result of sin, Mary never experienced a physical death – the result of sin. Instead, she but instead was raised bodily alive into the presence of Christ. It was officially recognized as church doctrine by Pope [[Pius XII]] in [[1950 AD]].
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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 doctrines not usually accepted by other Christian denominations.
===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]]====
This doctrine asserts that she Mary stayed virgin during and after the birth of Jesus Christ and thus had no other children before . Passages in the Bible which mention the brothers and sisters of Jesus are understood by the Roman Catholic Church to be referring to counsins of Jesus or after Him.
====[[Immaculate Conception]]====
This doctrine teaches that Mary was born conceived without original sin, and was therefore sinless throughout her life.
====[[Assumption of Mary]]====
====[[Roman Catholicism: Co-Redemptrix]]====
This doctrine holds that is controversially discussed inside the church. It is not official church teaching and [[Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger]], prior to becoming the Pope, has previously stated his opposition to the doctrine being officially proclaimed. There are a variety of opinions as to what the title co-redemptrix means. It refers to Mary in some way participating in the obedience redemption of humanity and sufferings within the limits of traditional Catholic doctrine it could mean that Mary were involved through her positive response to God's grace cooperates in securing the full redemption bought brought by Christ.
===Hyperdulia - Special veneration===
This teaching holds doctrine teaches that because of her unparalleled role in salvation, Mary is worthy of special [[veneration]] and devotion. There are three specific terms because of worship and veneration her special role in Catholicism: latria – adoration that is due God alone, dulia – veneration afforded to the saints, and hyperdulia – special veneration given to Maryhistory.
===[[Marian prayers]]===
===[[Marian apparitions]]===
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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