Faith & Life Grade 8 · Chapter 9 · Mary, Mother of the Church
Ever-Virgin: Answering Questions
The Church has always called Mary “ever-virgin”: a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus (CCC 499). Councils used the title in the 500s and 600s. Students often hear questions about this from friends.
Explore the idea
Read each question as if a friend just asked it. Choose the clearest answer from Scripture, then practice saying it in your own words.
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Discuss the connection
Many early Protestant reformers, including Martin Luther, also believed Mary remained ever-virgin. Why might that be surprising to some people today?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 8, Chapter 9 (“Mary, Mother of the Church”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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