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What is Gabriel?
The angel to whom Mary said "Yes!" when he announced to her that she would bear the son of God.
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What is canonized?
The term that describes saints who are officially recognized by the Church.
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Who is Elizabeth?
The elderly cousin whom Mary visited during her pregnancy.
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What is blessed?
This is what a person is called before they are canonized as a saint.
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What is the Immaculate Conception?
The doctrine that teaches that Mary was conceived without Original Sin.
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Who is Blessed Pope John Paul II?
This famous person was beatified (declared "blessed") by the Church on May 1, 2011.
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What is the Assumption?
The event in which Mary was assumed, body and soul, into heaven.
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What is ONE OR TWO MIRACLES and EVIDENCE THAT THE PERSON LIVED A LIFE OF "HEROIC VIRTUE"? (Only one miracle is required if the person was martyred.)
These are two of the most important requirements that must be met before a person can be recognized as a saint by the Church.
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Who are St. Anne and St. Joachim?
These two saints are the parents of Mary.
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What is A SERVANT OF GOD or VENERABLE?
This is what someone is called once the Church begins investigating the cause for their sainthood, but before they are beatified (declared "blessed").
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