Catechesis on the Assumption of Mary

 

Catechesis point: The Ascension and the Assumption are not the same thing, though appearing similar. Jesus "ascended" into heaven by His own power as He is God as the second person of the Trinity. Mary was "Assumed" that is, she had to be brought up as she was completely human, not God or Divine in any way shape or form and thus did not have the ability to do this by her own power. God brought her up to be with Him.

 

 

At Mass this weekend, Fr. mentioned the document written in 1950 by Pope Pius XII regarding the dogma of the Assumption. A dogma of the Church is something that is part of our official teaching and that, as Catholics, we must believe. This is a relatively new dogma being proclaimed on November 1, 1950 with the release of MUNIFICENTISSIMUS DEUS (please click to read).   On this Sunday when we celebrate the Assumption, let us take some time to learn about our faith and read this document to gain further knowledge and understanding of the facets of our faith.

 

Holy Mary, Queen assumed into heaven, pray for us.