Immaculate Conception

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. the dogma of the unique privilege by which the Virgin Mary was conceived in her mother's womb without the stain of original sin through the anticipated merits of Jesus Christ. Compare virgin birth ( def 1 ).

Immaculate Conception

noun

1. Christian theol RC Church the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was conceived without any stain of original sin

Immaculate Conception

1. A doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church . It states that Mary, the mother of Jesus , was free from original sin (see also original sin ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Immaculate Conception¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

Over a half century after Franco Harris’s heaven-sent touchdown, the “Immaculate Reception” is as likely to be invoked at Sunday mass as the Immaculate Conception.

From New York Times

Raised a devout Catholic, Maxie attended Immaculate Conception High School, and after graduation, spent eight months studying to become a nun.

From Seattle Times

His visit came one year to the day before Notre-Dame is scheduled to reopen, on Dec. 8, 2024, when Catholics will celebrate the Immaculate Conception.

From New York Times

The combination library and organizing center spans several rooms on the first floor of Immaculate Conception Church in the Central District.

From Seattle Times

Many feel that the low building heights, with the exception of the National Cathedral and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, give the city a unique charm.

From Washington Times

What Is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?

What is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic feast day celebrating the conception of Mary, the mother of Jesus. It’s also called Immaculate Conception Day or the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

The term Immaculate Conception refers to the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin. It does not refer to what is commonly called the virgin birth—the belief that Mary miraculously conceived Jesus while she was a virgin.

The feast is typically observed with a special Mass.

When is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is observed on December 8.

More information and context on Feast of the Immaculate Conception

The official observance of December 8 as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception began in 1854 with a declaration by Pope Pius IX. However, it has been observed by some Christians since at least the 600s. In Christian tradition, Mary’s mother is known as Saint Anne.

What are some terms that often get used in discussing the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?

• feast day
• original sin
• Mary
• Anne
• Jesus
• virgin birth

How is Feast of the Immaculate Conception discussed in real life?

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is observed by Catholics. The Immaculate Conception is commonly confused with the conception of Jesus.

#PopeFrancis will pay homage privately to Mary on the Dec 8 feast of the Immaculate Conception to avoid drawing crowds to the Spanish Steps. (Last year he went early early in the morning in the rain)📷Vatican Media pic.twitter.com/ScEmJGz3XH

— Catholic News Service (@CatholicNewsSvc) November 27, 2021

REMINDER: The school will be closed for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday 8 December. It will reopen on Thursday 9 December.

— Our Lady of Lourdes (@parklodgeschool) November 26, 2021

https://twitter.com/ADHD_Marie/status/1464956061228666887

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True or False?

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the conception of Mary without original sin.