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Mary - Scripture Worksheet
Mary - Scripture Worksheet
Little is known of the Mary beyond what we can learn from the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles. Based on
what we read in the Gospels we can however, make the assumption that Mary was born in the Roman
occupied Nazareth approximately 13 BCE. Although it is never stated in scripture, Catholic tradition holds that
her parents’ names are Anne and Joachim.
Read the scripture passages below and answer the questions provided to learn more about the life of Mary.
The Annunciation (Luke 1:26 – 38)
1. Mary was engaged to Joseph who belonged to the house of __________________________.
2. The Angel ________________________, tells Mary she will conceive of a son by the power of the
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2. This required Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem, the city of ___________________.
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The Flight to Egypt (Matthew 2: 1 -23)
1. What warning did the angel give Joseph?
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2. What two prophecies did Jesus fulfill in His journey to and from Egypt?
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