The Annunciation refers to what event?

The Annunciation refers to what event?

• A. The visit of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to inform her that she was to be the mother of the Savior; after giving her consent to God's word, Mary became the mother of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• B. Mary gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem.
• C. Jesus visited Mary after resurrection.
• D. The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Answer: (A)

The Annunciation is the moment when Gabriel the angel visits Mary to tell her she will be the mother of Jesus, and Mary agrees, letting God’s word be fulfilled by the power of the Holy Spirit. This visit and Mary’s consent make the incarnation possible—the divine becoming human in Jesus. It’s described in Luke’s Gospel (Luke 1:26–38), where Mary responds with trust, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” This event is distinct from Mary giving birth in Bethlehem, Jesus’ appearances after the Resurrection, or the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The key idea is the announced mission and Mary’s consent paving the way for Jesus’ life.

The Annunciation is the moment when Gabriel the angel visits Mary to tell her she will be the mother of Jesus, and Mary agrees, letting God’s word be fulfilled by the power of the Holy Spirit. This visit and Mary’s consent make the incarnation possible—the divine becoming human in Jesus. It’s described in Luke’s Gospel (Luke 1:26–38), where Mary responds with trust, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” This event is distinct from Mary giving birth in Bethlehem, Jesus’ appearances after the Resurrection, or the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The key idea is the announced mission and Mary’s consent paving the way for Jesus’ life.