Mary: An Introduction
The teachings of Catholic Christianity about the role of Mary,
the Mother of Jesus, are some of the most misunderstood and
exaggerated beliefs dividing the Body of Christ. Before
presenting the teaching of the Church about Mary, there are
some important givens or assumptions to be stated about the
Church, Mary and the Bible.
The official teaching of the Church has
never considered beliefs about Mary to
be in any way equal in importance to
truths about God the Father, Jesus
Christ the Son of God, and the Holy
Spirit.