immaculate conception or virgin birth

The doctrine of “immaculate conception” (the belief that Mary was conceived without inheriting original sin) is often confused with the doctrine of the “virgin birth” (the belief that Mary gave birth to Jesus while remaining a virgin).

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Definitions

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• n  Roman Catholic holy day first celebrated in 1854
• n  (Christianity) the Roman Catholic dogma that God preserved the Virgin Mary from any stain of original sin from the moment she was conceived

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• n  human conception without fertilization by a man
• n  the theological doctrine that Jesus Christ had no human father; Christians believe that Jesus's birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and was attended by miracles; the Nativity is celebrated at Christmas

News & Articles

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• Verona and Cedar Grove student pianists to perform
  On Saturday, June 15 at 2 p.m., Verona and Cedar Grove residents will perform at the annual student piano recital presented by Michael Palmieri at The Church of the Immaculate Conception.
  June 14, 2013 - The Record
• Mound battle -Immaculate Conception beat Eastern Christian, 1-0, in high school softball action on May 31
  Immaculate Conception of Lodi beat Eastern Christian High School, 1-0, in state high school playoff action on May 31. (Above) Immaculate Conception’s Sarah Piening throws a pitch.
  June 13, 2013 - The Montclair Times
• Mound battle -Immaculate Conception beat Eastern Christian, 1-0, in high school softball action on May 31
  Immaculate Conception of Lodi beat Eastern Christian High School, 1-0, in state high school playoff action on May 31. (Above) Immaculate Conception’s Sarah Piening throws a pitch.
  June 13, 2013 - The Montclair Times

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• A Human Virgin Birth Is Technically Possible But Incredibly Unlikely
  Virgin birth, known to scientists as parthenogenesis, appears to be rather common in the animal kingdom. Many insects and other invertebrates are capable of switching between sexual and clonal reproduction.
  Nov. 19, 2013 - Business Insider
• About that “immaculate” conception
  Could a virgin birth ever really happen?
  Nov. 18, 2013 - Salon.com