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 She is justly so called because Christ, who was born of her according to the flesh, is true God.

12. Do we believe that, therefore, Mary is equal to God?

No; Mary is a creature and therefore infinitely below God.

13. Had Jesus Christ also an earthly father?

As Man, Jesus Christ had no father; for Joseph, the virgin-spouse of Mary, was only His foster father.

14. Why did the Son of God become man?

1. That He might be able to suffer and die for us; for as God He could neither suffer nor die; and 2. That by the example of His life, as well as by His word, He might teach us virtue and holiness.

15. What virtues does Jesus teach us by His example?

All virtues in the highest degree, especially zeal for the honor of God$1$, and for the salvation of men;$2$ meekness,$3$ humility,$4$ patience,$5$ kindness and mercy towards every one,$6$ even our greatest enemies;$7$ and obedience to His Heavenly Father unto death.$8$

16. What example does Jesus give in particular to young people?

He teaches them, by His example, readily to obey, to take delight in prayer and instruction, to love to stay