What was the Virgin Mary born without?

• A. Original Sin
• B. Grace
• C. Faith
• D. Sin of pride

Answer: (A)

This question tests Mary’s special privilege of being conceived without the stain of original sin. Original sin is the condition that every human inherits because of the first disobedience of Adam and Eve. In Catholic teaching, Mary was preserved from that sin from the moment of her conception by God’s grace, so she could be the mother of Jesus. This unique gift is known as the Immaculate Conception.

So, the thing Mary was born without is original sin. She was not without grace—she was full of grace from the start. She also had faith in God and said yes to His plan. The sin of pride is a specific sin, not something Mary was born with, and it doesn’t describe her state at birth.