Which dogma asserts that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit without a human father?

• A. Virgin Birth
• B. Immaculate Conception
• C. Annunciation
• D. Nativity

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is how Jesus came into existence in Mary. The dogma described is that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, meaning there was no human father involved. This belief highlights Jesus’ divine origin alongside his human birth, and it’s commonly called the Virgin Birth. Scriptural context often cited includes the account where the angel tells Mary that the Holy Spirit will come upon her so that the child to be born will be called the Son of God.

The other terms refer to different moments: the Immaculate Conception speaks of Mary herself being conceived without original sin; the Annunciation is the moment the angel announces to Mary that she will conceive Jesus; and the Nativity refers to the birth of Jesus.