# Annunciation ## Catechism of the Catholic Church The visit of the angel Gabriel to the virgin Mary to inform her that she was to be the mother of the Savior. After giving her consent to God's word, Mary became the mother of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit ([[1.2.2.3.p1k|ccc-484]], [[1.2.2.3.p1k|ccc-494]]).