Do Catholics believe you must worship Mary?

No. Catholics don’t believe Mary must be worshipped. It would be against what Mary stood for. (John 2:5) Catholics as imitators of their Saviour Jesus Christ follow the examples of Jesus who obeyed His heavenly Father and earthly mother. (Ephesians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Matthew 15:4, Mark 7:10, Ephesians 6:2) Catholics honour or respect Mary as the mother of their Lord Jesus Christ. Mary herself foretold in the Bible that all generations shall call her blessed. (Luke 1:48)

References:

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” (John 2:5)

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. (Ephesians 5:1)

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. (1 Corinthians 11:1)

For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him surely die.’ (Matthew 15:4)

For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him surely die’ (Mark 7:10)

“Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise) (Ephesians 6:2)

For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. (Luke 1:48)

Godwin Delali Adadzie

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Note: While content aims to align with Catholic teachings, any inconsistencies or errors are unintended. For precise understanding, always refer to authoritative sources like the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Always double-check any quotes for word-for-word accuracy with the Bible or the Catechism of the Catholic Church.