Mary Mackillop Essay

Religion Report: Mary Mackillop

By Joshua Foti 11.4

Table of Contents:

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background…………………………………………………………………. 2

1.2 Aims…………………………………………………………………………...2

2.0 Statement of Findings

2.1 Biographical Information…………………………………………………… 2

2.2 Historical Context…………………………………………………………... 4

2.3 Mary MacKillop’s Contribution to Religion in Australia………………… 5

2.4 Impact on the History of Religion in Australia…………………………,,, 6

3.0 Conclusion ………………………………………………………………….. 6

4.0 Bibliography ………………………………………………………………… 7

1.0: Introduction:

1.1 Background:

Mary Mackillop was one of the most influential figures in religious history in Australia, due to her many works and compassion for religion/education.

Mary is also the major influence on religious education in schools around Australia even still today. Her work is the base for what students in schools today have come to experience. Mary has impacted on children’s religious education and through this; their morals and values. Mary is a role model and a prime example to students in today’s catholic schools, for a way to devote lives to helping others and living how Jesus would want us to.

Mary’s response to the issue of marginalisation of poor, which was evident in her lifetime, affected religion in modern day Australia immensely. Religion is now educated and more widespread in Australia and a s a nation, Australia is more accepting of religion as it is formed in its roots.

3.0: Conclusion:

Mary Mackillop was a very influential figure on religion and education in Australia even today. Through discussing Mary’s personal context, historical context, her contributions to religion in Australia and her impact on religion in Australia; hopefully this report has informed of the aspects of Mary Mackillop’s life, creating a better understanding of her legacy and her