Year 5 unit 18

Doctrinal Focus
Mary is the Mother of God. She prays for us in heaven. Mary was honoured by the first Christian communities. Mary continues to be honoured through her feast days. Mary is honoured in Christian communities throughout the world.
General Articles
Mary: Model of Discipleship for the Third Christian Millennium \| Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001] Looking at Mary as a model that Chrisitans can imitiate their life upon as disciples of Jesus. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: A Great Sign of Hope \| Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2002] Account of the historical and theological basis for the Catholic dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Marian Apologetics \| Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001] Looking at how to defend the scriptural and thelogical basis of Marian doctrines to Protestants. Development of Marian Doctrine \| Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001] Looking at the development of Marian doctrine, through culture, art and history. Can Children be Saints? Blessed Francisco and Jacinta Marto of Fatima \| Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001] Looking at the question of whether children can achieve heroic sanctity through the recently beatified Jacinta and Francisco Marto. Our Lady of Perpetual Help. A Great Icon. \| Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001] Story of the history and theological understanding of the devotion to the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Who Was Santa Claus? \| Zenit [Zenit, 1999] Still, behind the figure most embodying the commercial nature of Christmas in the minds of the public, we find a humble and saintly Bishop, and a clear Christian message for our times: the need for generosity both towards our neighbors, and towards G St. Paul \| Eternal Word Television Network [John J. Crawley & Co., Inc., 2003] Article on the life of St Paul. The Heart of Advent: Mary Immaculate \| Msgr. Peter Elliott [Msgr. Peter Elliott, 0] Comparing the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, with the Woman of the Apocalypse. Mass for the Divine Mercy Movement, Saint Faustina. \| Msgr. Peter Elliott [Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001] Talking about the devotion to the Divine Mercy and its connection to the timeless Scriptural message of God's Mercy. Devotion to Saint Anthony- The Wonder Worker of Padua \| Benedict O’Donoghue O.F.M [Society of St Peter Canisius, 1999] Devotion to the Saints has always been a great characteristic of our Catholic life. These blessed souls have ever had a place in our hearts that is second only to that of God and His Blessed Mother. The Life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino \| Friar Christopher J.Sharrock O.F.M. Conv [Society of Saint Peter Canisius, 1985] The extraordinary life of St Joseph of Cupertino Mother Mary of the Cross-Her Personality, Her Spirit \| - [Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, 1973] The Story of Mary McKillop Doctors of the Church \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2000] A short List of Doctors of the Church and their achievements. Fathers of the Church \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 0] A list of Fathers of the Church, Latin and Greek, who were celebrated for their learning. Fr. Maximillian Kolbe \| Mary Craig [Précis of CTS Twentieth Century Martyrs Publication, 0] Maximillian Kolbe sacrificed his life to save another prisoner at Auschwitz. St. Leo the Great, Pope \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St. Leo the Great. St. Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] a Snapshot of the life of St. Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr St. Gregory the Great, Pope \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St. Gregory the Great, Pope. St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr. St Pius V, Pope \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St Pius V Pope St. Cornelius, Pope. \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St. Cornelius, Pope. St Patrick \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St Patrick. St. Stanislaus, Bishop of Cracow \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St. Stanislaus, Bishop of Cracow. St. James the Lesser, Bishop of Jerusalem \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St. James the Lesser, Bishop of Jerusalem. St. Denis, Bishop of Paris \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St. Denis, Bishop of Paris. St. Linus, Pope \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St. Linus, Pope. St. John Fisher, Bishop \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St. John Fisher, Bishop. St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr. Sts Timothy and Titus, Bishops \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A snapshot of the life of Sts Timothy and Titus, Bishops. The Franciscans \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A look at the Franciscans The Roman Calendar \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] The ‘Roman Calendar’ lists the days on which the Western Church celebrates various feasts and solemnities. Our Catholic Philosophy-St Augustine and War \| Dr. Hayden Ramsay [kwl.com.au, 2000] Dr. Hayden Ramsay discusses St Augustine and War Mary, Seat of Wisdom \| Dr. Hayden Ramsay [kwl.com.au, 2000] An Article about the wisdom of the Virgin Mary St Josephine Bakhita \| [Summary taken from L’Osservatore Romano] [L’Osservatore Romano, 2000] St Josephine Bakhita was born in the Sudan in 1869. This is her remarkable story from her life as a slave to her sainthood. Hail Mary \| - [kwl.com.au, 0] The Hail Mary The Angelus \| - [kwl.com.au, 0] The Angleus Hail, Holy Queen \| - [kwl.com.au, 0] The Hail, Holy Queen Prayer The Regina Caeli \| - [kwl.com.au, 0] The Regina Caeli prayer The Memorare \| - [kwl.com.au, 0] The Memorare prayer Concluding Prayer of the Rosary \| - [kwl.com.au, 0] The Concluding Prayer of the Rosary Prayer to Saint Joseph \| - [kwl.com.au, 0] A Prayer to Saint Joseph Prayer to Saint Michael \| - [kwl.com.au, 0] A Prayer to Saint Michael Prayer of Saint Augustine \| - [kwl.com.au, 0] A Prayer of Saint Augustine Padre Pio's Message for Today \| Peter Dwan [Society of St Peter Canisius, 0] Many think that saintly souls, especially those who have received remarkable gifts such as prophecy and healing, are to be admired rather than emulated. The Place of Images in Roman Catholicism \| Fr. Paul Stenhouse MSC [Annals Australia, 0] Examining the role of images in Catholicism Chronological list of the Popes of Rome- Pt 3 \| Fr. Paul Stenhouse MSC [Annals Australia, 0] From the death of Pope Gregory the Great in 604 A.D. to the death of Pope Sergius I in 701 A.D. = 20 Popes What is Devotion to the Sacred heart? \| Reverend H.A. Johnston [Society of St Peter Canisius Inc., 1999] This article analyses the nature and the necessity of the response of Catholics to the love of Christ which is devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Saint Bernadette and Lourdes \| Fr Ambrose Ryan O.F.M. [Society of St Peter Canisius Inc., 1999] The story of the life of Saint Bernadette Soubirous 1844-1879 Saint Patrick \| Rev. Ambrose Ryan [Society of St Peter Canisius Inc., 1999] The Story of Saint Patrick Saint Clare of Assisi (Companion of St. Francis) \| Fr Ambrose Ryan, O.F.M. [Society of St Peter Canisius Inc., 1999] The story of Clare of Assisi begins with her elopement from her parents' home on Palm Sunday evening 19 th March, 1212... The Holy Rosary -How to pray it \| Mgr Peter Elliott [Society of St Peter Canisius, 1999] Monsignor Peter Elliott Discusses how to Pray the Rosary Why go to Confession? \| Fr John Flader [Society of Saint Peter Canisius, 2000] This article is adapted from a talk given to the Thomas More Centre Summer School, Melbourne 1999 by Fr John Flader, BA (Harvard), DCL (Navarre), a priest of the Opus Dei prelature, who is chaplain of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
Links
Blessed Virgin Mary, Immaculate Heart Deals with the Catholic devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Blessed Virgin Mary Deals with all aspects of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the Church Saints, Mystical Phenomena Dealing with mystical phenomena in the life of the Church Blessed Virgin Mary, Feasts & Titles Deals with feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saints, Doctors of the Church Dealing with the lives of saints who have been declared Doctors of the Church. The Life of Saint Paul In depth article about the life of St Paul, his teachings, missionary journeys, and personality. St. Paul Succinct article about the life of the saint. Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions Site with several links about St Charles Lwanga, and his Companions, the heroic martyrs of Uganda. Blessed Mary MacKillop A site devoted to Blessed Mary MacKillop, the pioneer of Australian Catholic education, and the first Australian saint. Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne The Official website of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne Major apparitions of Jesus and Mary Informaiotn about different appritions throughout history. Apparitions of Jesus and Mary Different apparitions of Jesus and Mary throughout history. Catholic Information Network (CIN) Consitsts of daily word, Church calender, Saints days, prayer intentions and more. Divine Mercy Homepage Information about the Divine Mercy, with stories of saints and people devoted to it. Eternal Word Television Network Home page of Eternal Word Television Network. Contains inofrmation about Saints, mass readings, employment, and has a question-answer section. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Music, devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary, apologetics and available books. Index of Saints An A-Z index of the sites of different saints. Marianland A huge list of links on current issues, available books and CD's and general information relevent t Catholicism. The Mary Page A homepage completely dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Gospel of Saint Mark Good source of information on the writing of St Mark’s Gospel from a Catholic perspective. Saint Mark's Gospel Religious education resource on St Mark’s Gospel, and show to understand its main themes. Blessed Virgin Mary Website dealing extensively with all aspects pertaining to the Blessed Virgin Mary Blue Army The Blue Army is one of the largest Marian organizations in the Catholic Church. Images of Blessed Virgin Mary A personal website dealing with traditional and contemporary artwork of Our Lady.