Will's Mary Project

2. PART 1:
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD:
FIRST AMONG THE SAINTS

3. PART 1:
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD:
FIRST AMONG THE SAINTS

4. PART 1:
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD:
FIRST AMONG THE SAINTS
WILLIAM CLARKE

6. MARY IS BORN

7. MARY IS BORN
The parents of Mary were Saint Joachim and Saint
Anne. For a long time they were without children. At
last God answered their prayers and gave them a
daughter. They called her Mary, which means lady or
star of the sea.

8. MARY IS BORN
The parents of Mary were Saint Joachim and Saint
Anne. For a long time they were without children. At
last God answered their prayers and gave them a
daughter. They called her Mary, which means lady or
star of the sea.

10. MARY IS OFFERED IN THE
TEMPLE

11. MARY IS OFFERED IN THE
TEMPLE
When Mary was three years old her parents took her
to the temple in Jerusalem to offer her to God.They
had made a promise before her birth to do so.

12. MARY IS OFFERED IN THE
TEMPLE
When Mary was three years old her parents took her
to the temple in Jerusalem to offer her to God.They
had made a promise before her birth to do so.

14. MARY WITH HER MOTHER

15. MARY WITH HER MOTHER
Saint Anne was a good Mother she taught Mary to pray
and to read holy books. From Saint Anne Mary heard
the story of the chosen people and of the Messiah who
was to save the world. Mary did not think that God
would choose her to be the Mother of His Son.

16. MARY WITH HER MOTHER
Saint Anne was a good Mother she taught Mary to pray
and to read holy books. From Saint Anne Mary heard
the story of the chosen people and of the Messiah who
was to save the world. Mary did not think that God
would choose her to be the Mother of His Son.

18. THE ANGEL SPEAKS TO
MARY

19. THE ANGEL SPEAKS TO
MARY
God sent the Angel Gabriel to Mary at Nazareth. He
said “ Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you. Blessed
are you among women. Do not fear Mary, are to be a
Mother and to bear a Son and to call Him Jesus. He will
be the Son and King over all His people.’’
“How will that be?’’ Mary asked.
The angel answered, “ The Holy Spirit will come upon
you and by His power the child to be born of you will
be the Son of God.’’
Mary said, “See I am the servant of the Lord. May all
that you have said be done in me!’’

23. MARY VISITS ELIZABETH

24. MARY VISITS ELIZABETH
The angel also told Mary that her cousin Elizabeth was
to have a child in her old age. Mary went a once to help
her. The Holy Spirit let Elizabeth know that Mary was to
be the Mother of God.

25. MARY VISITS ELIZABETH
The angel also told Mary that her cousin Elizabeth was
to have a child in her old age. Mary went a once to help
her. The Holy Spirit let Elizabeth know that Mary was to
be the Mother of God.

27. MARY AND JOSEPH ARE
MARRIED

28. MARY AND JOSEPH ARE
MARRIED
When Mary was about fourteen years old she was married to
a young carpenter named Joseph.
God wanted Saint Joseph to be the foster Father of Jesus and
the head of the holy family.

29. MARY AND JOSEPH ARE
MARRIED
When Mary was about fourteen years old she was married to
a young carpenter named Joseph.
God wanted Saint Joseph to be the foster Father of Jesus and
the head of the holy family.

31. JESUS IS BORN IN A STABLE

32. JESUS IS BORN IN A STABLE
The Emperor ordered all people to write their names
down on a list of the town they were born in.
Mary and Joseph were from Bethlehem so they went
from Nazareth back to Bethlehem.
There were so many people in Bethlehem that there was
no room for Mary and Joseph so they spent the night in
a stable. That night Jesus was born. Mary wrapped Him in
soft clothes and laid Him in a manger. Mary and Joseph
adored this Child who was the Son of God.
Shepherds came to see the Child. The shepherds told
Mary that an angel had appeared and told them to go to
Bethlehem.

36. MARY OFFERS JESUS IN THE
TEMPLE

37. MARY OFFERS JESUS IN THE
TEMPLE
Forty days after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
took Him to the Temple in Jerusalem to offer Him to
God. There they met a holy old man named Simeon
who took the Child into his arms and prayed , “You may
take me out of this word, O Lord because I have seen
Him who is our salvation and our light.”
Simeon next said to Mary “Because of this Child a
sword of sorrow will pierce your heart.’’ Mary
remembered that her Son would one day die to save
the world.

38. MARY OFFERS JESUS IN THE
TEMPLE
Forty days after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
took Him to the Temple in Jerusalem to offer Him to
God. There they met a holy old man named Simeon
who took the Child into his arms and prayed , “You may
take me out of this word, O Lord because I have seen
Him who is our salvation and our light.”
Simeon next said to Mary “Because of this Child a
sword of sorrow will pierce your heart.’’ Mary
remembered that her Son would one day die to save
the world.

40. THE MAGI VISIT JESUS AND
MARY

41. THE MAGI VISIT JESUS AND
MARY
Some time later Mary saw three men who were dressed in
strange and rich clothing like Kings, bow down before her
Child to adore Him as King of the Jews. These Magi came from
faraway guided by a star that led them to Bethlehem. The star
was a sign to them that a King was born to rule the world.
They offered Jesus, gifts of gold , frankincense and myrrh.

42. THE MAGI VISIT JESUS AND
MARY
Some time later Mary saw three men who were dressed in
strange and rich clothing like Kings, bow down before her
Child to adore Him as King of the Jews. These Magi came from
faraway guided by a star that led them to Bethlehem. The star
was a sign to them that a King was born to rule the world.
They offered Jesus, gifts of gold , frankincense and myrrh.

44. THE HOLY FAMILY FLESS
INTO EGYPT

45. THE HOLY FAMILY FLESS
INTO EGYPT
An angel appeared to Joseph in his sleep and said “Arise
take the Child and His mother and flee into Egypt and
remain there until I shall tell you, for King Herod wants
to kill the Child.’’ Joseph took the Child and His Mother
and left that night for Egypt.
King Herod killed all the boys in Bethlehem who were
two years old or less. After Herod died , the angel told
Joseph to return to Nazareth.

46. THE HOLY FAMILY FLESS
INTO EGYPT
An angel appeared to Joseph in his sleep and said “Arise
take the Child and His mother and flee into Egypt and
remain there until I shall tell you, for King Herod wants
to kill the Child.’’ Joseph took the Child and His Mother
and left that night for Egypt.
King Herod killed all the boys in Bethlehem who were
two years old or less. After Herod died , the angel told
Joseph to return to Nazareth.

48. MARY FINDS JESUS IN THE
TEMPLE

49. MARY FINDS JESUS IN THE
TEMPLE
When Jesus was twelve He went to the temple with
Mary and Joseph. After the feast His parents left but
Jesus stayed. Three days later Mary and Joseph found
Jesus in the temple.
Mary asked “ Son why have you done this to us?’’ Jesus
replied “ Did you not know that I had to be in my
Father’s house?’’

50. MARY FINDS JESUS IN THE
TEMPLE
When Jesus was twelve He went to the temple with
Mary and Joseph. After the feast His parents left but
Jesus stayed. Three days later Mary and Joseph found
Jesus in the temple.
Mary asked “ Son why have you done this to us?’’ Jesus
replied “ Did you not know that I had to be in my
Father’s house?’’

52. MARY AT THE MARRIAGE
FEAST

53. MARY AT THE MARRIAGE
FEAST
When Jesus was thirty years old He began the work for
which He was sent. He preached, healed the sick and
worked miracles.
At a wedding feast in Cana Jesus changed water into
wine when Mary told Him there was no more wine. By
this first miracle He showed that He will not refuse His
Mother’s wishes.

54. MARY AT THE MARRIAGE
FEAST
When Jesus was thirty years old He began the work for
which He was sent. He preached, healed the sick and
worked miracles.
At a wedding feast in Cana Jesus changed water into
wine when Mary told Him there was no more wine. By
this first miracle He showed that He will not refuse His
Mother’s wishes.

56. MARY MEETS JESUS

57. MARY MEETS JESUS
After three years of preaching and healing Jesus was
captured by the Jews and condemned to death, beaten
and crowned with thorns.
Mary followed with John and some women as Jesus
carried the cross. At one place Jesus and Mary met.
Mary suffered because she loved Jesus so much.

58. MARY MEETS JESUS
After three years of preaching and healing Jesus was
captured by the Jews and condemned to death, beaten
and crowned with thorns.
Mary followed with John and some women as Jesus
carried the cross. At one place Jesus and Mary met.
Mary suffered because she loved Jesus so much.

60. MARY SEES JESUS DIE ON
THE CROSS

61. MARY SEES JESUS DIE ON
THE CROSS
At Calvary Mary saw Jesus nailed to the cross and
raised between two thieves. As Mary stood beneath
the cross she heard Jesus speak to her, “ Woman there
is your son.” Then He said to the disciple John, “ There
is your mother.” By these words Jesus gave Mary to
care of His disciple.
Mary saw Jesus bow His head and die, she watched the
soldiers pierce the side of Him with a spear.

62. MARY SEES JESUS DIE ON
THE CROSS
At Calvary Mary saw Jesus nailed to the cross and
raised between two thieves. As Mary stood beneath
the cross she heard Jesus speak to her, “ Woman there
is your son.” Then He said to the disciple John, “ There
is your mother.” By these words Jesus gave Mary to
care of His disciple.
Mary saw Jesus bow His head and die, she watched the
soldiers pierce the side of Him with a spear.

64. JESUS LIES IN MARY’S ARMS

65. JESUS LIES IN MARY’S ARMS
The friends of Jesus took Him down from the cross and
laid Him in the waiting arms of His Mother.
The body of Jesus was placed in a tomb. When Mary
left the tomb the men rolled a stone before the
opening.

66. JESUS LIES IN MARY’S ARMS
The friends of Jesus took Him down from the cross and
laid Him in the waiting arms of His Mother.
The body of Jesus was placed in a tomb. When Mary
left the tomb the men rolled a stone before the
opening.

68. JESUS APPEARS TO HIS
MOTHER MARY

69. JESUS APPEARS TO HIS
MOTHER MARY
On Easter Sunday Jesus rose. The first person He
appeared to was His Mother.

70. JESUS APPEARS TO HIS
MOTHER MARY
On Easter Sunday Jesus rose. The first person He
appeared to was His Mother.

72. THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES
DOWN

73. THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES
DOWN
Mary returned with the disciples to Jerusalem to pray
and wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit, that Jesus
had promised.
There came a sound from heaven like a great wind.
Tongues of fire rested upon each of them and they
were filled with the Holy Spirit.

74. THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES
DOWN
Mary returned with the disciples to Jerusalem to pray
and wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit, that Jesus
had promised.
There came a sound from heaven like a great wind.
Tongues of fire rested upon each of them and they
were filled with the Holy Spirit.

76. MARY IS TAKEN TO HEAVEN

77. MARY IS TAKEN TO HEAVEN
As Mary’s love for Jesus grew greater so did her need
to be with Jesus. One day Jesus came for his Mother.
After Mary died the apostles took her body to a tomb.
By the Assumption Mary was taken to heaven body and
soul.

78. MARY IS TAKEN TO HEAVEN
As Mary’s love for Jesus grew greater so did her need
to be with Jesus. One day Jesus came for his Mother.
After Mary died the apostles took her body to a tomb.
By the Assumption Mary was taken to heaven body and
soul.

80. JESUS CROWNS MARY
QUEEN OF HEAVEN

81. JESUS CROWNS MARY
QUEEN OF HEAVEN
Jesus led His Mother to a throne of glory in heaven
next to His own. As Mary felt pain and sorrow with
Him on earth she now feels joy with Him in heaven
forever.
As Jesus put a crown upon Mary’s head all the angels
and saints praised her as Queen.

82. JESUS CROWNS MARY
QUEEN OF HEAVEN
Jesus led His Mother to a throne of glory in heaven
next to His own. As Mary felt pain and sorrow with
Him on earth she now feels joy with Him in heaven
forever.
As Jesus put a crown upon Mary’s head all the angels
and saints praised her as Queen.

84. ROLES OF MARY

85. ROLES OF MARY
WIFE: In their home at Nazareth Mary’s happiest
moments were spent with her husband and child.
The holy family worked, prayed and shared their joys
together.
DAUGHTER: Mary was always kind,humble and
obedient to her parents.
Mary gave her whole life to God. The heavenly Father
looked upon her as his daughter.
MOTHER: Mary’s love and caring of Jesus began before
her baby was born, it started with an obedience to the
will of God.
As frightened as she must of been of seeing an angel
she answered God’s call.
Mary protected Jesus from harm, encouraged Jesus to
do his best ands was always concerned for Jesus’s
safety.

87. WHY IS MARY AN
IMPORTANT ROLE MODEL
FOR ME ?

88. WHY IS MARY AN
IMPORTANT ROLE MODEL
FOR ME ?
Mary is an important role model for me because she
believed in God and wanted to do what God asked of
her. Mary accepted the word of the Lord and promised
to be his servant.

90. PART 2:
THE WEDDING AT CANA

91. PART 2:
THE WEDDING AT CANA
The wedding at Cana is a very special story in the Bible.
According to John... It went like this. In a place of Galilee there was
a wedding. After a while at the wedding all the wine was drunk by
the crowd of people.
Mary said to Jesus “ We have ran out of wine.’’Jesus replied “It is
not my time yet.’’Mary said to the servants “Do what Jesus tells
you.’’ Jesus told the servants to fill the jugs with water to the brim.
Jesus tasted the water and then he turned water into wine. This
was when Jesus performed His first miracle.
If I was Mary I would have felt worried for the family as they were
embarrassed that they had ran out of wine.
I think Mary would have felt amazed and proud of her Son as He
performed a miracle that showed Mary that He was very special
and would not refuse his Mother’s wishes.

93. Part 3:
HOW DOES THE CHURCH
HONOUR MARY?

94. Part 3:
HOW DOES THE CHURCH
HONOUR MARY?
As the Mother of Jesus, Mary has a central role in the
church the church honours Mary through feast days, titles,
special prayers, hymns and art.
Mary is not only the Mother of Jesus but also the Mother
of the church.

95. Part 3:
HOW DOES THE CHURCH
HONOUR MARY?
As the Mother of Jesus, Mary has a central role in the
church the church honours Mary through feast days, titles,
special prayers, hymns and art.
Mary is not only the Mother of Jesus but also the Mother
of the church.

97. THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED
VIRGIN MARY

98. THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED
VIRGIN MARY
On this feast of Mary we celebrate a special favour that God gave to Mary, our Mother.
The Assumption means that Mary was taken up into the heaven not only with her soul, but
also with her body.
Jesus, the Son of God was born from Mary’s pure womb. So when Mary died, God the
Father and Jesus, would not let the body of the Mother of God be spoilt. This was a reward
for her love of God and her years of faithful prayers and suffering.
Now Mary is in heaven. She is queen of heaven and earth. She is the Mother of the church
and queen of apostles. Every time Mary asks Jesus to give us graces, He listens to her
request.

102. THE HAIL MARY PRAYER

103. THE HAIL MARY PRAYER
From the Church’s beginnings, prayers to Virgin Mary have held a place of honour for Catholics.
In heaven God said, “One day I will send my Son to help all people and to show them how to live. And I
choose Mary to be the Mother of Jesus, My Son.’’ So God sent his angel Gabriel to Mary and the angel
said:
Hail Mary,
The angel Gabriel visited Mary in Nazareth, in Galilee. The angel said to Mary that God loved her She was
Full of grace,
The angel Gabriel told Mary that God, who was in heaven so far away, had come to be close to her. She
was to be the Mother of Jesus. The angel said,
The Lord is with you.
After the angel left her, Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Her cousin knew how God was to Mary.
Elizabeth,
Blessed are you among women
Mary’s cousin Elizabeth knew that Mary was going to be the Mother of Jesus christ. Elizabeth said,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
We pray to Mary because she is so close to God, and because she is so close to her Son, Jesus Christ. And
so we say,
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
Like a good Mother, Mary always hears us when we call to her. She hears us now, at this moment; and
when we come to the last moment of our life. And so we pray,
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

105. PART 4: MARY MACKILLOP

106. PART 4: MARY MACKILLOP
Mary MacKillop was born on the 15 January 1842 in Melbourne,Victoria. Her parents were born in
Scotland and came to Australia. She had three sister and four brothers.
Mary cared about the people who had no one to look after them such as boys and girls who just
roamed the streets, children in the country who had no school to go to, people who were sick and
old people who had nowhere to live. Mary wanted more then anything to help these people.
Mary went to work as a teacher in a little country town in South Australia called Penola. There she
met Father Julian Tenison Woods who also wanted to do something for the poor children who could
not afford to pay the money needed to go to School. Together, in 1866, they began the first Saint
Joseph’s School in the old stable. Two of Mary’s younger sister also taught in the and other young
women came to help them.
On 19 March 1866 (Saint Joseph’s Day) Mary started to were a simple black dress and began the
Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph. Now as a Sister, she dedicated her life to doing Gods work.
As more and more young women joined Mary as Sisters, they were able to start more schools. All
children were welcome at the Josephite schools, which provided free Catholic education.
In Adelaide they opened a place for women who had nowhere to live, an orphanage for children
who had no parents to look after them and a house were poor people could come and stay. The
Sisters visited people who were in jail and those who were poor and sick.
Mary MacKillop was kind to all people, even if they did not agree with her. She died on 8 August
1909 in Alma cottage, North Sydney. Mary helped many people during her lifetime and after she
died, the Sisters of Saint Joseph kept on doing the good work she had started.
Mary MacKillop kept her faith in God and bravely challenged those who did not support her vision
for a more caring world. Mary is an important Australian who spent her life helping people, especially
children. She is Australia’s first Saint.

110. NEVER SEE A NEED WITH OUT
DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT

111. NEVER SEE A NEED WITH OUT
DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT
Homelessness is a person who does not have access to safe, secure and adequate
housing.
There are more then 105,000 Australians who are homeless. This includes 7,500
families.
Over the last five years there has been an increase in the number of families being
assisted by homeless services.
Most of the children that homeless are under 12 years of age and it has an effect on
their education, health and well being.
To respond to the need of homeless people I could organise a “school sleepover.”

112. NEVER SEE A NEED WITH OUT
DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT
Homelessness is a person who does not have access to safe, secure and adequate
housing.
There are more then 105,000 Australians who are homeless. This includes 7,500
families.
Over the last five years there has been an increase in the number of families being
assisted by homeless services.
Most of the children that homeless are under 12 years of age and it has an effect on
their education, health and well being.
To respond to the need of homeless people I could organise a “school sleepover.”

114. SCHOOL SLEEPOVER

115. SCHOOL SLEEPOVER
A school sleepover allows students to experience how it feels to be a homeless
person, children would be sponsored to “sleepover’’ for one night to raise money
to donate to charities that make a difference to people who have no place to call
home.

116. SCHOOL SLEEPOVER
A school sleepover allows students to experience how it feels to be a homeless
person, children would be sponsored to “sleepover’’ for one night to raise money
to donate to charities that make a difference to people who have no place to call
home.

118. THANK YOU

119. THANK YOU