Mary MacKillop Review Quiz

Where was Mary MacKillop born?

• Fitzroy, Victoria

• Kincumber, New South Wales

• North Sydney, New South Wales

• Penola, South Australia

When was Mary MacKillop born?

• August 15, 1842

• January 15, 1845

• August 8, 1867

• January 15, 1842

Where was Mary MacKillop baptised?

• Saint Francis’ Church in Melbourne

• Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne

• Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney

• Saint Mary’s Church in Altona

How many children were there in the MacKillop family (including Mary)?

• 8

• 6

• 9

• 7

While she was growing up Mary MacKillop and her family moved around a lot. Why?

• The MacKillops enjoyed traveling and visiting different towns/states

• They had to rely on the support of family and friends due to lack of money

• The MacKillops got bored easily and wanted to see new places

• They had to move for Mr MacKillop’s (Mary’s father’s) job

What work did Mary MacKillop do before she became a religious Sister of Saint Joseph?

• She worked as a farmer

• She worked as a governess and teacher

• She worked in a local Church

• She worked as a secretary

What age was Mary MacKillop when she became a religious Sister of Saint Joseph?

• 24 years old

• 25 years old

• 23 years old

• 22 years old

Where did Mary MacKillop establish her first school (the first Josephite school) in Australia?

• Altona in Victoria

• North Sydney in New South Wales

• Penola in South Australia

• Brisbane in Queensland

When did Mary MacKillop establish her first school and her order of religious sisters?

Hint: It was on Saint Joseph’s Day!

• March 19, 1873

• August 8, 1909

• August 8, 1866

• March 19, 1866

What is the full title of Mary MacKillop’s order of religious sisters?

• Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart

• Sisters of Jesus, Saint Joseph and Saint John the Baptist

• Sisters of Saint Joseph

• Sisters of Mary MacKillop