A refreshing, comprehensive and contemporary book for upper primary and lower secondary students, this book explores the person of Mary of Nazareth through the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and through other New Testament texts.
It presents a portrait of Mary as a strong woman of faith; a woman who is honoured in the Catholic tradition as a model of discipleship. Mary's continued importance to the Church is highlighted through a discussion of Vatican II teachings and the titles, festivals, images and prayers devoted to Mary. Students, through exploring the gospels and the tradition of the Church, are able to consider the special role of Mary in God's plan and the ongoing symbolic role of Mary in the lives of Christians today.
