STAGE 2 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Assessment Type 2: St Brigid
How does St Brigid’s message transcend time and what does it mean to you?
St Brigid was one of Ireland’s patron saints, along with St Patrick and Columba. She was a strong, brave woman who was a prophetic leader with a kind heart. She changed the Irish society with her view that education had the power to transform and liberate by creating communities of prayer, education and culture for those in need. Throughout her life, St Brigid carried out the message of Jesus; the message to love, forgive and to be sincere. Jesus said that loving God is the greatest commandment with loving our neighbours being second, (Mark 12:29-31) and St Brigid promoted this. Because she made such an impact …show more content…
They are a diverse group of women inspired by Jesus and the vision of St Brigid and Daniel Delany. The Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) is a Melbourne-based establishment of the Brigidine Sisters that delivers hospitality and support for asylum seekers, and promotes support for the rights of asylum seekers. The program aims to: provide hospitality and support for asylum seekers, actively network with like-minded individuals and groups who are working for justice for asylum seekers and engage in education about the issues for asylum seekers. The Project works with asylum seekers both in detention and in the community. Concerned and caring people of all cultures and generations contribute to the work of the Project (B.A.S.P, 2015). Some of the activities include: organising information sessions to raise awareness of asylum seekers, visiting asylum seekers in detention centers, providing accommodation to asylum seekers, supporting those on bridging visas, assisting a number of asylum seekers who have decided to leave Australia because they had lost hope of being given a refugee status and to intervene with government agencies to secure better outcomes for asylum seekers who face difficulty. It is clearly an incredibly rewarding program for those who help out and contribute, and the asylum seekers greatly appreciate what they do. This program greatly promotes and supports St Brigid’s message simply by the fact that these people are making an impact on others. They are clearly showing love, forgiveness and sincerity (Brigidine Sisters,
Assessment Type 2: St Brigid
How does St Brigid’s message transcend time and what does it mean to you?
St Brigid was one of Ireland’s patron saints, along with St Patrick and Columba. She was a strong, brave woman who was a prophetic leader with a kind heart. She changed the Irish society with her view that education had the power to transform and liberate by creating communities of prayer, education and culture for those in need. Throughout her life, St Brigid carried out the message of Jesus; the message to love, forgive and to be sincere. Jesus said that loving God is the greatest commandment with loving our neighbours being second, (Mark 12:29-31) and St Brigid promoted this. Because she made such an impact …show more content…
They are a diverse group of women inspired by Jesus and the vision of St Brigid and Daniel Delany. The Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) is a Melbourne-based establishment of the Brigidine Sisters that delivers hospitality and support for asylum seekers, and promotes support for the rights of asylum seekers. The program aims to: provide hospitality and support for asylum seekers, actively network with like-minded individuals and groups who are working for justice for asylum seekers and engage in education about the issues for asylum seekers. The Project works with asylum seekers both in detention and in the community. Concerned and caring people of all cultures and generations contribute to the work of the Project (B.A.S.P, 2015). Some of the activities include: organising information sessions to raise awareness of asylum seekers, visiting asylum seekers in detention centers, providing accommodation to asylum seekers, supporting those on bridging visas, assisting a number of asylum seekers who have decided to leave Australia because they had lost hope of being given a refugee status and to intervene with government agencies to secure better outcomes for asylum seekers who face difficulty. It is clearly an incredibly rewarding program for those who help out and contribute, and the asylum seekers greatly appreciate what they do. This program greatly promotes and supports St Brigid’s message simply by the fact that these people are making an impact on others. They are clearly showing love, forgiveness and sincerity (Brigidine Sisters,