The Australian Church Story is a book for students in junior secondary school. It takes a chronological approach to the history of the Christian Churches in Australia, with particular reference to the history of the Catholic Church, by looking at the key people and events which shaped each period.

Areas explored include:

• Ways Christianity has shaped Australian Society
• Australia’s first churches and church leaders
• Key figures in the history of Australian Churches (Eg. Caroline Chisholm, Archbishop Mannix)
• The Churches and Aboriginal people
• Growth of diversity in worship through migration
• Changing trends (including Vatican II, ecumenism, membership)

Contents:
1. The Australian Church
2. Australia’s first churches
3. The Church expands (early to mid-1800s) Catholic revival
4. The Church in the early Colonies
5. Boom to bust
6. Slow to change
7. World events and the twentieth century
8. Diversity in Worship
9. Changing trends
10. The modern Church
Endnotes

Key features:

• Each chapter contains activities and key terms are explained as a margin note
• Index of key people and events
• Illustrations and photos throughout
• Can be used in conjunction with RE guide-lines
• For junior to middle secondary students

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About the author:
Bruce McClish writes from a strong ecumenical background: he has taught in Catholic and Anglican schools in Queensland. He has written 42 books for students in schools.

How to order
Available from:

• leading booksellers,
• your local Christian bookshop or
• by ordering through an online retailer.

All prices are Australian Recommended Retail Price, GST inclusive and in Australian dollars.