Cecilia Maher

Where and when was Mother Cecelia Maher born?

• February 1840, in Auckland

• September 1799 in Freshford, Kilkenney

• March 2021, in Lyons, France

• August 1830, in London

What happened to Cecilia's mother?

• She passed away when Cecilia was young

• She became a nun

• She lived in hospital

• She became a teacher

What was Cecilia's name before she became a sister?

• Mary

• Ellen

• Joan

• Anna

How old was Cecilia Maher when she became a sister?

• 39

• 18

• 21

• 54

Why did Cecilia not follow her urge from God to be a sister until she was 39?

• Because she sacrificed her urge to take care of her father's five children

• Because she wasn't sure if she wanted to become a nun

• Because there were no churches where she lived

• Because her family would not let her

Who was an inspiration to Cecilia Maher that also inspired Catherine McAuley?

• Mother Frances Xavier Warde

• Father Rob

• Mr Ryan

• Mother Teresa

Why did Cecilia Maher come to Aotearoa?

• Because Bishop Pompallier asked the Sisters of Mercy if they would come and help.

• It sounded like a great place

• She wanted to travel

• She knew how to speak Māori

What did Cecilia Maher do when she was in Aotearoa

• Snorkel

• Teaching, religious instruction, caring for orphans and visitation of the sick and prisoners of settlers and Māori people.

• Spent her time praying

• Sailed around New Zealand

What school was Cecilia Maher responsible for building?

• Holy Trinity Catholic School Takanini

• St Mary's Catholic School, Papakura

• St Anne's Catholic School Manurewa

• St Mary's Convent and school in Ponsonby

What religious order did Cecilia Maher belong to?

• Mission Sisters

• Marist Sisters

• Sisters of Mercy

• Sisters of Compassion