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In 1891, Pope Leo XIII released his encyclical, Rerum Novarum. It was issued at a time of immense social change in Europe, marked by the awakening of democracy, a rise in industrialisation and the influence of capitalism, and the popular appeal of communism among working people. Pope Leo was concerned about the rise of Communism, which claimed to offer workers a socio-economic and political alternative to the alliance between aristocratic privilege and the capital industrial interests. At the same time, he saw the excesses of capitalism development and the exploitation and dire poverty of workers.
There are three major themes in the encyclical:
- The Balance Between Labour and Capital
- The Common Good
- The Role of the State
Pope Leo also articulated what has come to be known as the preferential option for the poor.

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The message of this parable is to love others as you would want to be loved. Edmund was influenced by this because he loved and showed pity for the young men he made a school for.

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Edmund opened a school in 1802 called Mount Sion. All the boys were taught reading, writing, arithmetic and religion. For the senior boys, other useful subjects were added, like bookkeeping, geography and navigation. Today, the school is used as the residence of the Brothers, and the primary and secondary schools are on either side of the building.

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How Are These Schools Influenced By Edmund's Teachings?

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How Are These Schools Influenced By Edmund's Teachings?

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As part of their mission within the Church and shaped by the spirit and charism of Edmund Rice, all schools associated with Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) offer an education guided by the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The Charter aspire to be faithful to the following four touchstones:
Liberating Education
Gospel Spirituality
Inclusive Community
Justice and Solidarity

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Schools in Queensland That Embed in the Edmund Rice Tradition

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Schools in Queensland That Embed in the Edmund Rice Tradition

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Ambrose Treacy College, Indooroopilly
Ignatius Park College, Townsville
St Brendan's College, Yeppoon
St Edmund's College, Ipswich
St James College, Brisbane
St Joseph's Nudgee College, Boondall
St Joseph's Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill
St Laurence's College, South Brisbane
St Patrick's College, Shorncliffe

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The inspired writings of various Religious leaders (e.g. Catherine McAuley, Nano Nagle, Edmund Rice, Don Bosco, Elizabeth Seton and Mary MacKillop) responded in new ways t the needs of the faithful, especially through education, works of charity, and health care.

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What Actions Did Edmund Do That Reflected and Connected to Jesus?

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What Actions Did Edmund Do That Reflected and Connected to Jesus?

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Edmund's spirituality is characterised by a simple but profound trust in God.
Edmund was given the Grace to respond to the call of Jesus by identifying with Christ in the poor.
Edmund was a daily Mass goer in Waterford. He began a Religious Order which later became the Congregation of Christian Brothers.
Edmund had a deep devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and he often would be seen praying the rosary.
In 1808, Edmund Rice took the Religious name 'Ignatius', and became Edmund Ignatius Rice.

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"Educating the hearts and the minds of the young."

"One thing you may not be sure of, that whilst you work for God, whether you succeed or not, he will amply reward for you."

"Give to the poor in handfuls."

"Were we to know the merit and value of only going from one street to another to serve a neighbour for the love of God, we should prize it more than silver and gold."

"Have courage; the good seed will grow up in the children's heart later on."

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Living and Working Conditions of the People

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Living and Working Conditions of the People

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The Ireland of when Edmund lived there was an unjust place where many lived in poverty and social structures deeply oppressed the majority of the population. In 1802, he set up a school for the young men who were living in poverty.

In the school Edmund opened, he was assisted by two men who he paid for their services but after a while, they had fled and could not be induced to return even after being offered a higher salary.

Ireland was under British rule and the anti-Catholic Penal Laws were in force which prevented a Catholic from owning land over a certain value. Catholics were also not permitted to own weapons of any kind. The Penal Law also prevented Catholics from attending Mass and receiving an education. These laws were relaxed at the time of Edmund's childhood and were eventually dropped in 1829.

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Important and Historical Events in Edmund's Life

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Important and Historical Events in Edmund's Life

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1762 - Edmund Rice was born in Westcourt.

He attended local hedge school in Callan. He was educated in part by Friar Patrick Grace, later went to the local city, Kilkenny, to continue his education.

1779 - When he was about 17, he moved to Waterford to begin an apprenticeship with his uncle, Michael Rice.

1787 - Married Mary Elliot, daughter of a wealthy Waterford Tanner.

1789 - Edmund's wife dies giving birth to their daughter. Edmund moved to Arundel Place to be nearer to his business and be able to take care of his daughter. Around the same time, he joined a group of young Catholic men who gathers for prayer and outreach to the poor.

1796 - Edmund wrote to Pope Pius VI about his "design" and the Pope encouraged him to proceed with it.

1800 - Edmund began teaching street children by night after work in his house, eventually deciding to sell his business and dedicate his life to educating them.

1803 - A purpose built monastery and school opened in Waterford which was named "Mount Sion".

1808 - Edmund and eight companions take five vows on August 15th as members of the Society of the Presentation.

1829 - Catholic Emancipation Act results in a repeal of the anti-Catholic Penal Laws.

1841 - Edmund became seriously ill.

1844 - Edmund died in Waterford on 29th August, aged 82.

1993 - Pope John Paul II bestows the title "Venerable" on Edmund Rice and declares him to be a man of "heroic virtue".

1996 - Pope John Paul II declares Edmund Rice "Blessed" in St. Peter's Square in Rome.

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Edmund was born in Ireland at a time when Catholics faced oppression under Penal Laws enforced by the British authorities. Edmund had a successful career in business but after the accident which killed his wife and left his daughter disabled and with laughing difficulties, thereafter devoted his life to education of the poor.

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Edmund Rice was born 1st June 1762 in the town of Westcourt near the village of Callan in County Kilkenny in the South East of Ireland. He was born into a farming family of 7 brothers and 2 step sisters and his family were very wealthy and generous. In 1787, Edmund married the young daughter of a Waterford Tanner, Mary Elliot, who died in 1789 giving birth to their daughter, who was born premature and handicapped. Edmund Rice died 29th August 1844 at the age of 82.