Parish Quiz Question Bank PDF 2024

CONGRATULATIONS! Dear WINNERS of the QUIZ Competition at the PARISH LEVEL, Greetings from the Diocesan Catechetical Centre and the Exposition Committee. We take this opportunity to congratulate you for your sincere efforts in learning the entire QUESTION BANK of the First Round o...

CONGRATULATIONS! Dear WINNERS of the QUIZ Competition at the PARISH LEVEL, Greetings from the Diocesan Catechetical Centre and the Exposition Committee. We take this opportunity to congratulate you for your sincere efforts in learning the entire QUESTION BANK of the First Round of the Quiz Competition organised at the PARISH LEVEL. As we send to you this new QUESTION BANK of the Second Round of the quiz at the Deanery Level, we wish you every best. Kindly note: 1. All the questions provided in this QUESTION BANK is the portion for the Second Round of the Quiz. 2. The Second Round of this Quiz competition at the Deanery level will be held on - 25th August 2024. 3. The venue for this Second Round in your respective deanery will be announced shortly. Study well We assure you our Prayers The Organizers.  QUESTION BANK FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF THE QUIZ COMPETITION AT THE DEANERY LEVEL. St. Francis Xavier 1. Where did Francis Xavier offer his first mass? Vicensa 2. When did Francis Xavier celebrate his first Mass? 30th September 1537 3. Who was the patron of Francis Xavier? Saint Jerome 4. What did Francis Xavier see in his vision while in hospital? He had a vision of his Patron Saint Jerome who told him that he would pass the winter in Bologna and that he was to undergo a lot of suffering in the future. 5. How did Francis spend his days in Bologna? He spent his days in the service of his people, he preached, heard confessions visited and served the Sick in the hospital, he also taught the Christian Doctrine to children and the ignorant. 6. In what type of house did Francis Xavier live in? Castle 7. Which subject did Francis teach at the University? Philosophy 8. Where did Francis serve the needy? In the hospital 9. Who accompanied Francis when he travelled to Goa? Two Jesuits and the viceroy 10. Which animal was provided by the Ambassador to Francis? Horse 11. Whom did Francis call the father of his soul? Ignatius of Loyola 12. When did Francis arrive in Japan? 15th August 1549 13. Where are the mortal remains of Francis kept? Basilica of Bom Jesus 14. Along with which Saint was Francis declared Patron Saint of the missions? Saint Therese of Lisieux 15. Who sent Francis to India to proclaim the word of god? Ignatius of Loyola 16. Who said these words regarding Francis? "He has no need for our talents for with the word he changed fisherman into a apostles" Pope Paul III 17. What was the response of Francis when he underwent lots of trials and sufferings? Yet more, Lord! yet more 18. What did the almighty God say to Francis one night? I will show him what great things he has to suffer for my name. 19. How did the people of India Look upon Francis? As an Angel in human flesh not only a virgin but free from the stains which are like spots upon the sun. 20. Who told Francis that a heavier cross awaited him in Bologna? Saint Jerome (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 21. In which year was Francis born? 7th April 1506 22. Who were the parents of Francis Xavier? Don Juan and Dona Maria 23. Where was Francis born? Navarre, Spain 24. Who founded the society of Jesus? Saint Ignatius of Loyola 25. In which athletic event did Francis excel? High jump 26. Who spread the word that Francis was a wonderful teacher? Ignatius of Loyola 27. When was Francis Xavier ordained as a priest? 24th June 1537 28. When did Francis Xavier arrive in Goa? 6th May 1542 29. When did Saint Francis Xavier passed away? 3rd December 1552 30. Where did Saint Francis Xavier pass away? China 31. When was Francis Xavier declared a saint? 12th March 1622 32. Who was declared a saint together with Saint Francis Xavier? Ignatius of Loyola 33. When was Francis Xavier declared blessed? 15th October 1619 34. Why did Ignatius get into trouble with his master? Because on Sunday morning he took some students to a church where they received the sacraments instead of being present at the college 35. What did Ignatius teach Francis? He taught him that titles, estate, Honours, amusements and money were all temporary pleasures in this world and was not worthwhile to acquire all those things and lose one soul in the bargain 36. Who were the friends of Francis Xavier? Ignatius of Loyola and Peter Fabre 37. What did three friends Ignatius, Francis and Peter plan to do when they were unable to acquire necessary permission to live in Palestine? They were to return to Paris and then they would go to Rome and offer their lives to the Pope 38. What did the three friends plan to do when they were unable to find a ship to the Holy Land? They would then be free of their vows to visit Jerusalem and would proceed to Rome. 39. What did the three friends decide at several meetings? The three members agreed that they should all go to Jerusalem and spend their lives in the service of God winning over people for him 40. What was the Second Son expected to do as the custom of the nobleman of those Times? The Second Son was to enroll in the army 41. According to the custom among the Noblemen of those Times what was the last born to become? The last born was to become a cleric to enable the family to collect Church taxes 42. Where did the mother of Francis enrolled him as a cleric? In Pamplona 43. Which two events left a deep impression on the mind of Francis? The first was the death of his Latin professor of venereal disease The second was the death of a French student who was orphaned at the age of 6 44. What did the letter received from home state? Francis was elected as the Canon of Pamplona 45. Why did Francis decline the offer of being Canon of Pamplona? Francis had become such a zealous servant of God that titles Fame and glory meant very little to him 46. What became the basis in the life of Francis? The teachings of Ignatius and his spiritual exercises 47. Who was Ignatius? He was a brave officer who had resisted the joint Armies of Navarre and France at the battle of Pamplona in 1521 48. Who granted the members permission to proceed to the Holy land? Pope Paul III 49. In which hospital did Francis see the patients? Hospital of the Incurables 50. Why was Francis and his companions detained in the boat by the ferrymen in the neighbourhood of Anacona? Because they had no means to pay for the journey Quiz on Saint Joseph Vaz 1. Where did Father Joseph Vaz receive the call to go to Ceylon At See Cathedral, Old Goa 2. Who ruled Ceylon during the time of Joseph Vaz? United East India company of Holland 3. For how many years were the people of Ceylon without a priest? 30 years 4. In which year did Father Joseph Vaz set out to go to Kanara? 1681 5. Why was Kanara called the black country? Because of its black cotton soil 6. Who accompanied Father Joseph Vaz to Kanara? His nephew Joseph Carvalho 7. Who were the rulers of Kanara? The Dutch 8. For how long was Father Joseph Vaz in Kanara? For 4 years 9. Where did the evil-minded Catholic take Father Joseph Vaz? To the Muddipu hill 10. Why did the evil-minded Catholic take Father Joseph Vaz to the hill? To kill him 11. What happened when Father Joseph Vaz knelt down to pray? The Dark Knight was illuminated 12. What happened to the killers of Fr,Joseph Vaz? They were thrown down to the ground and there sprouted three springs in the rock 13. Where did Joseph Vaz spend sleepless Nights in Old Goa? At the foot of the cross of miracles 14. Where did Father Joseph Vaz open a Latin School? In Sancoale Goa 15. Which subject did Father Joseph Vaz understand as of prime importance? Catholic literature 16. Who was the constant guide of Father Joseph Vaz? Mary of the beatitudes 17. What inspired Father Joseph Vaz to imbibe some of the virtues of Mary? The mysteries of the Rosary 18. What is the reference in the letter from Kandy? Christ is the sun we are the moon 19. Whom does Father Joseph Vaz repeatedly call as brother? His nephew Joseph Carvalho 20. Which dreadful epidemic broke out in Kandy? Smallpox (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 21. When was Joseph Vaz born? 21st April 1651 22. Where was Joseph Vaz born? In Benaulim at his mother's home 23. Who baptized Joseph Vaz? Jesuit priest fr Jacinto Pereira 24. Who were the godparents of Joseph Vaz? Sebastiano Vaz an Esperanca Miranda 25. What were the names of Joseph Vaz parents? Cristovao Vaz and Maria de Miranda 26. What did Joseph’s (Fr. Joseph Vaz) father say on the day of his baptism? One day he will become a great man 27. What did Joseph’s father (Fr. Joseph Vaz) see in the noon time at the time of his son's Birth? He Saw a star rising in the sky 28. What would Joseph’s (Fr. Joseph Vaz) mother affectionately call him? My little Saint 29. What would Joseph Vaz do on his way to school? He would pray the Rosary 30. Where did Joseph Vaz spent his childhood? Sancoale 31. How would Joseph Vaz spend most of his time? In adoration of the blessed sacrament 32. What would Joseph Vaz do at night? He would jump out of the window and go to Church at Cortalim 33. What would happen to the closed doors of the church? The church doors would open on its own to welcome Joseph Vas 34. Where did Joseph Vaz stay as a young student? At the church Of Our Lady of the Rosary at Old Goa 35. At what age did Joseph Vaz receive the minor orders? At the age of 20 36. At what age was Joseph Vaz ordained as sub Deacon? At the age of 23 37. Who ordained Joseph Vaz? ArchBishop Antonio Brandao 38. Who was the first student of Father Joseph Vaz? His nephew Joseph Carvalho 39. What does deed of bondage mean? Father Joseph Vaz offered himself as a slave of Mary 40. In which year was Joseph Vaz ordained a priest? 1676  Fr. Agnelo De Souza 1. Who has been the guiding star of his life? Our blessed Mother Mary 2. On which day was Agnelo admitted as a candidate in the society of Pilar? Feast day of Our Lady of Pilar 3. Where was Agnelo ordained as a deacon? Convent of St. Monica in Old Goa 4. When was Deacon Agnelo ordained as a priest? 24th September 1898 5. Who first sowed the seeds of a priestly vocation in Fr. Agnelo? Fr. Inacio Rebello 6. Where was Agnelo ordained as a priest? Se Cathedral at Old Goa 7. Where did Fr. Agnelo celebrate his first mass? Monastery of Pilar 8. Which feast day did Fr. Agnelo commit himself as a full-fledged missionary of society of Pilar? Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady 9. Name the virtue that is dear to the heart of every priest? Purity 10. According to Fr. Agnelo around what should the life of a priest revolve? Blessed Sacrament 11. Explain the life of Fr. Agnelo? He gave solace to the sick, the poor and the distressed He provided financial assistance He instructed faith in the children 12. What was his attitude towards food that was served at the table? He never complained whether the food was insipid or salty 13. What was his aim as a Pastor? To be available to his people To share in their joys and sorrows To help them and bring them closer to Christ 14. Which institution has been the apple of Fr. Agnelo’s eye and successive archbishop of Goa? Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol 15. What was Fr. Agnelo’s food? Kanji, Rice and curry  (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 16. Name the newspaper read by Fr. Agnelo Crente 17. Name the prize awarded to Agnelo for being an outstanding student Accessit 18. State the reply given by Fr. Agnelo to a priest who asked him the requirements to become a saintly person Bear the most and talk less 19. What did Fr. Agnelo do when he was frightened on hearing the sound of a tree falling and the noise of the grunting of pigs? He made the sign of the cross and said the I Believe 20. Where and when was Fr. Agnelo born? Anjuna on 21st January 1869 21. When would Fr. Agnelo’s voice rise and sound like the roar of a lion? When he spoke about sin and vice 22. Which saint inspired Fr. Agnelo the love of nature and perfect detachment from worldly possessions? St. Francis of Assisi 23. What was Fr. Agnelo’s favourite childhood hobby? Teaching catechism to the boys 24. Why was Fr. Agnelo given the name Agnelo? He was born on the feast day of St. Agnes, virgin and martyr 25. Where was Agnelo baptized soon after his birth? At home as his life was in danger 26. Name the eternal truths. Death, judgement, Heaven, Hell 27. At what age did Fr. Agnelo receive his first holy communion? 8 years 28. At what age was first holy communion given in the earlier days? 12 years 29. What was the hallmark of Fr. Agnelo’s childhood? Prayerfulness and austerity 30. Name the English paper published by the society of Pilar? Agnelo’s call 31. Name the Konkani paper published by the society of Pilar? Vaurandancho ixtt 32. Which statue was installed in the church of Mirjan by Fr. Agnelo? Our Lady of sorrows 33. What was the action of Fr. Agnelo when he came to know of a boy not attending school? He took out a rupee from his pocket and asked the boy to get himself enrolled in school 34. What was the prophetic dictum of Fr. Agnelo? The finger of God is here 35. Who said these words, “Agnelo will one day be a virtuous priest and renowned preacher”? His uncl,e Fr.Lazaro Souza QUIZ ON FR. JACOME GONSALVES 1. What is the name of the mother of Fr. Jacome Gonsalves? Mariana de Abreu. 2. What is the name of the father of Fr. Jacome Gonsalves? Thomas Gonsalves 3. What is the name of the father of Fr. Jacome Gonsalves? Thomas Gonsalves 4. Where is a plaque of Fr. Jacome installed? Our lady of Piety Church, Divar 5. In which church are the Mortal remains of father Jacome placed? Our Lady of Assumption church in Sri Lanka (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 6. When was Fr. Jacome Gonsalves born? 8 June 1676 7. Which day did Fr. Jacome Gonsalves pass away? 17th July 1742 8. Which order did Fr. Jacome Gonsalves belong to? Congregation of the oratory 9. Whom did Fr. Jacome help in the missionary work at Sri Lanka? Saint Joseph Vaz 10. In which local languages was Fr. Jacome Gonsalves proficient in? Tamil and Sinhala 11. Who is known as the father of Catholic literature in Sri Lanka? Father Jacome Gonsalves 12. Where was Fr. Jacome born? On the island of Graca, Madel, at his mother's home 13. From which college did Fr. Jacome obtain his bachelor of arts degree? Saint Paul's College of Old Goa 14. In which school did father Jacome study? In the parochial school 15. Where did father Jacome pursue studies in theology? Dominican college of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Old Goa 16. Which other post did father Jacome hold at the Dominican college Organist 17. When was Fr. Jacome ordained as priest? April 1700 18. Who ordained Fr Jacome as priest? Archbishop of Goa Agostinho de Anunciacao 19. Where was father Jacome ordained as priest? At Se Cathedral (Church of St Catharine of Alexendria) Old Goa. 20. When did Fr. Jacome go to Sri Lanka? 9th May 1705 21. For how long did Fr. Jacome carry on his missionary work? 36 years 22. Where is Fr. Jacome buried? In the church of Bolawatta in Sri Lanka 23. Why is Fr. Jacome known as the father of Catholic literature in Sri Lanka? Because of the service done to the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka through his books 24. How many books did Fr. Jacome write in Sri Lanka? 42 books 25. Who has written the book “Fr. Jacome Gonsalves -a magnificent life”? Engineer Jose de Albuquerque  Quiz on Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil 1. In which Indian state was Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil born? Kerala 2. What community did Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil primarily serve? The Dalit community 3. What was Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil’s primary mission in his pastoral work? Serving the marginalized and oppressed, particularly the Dalits. 4. How did Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil support the Dalit community? He provided them with education, religious instruction, and advocated for their rights. 5. What miraculous event is attributed to the intercession of Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil? The healing of a boy from bone cancer. Quiz on Saint Euphrasia Eluvathingal 1. In which Indian state was Saint Euphrasia born? Kerala 2. Who canonized Saint Euphrasia Eluvathingal as a saint? Pope Francis 3. What was one of Saint Euphrasia's key spiritual practices? Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 4. Saint Euphrasia is also known as_________________. The Praying Mother 5. What miracle is attributed to Saint Euphrasia leading to her canonization? The miraculous healing of a young girl suffering from a tumour. Quiz on Saint Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan 1. What is the name of the religious congregation founded by Saint Mariam Thresia? The Congregation of the Holy Family (CHF). 2. Which Pope canonized Saint Mariam Thresia? Pope Francis. 3. What was Saint Mariam Thresia known for in her community? Her charitable works, care for the sick, and devotion to the family. 4. What significant mystical experiences did Saint Mariam Thresia have? She experienced visions, ecstasies, and the stigmata. 5. Which sacrament did Saint Mariam Thresia emphasize in her spiritual life? The Eucharist. Quiz on Venerable Mary Jane Wilson 1. In which country was Venerable Mary Jane Wilson born? India, Mysore, Karnataka 2. What kind of work did Venerable Mary Jane Wilson primarily focus on in Madeira, Portugal? Education and healthcare 3. Which Pope declared Mary Jane Wilson as Venerable? Pope Benedict XVI 4. What was the original profession of Mary Jane Wilson before her religious life? Nurse 5. What was the main objective of the congregation founded by Mary Jane Wilson? To care for the sick, educate the poor, and provide religious instruction Quiz on Venerable Mother Eliswa Vakayil 1. What was the primary mission of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel Co-founded by Venerable Mother Eliswa Vakayil? Education and the upliftment of women and children 2. What key virtue was Venerable Mother Eliswa Vakayil especially known for? Humility and service 3. What significant role did Venerable Mother Eliswa Vakayil play in the education of girls in Kerala? She established schools for girls, providing them with education and vocational training. 4. What was a significant challenge Venerable Mother Eliswa Vakayil faced in her mission? Overcoming societal resistance to educating women and the poor 5. How did Venerable Mother Eliswa Vakayil contribute to healthcare? By setting up healthcare centers and dispensaries for the needy  Quiz on Blessed Rani Maria (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 1. What was the birth name of Blessed Rani Maria? Mariam Vattalil 2. In which Indian state was Blessed Rani Maria born? Kerala 3. Which year was Blessed Rani Maria born? 1954 4. What religious congregation did Blessed Rani Maria join? Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC) 5. What name did Mariam Vattalil take upon joining the religious congregation? Rani Maria 6. What was the primary mission of Blessed Rani Maria in her missionary work? Working for the upliftment of the poor and marginalized 7. In which Indian state did Blessed Rani Maria carry out most of her missionary work? Madhya Pradesh 8. In what year was Blessed Rani Maria martyred? 1995 9. On what date was Blessed Rani Maria martyred? February 25, 1995 10. How did Blessed Rani Maria die? She was stabbed to death Quiz on Saint Alphonsa (Anna Muthathapadathu) (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 1. What was the birth name of Saint Alphonsa? Anna Muthathupadathu 2. In which state of India was Saint Alphonsa born? Kerala 3. On what date is the feast day of Saint Alphonsa celebrated? July 28 4. In which year was Saint Alphonsa canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church? 2008 5. Which Pope canonized Saint Alphonsa? Pope Benedict XVI 6. What is the name of the religious order that Saint Alphonsa joined? Franciscan Clarist Congregation 7. What significant event in Saint Alphonsa’s life happened on August 28, 1910? She received her first Holy Communion. 8. Saint Alphonsa is the first canonized saint of which rite within the Catholic Church? Syro-Malabar Catholic Church 9. At what age did Saint Alphonsa pass away? 35 10. Where is the tomb of Saint Alphonsa located? Bharananganam, Kerala, India Quiz on Saint Devasahayam Pillai (Lazarus) (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 1. What is the birth name of Saint Devasahayam Pillai? Neelakanda Pillai 2. When was Devasahayam Pillai born? April 23, 1712 3. In which state of India was Devasahayam Pillai born? Tamil Nadu 4. What was Devasahayam Pillai's profession before his conversion to Christianity? He was an official in the court of the Maharaja of Travancore. 5. What name did Devasahayam Pillai take after his conversion to Christianity? Lazarus (Devasahayam in Tamil/Malayalam) 6. Which Christian denomination did Devasahayam Pillai convert to? Roman Catholic 7. Who was responsible for Devasahayam Pillai's conversion to Christianity? Father Giovanni Battista Buttari, a Jesuit missionary 8. What is the meaning of the name "Devasahayam"? "Help of God" 9. In which year was Devasahayam Pillai baptized? 1745 10. Why was Devasahayam Pillai arrested by the Travancore authorities? For his conversion to Christianity and preaching equality, which upset the caste system. Quiz on St. Gonsalo Garcia (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 1. Who was the guide and friend of Gonsalo Gracious? Sebastiao Gonsalves 2. In which country was Blessed Gonsalo Garcia born? India 3. which year was Blessed Gonsalo Garcia born? 1556/57 4. What is the birthplace of Blessed Gonsalo Garcia? Vasai (formerly known as Bassein), near Mumbai, India 5. What religious order did Blessed Gonsalo Garcia join? Franciscan Order 6. With which saint did Gonsalo Garcia work closely during his missionary work in Japan? Saint Paul Miki 7. In which country did Blessed Gonsalo Garcia carry out most of his missionary work? Japan 8. What was the primary mission of Blessed Gonsalo Garcia in Japan? Evangelization and pastoral care 9. In which city in Japan was Blessed Gonsalo Garcia martyred? Nagasaki 10. On what date was Blessed Gonsalo Garcia martyred? February 5, 1597  Quiz on Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 1. When was Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara born? February 10, 1805 2. Where was Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara born? Kainakary, Kerala, India 3. What was Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara's birth name? Kuriakose Chavara 4. Which religious congregation did Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara co-found? Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) 5. In which year was the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) founded? 1831 Quiz on Mother Teresa of Calcutta (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 1. According to Mother Teresa why we do not have peace? Because we have forgotten that we belong to each other 2. According to Mother Teresa why is it necessary for you to listen before you speak? Because God speaks in the silence of the heart 3. What was Mother Teresa's secret? To pray 4. What was Mother Teresa's first project? To teach the children of the poor. 5. Why did Mother Teresa refuse the traditional honour banquet at the Nobel Prize ceremony? Because she wanted the $192000 budget be given to help the poor in India Quiz on Blessed Carlo Acutis 1. Carlo Acutis died of what disease? Leukemia 2. When did Carlo Acutis’ first Miracle took place? On the day of his funeral. 3. Who was the first Saint dressed in jeans, shirt and sweatshirt? Carlo Acutis. 4. Carlo Acutis is the patron of _____________. Internet. 5. What did Carlo Acutis document? Eucharistic miracles (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 6. What is Carlo Acutis known as? Child of the New Millenium 7. For whom did Carlo Acutis had devotion for? Eucharist 8. What did Carlo Acutis make? A web-based resource where people could learn about the faith. 9. What was Carlo Acutis good at? Filming 10. What did Pope Francis dedicate to Carlo in his Christus Vivid closing document of the synod of young people? A chapter in the closing document 11. The work of Carlo Acutis is available in how many languages? Seven Languages 7 What were created to bring Carlos message to young people? Cartoons 8 What did Carlo have a deep relationship with? The Eucharist and his deep faith 9 Who did Carlo help find their way back to the church? His own mother. 10 What did Carlo do everyday? He said the rosary and went to mass. Quiz on St. Bakita 1. For how long was Bakita a slave? Josephine Bakita survived 12 brutal years as a slave. 2. What things were used to tattoo Bakita’s Body? A white flour, salt and razor. 3. Which Congregation did Josephine Bakita enter? The Canossian Sisters. 4. What did the townspeople feel due to Bakita’s presence during the second world War? During the Second World War the townspeople who considered her a saint felt protected by her presence. (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 5. What is the Full name of St. Bakita? Josephine Margaret Bakita 6. When was St. Bakita born? 1869, in Darfur (now in western Sudan) in the village of Olgossa. 7. When is the Feast day of St. Bakita celebrated? 8 February 8. At what age was Bakita kidnapped? 7 years old. 9. Who Kidnapped Bakita? She was kidnapped by slave traders. Quiz on St. Domnic Savio 1. St. Domnic Savio is the patron saint of whom? Choir boys 2. Who described St. Domnic savior as “small in size, but a towering giant”? Pius XI 3. Which prayer did Domnic Savio pray as a young boy? The Angelus 4. When Domnic was introduced to John Bosco, what did he say he aspire to become? A priest (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 5. Where was St. Domnic Savio born? San Giovanni di Riva 6. When was St. Domnic Savio born? 2 April 1842 7. What was the resolution made by St. Domnic Savio at the time of his 1st holy communion? Death rather than sin. 8. Who admitted St. Domnic Savio to the oratory in Turin? St. Don Bosco 9. When did St. Domnic Savio die? 9 March 1857 Quiz on St. Faustina Kowasska 1. What was Faustina's vision related to? Mercy 2. What did Faustina promote through her visions? Divine Mercy Chaplet 3. What did Faustina envision Jesus wearing? She saw Jesus clothed in a white garment with His right hand raised in blessing. His left hand was touching His garment in the area of the Heart, from where two large rays came forth, one red and the other pale. She gazed intently at the Lord in silence, her soul filled with awe, but also with great joy. 4. What color are the rays in the Divine Mercy image? One Red and one pale. (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 5. In which city was St. Faustina born? 25 August 1905, Głogowiec, Poland 6. What was Faustina’s baptismal name? Helena 7. Who were the parents of Faustina? Stanisław Kowalski and Marianna Kowalska. 8. In which year did Faustina enter the convent? She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy on August 1, 1925, and took the name Sr. Maria Faustina of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Quiz on St. Francisco Marto (Fatima) 1. How old was Francisco during the time of the apparition? Francisco was 8 years old.  2. Which disease affected the Francisco’s siblings in the year 1918? Influenza epidemic that swept through Europe. 3. What was St. Francisco’s last and greatest wish? To Receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. 4. What brought deep joy in Francisco’s Life? Receiving Holy Communion (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 5. What is the Full name of St. Francisco of Fatima? Francisco de Jesus Marto 6. When was the first apparition of Mary to Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia? On 13th May 1917. 7. During the first apparition, what did Mary tell the children of Fatima? Mary asked them to pray the Rosary and to make sacrifices, offering them for the conversion of sinners. 8. What did St. Francisco (Fatima) ask his family before his death? Francisco’s asked his family to forgive him for anything he had ever done to displease them. Quiz on St. Jacinta (Fatima) 1. How did St. Jacinta die? St. Jacinta died of an influenza 2. At what age did St. Jacinta die? St. Jacinta died when she was nine years old. 3. What was the Miracle for the beatification of Jacinta and Francisco Marta? A woman who had been bedridden with tuberculosis for twenty years was miraculously cured through the intercession of Jacinta and Francisco. 4. How many times did Mary appear to the children of Fatima? The three children claimed to have seen the Blessed Virgin Mary in a total of six apparitions between 13 May and 13 October 1917. (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 5. When was St. Jacinta born? 5 March 1910 6. What is the Full name of St. Jacinta? Jacinta de Jesus Marto 7. Who did Jacinta call Madrina? Sister Mary, the Superior of a nearby orphanage who used to come to visit her every day. (Madrina means “Little mother”). 8. Four days before her death what did St. Jacinta Experience? Four days before she died, all her pains suddenly disappeared and Jacinta experienced a great peace. Quizon St. Pope John Paul II 1. Name the Saint that St. Pope John Paul II went once for confession to. St Padre Pio 2. Name the Saint that St. Pope John Paul II went once for confession to. St Padre Pio 3. Name of the annual event started by St. Pope John Paul II that encourages young people to be faithful to God, and to live together in peace? World Youth Day 4. How many countries did St Pope John Paul II visited during his pontificate? 129 countries 5. To avoid being sent to German slave labor camps, what did St. Pope John Paul II do before he became a priest? He worked in a quarry 6. Whom did St. Pope John Paul II credit to saving his life after he was shot at? Blessed Virgin of Fátima (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 7. Which game did St. Pope John Paul II like to play? Football 8. Name any one Saint that met St. Pope John Paul II. St. Mother Theresa, S.t Padre Pio 9. What was the date that St. Pope John Paul II was shot at? The day, month and year. The 13th of May, 1981 Quiz on St. John XXIII 1. In what ways did St. John XXIII used his diplomatic means during World War II? St. John XXIII saved as many Jews as he could by by issuing "transit visas" to them. 2. What was St. John XXIII’s age when he was elected the Pope? 76 years 3. What event did St. John XXIII preside over in 1960? Rome diocese's first synod 4. What changes did St. John XXIII introduce in church masses? He introducing the vernacular to replace Latin in church masses. 5. What rank did St. John XXIII hold while serving in the military? Rank of lieutenant (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 6. What was the birth name of St. John XXIII? Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli 7. What service did St. John XXIII provide to the Italian army during World war I? Medic and chaplain 8. Why was St. John XXIII referred to as a ‘pastoral’ pope? He served as a good shepherd who cared deeply for his sheep. 9. What was St. John XXIII greatest act as a pope? The inspiration to convoke the Second Vatican Council Quiz on St. Maria Goretti 1. How many times was St. Maria Goretti stabbed? 14 times. 2. What did St. Maria Goretti say to the person who stabbed her? She said, that, “she wanted to see him with her in Heaven” 3. Who has St. Maria Goretti as their patroness? Modern Youth 4. Who is known as The Little Saint of Great Mercy? St. Maria Goretti. (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 5. In which Country was St. Maria Goretti born? Italy 6. What would St. Maria Goretti do while her mother and siblings worked in the field? She would cook, sew, keep the house clean and take care of her youngest sister Teresa. 7. Why was St. Maria Goretti stabbed? Because she Resisted sexual advance Quiz on St. Paul VI 1. Which International Eucharistic Congresses did St. Paul VI attend? The 38th And 39th International Eucharistic Congresses 2. What did St. Paul VI do as an archbishop of Milan? St. Paul VI visited factories regularly while overseeing the rebuilding of local Churches, tremendously disrupted by World War II. 3. What did St. Paul VI call himself while working as an archbishop of Milan? “Archbishop of the workers” 4. Which council did St. Paul VI continue? Second Vatican Council 5. St. Paul VI made apostolic journeys to how many countries? Seventeen countries. (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 6. What was the birth name of St. Paul VI? Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini. 7. For being the first pontiff to travel widely 70,000 miles and to go by plane, St. Paul VI was known as….. The Flying Pope 8. Why did St. Paul VI visit India? To attend the 38th International Eucharistic Congresses Second Vatican Council Quiz on Sacrosanctum Concilium 1. Which are some of the titles by which the Eucharist is known? A sacrament of love, A sign of unity, A bond of charity, A paschal banquet, A pledge of future glory (cfr. SC 47). 2. What is the purpose of the Sacraments and the Sacramentals? The purpose of the Sacraments is to sanctify men, to build up the Body of Christ, and, finally, to give worship to God (SC 59). 3. What is sacred music? Sacred music is a form of music that is composed or performed for religious use 4. What is a Liturgical year? The Liturgical year is the year of the Church wherein she celebrates the Paschal Mystery of Christ. 5. When does the Liturgical year begin? On the First Sunday of Advent. Quiz on Dei Verbum 1. The English title for “Dei Verbum”? Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation 2. What is our response to Divine Revelation? The obedience of faith 3. What is Sacred Tradition? The teachings that the apostles passed on orally through their preaching. 4. Who is the author of the books of Old and the New Testament? God 5. Name the four gospel writers? Matthew, Mark, Luke and John Quiz on Gaudium et Spes 1. What role do literature and arts play in the Church? They help us understand human nature, struggles, and aspirations throughout history 2. When was Gaudium et Spes promulgated and by whom? Ans- 7th December 1965, Pope Paul VI. 3. Which is the first and greatest commandment? Love of God and Neighbor. 4. What new concept of humanism is described in the pastoral constitution? A humanism where man is defined by his responsibility to his brothers and to history. 5. What is the Church not bound exclusively to? Church is not bound to any race, nation, particular way of life, or customary way of life.  Quiz on Lumen Gentium 1. The traditional hierarchical institution of the Church is replaced by Lumen Gentium as People of God. 2. Lumen Gentium calls us to recognize that our individual gifts are meant to build up the Body of Christ. 3. All Christians, regardless of their vocation or state in life, are called to holiness. 4. The priests and religious are the assistants of the bishops who assist them in preaching and teaching and shepherding the flock? 5. What is veneration? It is honouring the saints for their exemplary lives. Worship is for God alone. (THE BELOW GIVEN QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FIRST ROUND – PARISH LEVEL. EVEN THEY ARE PART OF THE NEXT ROUND – DEANERY LEVEL) 1. Name any two constitutions of the Second Vatican Council. Sacrosanctum Concilium, Lumen Gentium, Gaudium et Spes and Dei Verbum 2. What is the meaning of the word ‘Lumen Gentium’? Light of the Nation 3. Which constitution of the Second Vatican Council deals with the Sacred Liturgy? Sacrosanctum Concilium 4. What is the meaning of the Word ‘Dei Verbum’? Word of God 5. Which constitution of the Second Vatican Council deals with the Church in the modern world? Gaudium et Spes 6. How many documents did the Second Vatican Council gave to the Universal Church? 16 documents 7. Which was the First Constitution to be promulgated by the Second Vatican Council? Sacrosanctum Concilium 8. Name the constitution of the Second Vatican Council that deals with the Word of God? Dei Verbum 9. What is the primary concern of the Liturgical renewal and is repeated frequently throughout the constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium? ‘Full, Conscious and Active Participation’ of everyone at the Liturgy. 10. What is the meaning of the word Gaudium et Spes? Joy and Hope. 11. Which constitution of the Second Vatican Council starts with the words, “Christ is the Light of Nations”? Lumen Gentium 12. “The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ.” These words are found in which constitution of the Second Vatican Council? Gaudium et Spes 13. Which is the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church? Lumen Gentium 14. Which constitution of the Second Vatican Council aims at the Liturgical reform? Sacrosanctum Concilium 15. Which constitution of the Second Vatican Council contains an entire chapter on the themes of ‘The People of God’, ‘The Laity’ and ‘The Universal call to Holiness’? Lumen Gentium