MLJ 1

St. John Baptist De La Salle was born in:

• Italy

• France

• Germany

• England

Answer explanation

He was born to wealthy family in Reims, France on April 30, 1651.

What is the title given to a professed member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools?

• Brother

• Reverend

• Father

• Cleric

Answer explanation

The title given to a professed member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools or the De La Salle Brothers is Brother. It is like “Sister” for nuns,  “Father” for priests and “Reverend” for clergy.

What are the colors of habit that Brothers of the Christian Schools wear?

• Black, White, Gray

• Brown, Black, Green

• White, Black, Brown

• White, Green, Blue

Answer explanation

The official religious habit worn by Brothers throughout the world, especially on formal occasions, is a black robe with a white bib called a ‘rabat’, silent “t”, similar to that worn by judges in Europe before. We also wear the white habit in tropical mission areas like the Philippines and in some countries in South East Asia. In Egypt and in some Middle Eastern mission areas, they add brown habit.

St. John Baptist De La Salle is the Patron Saint of:

• Teachers

• Students

• Scholars

• Doctors

St. John Baptist de la Salle was ordained as a Catholic priest.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

St. John Baptist de la Salle was ordained to the priesthood on April 9, 1678.

The following are the Lasallian Core Values, EXCEPT _______:

• Faith

• Communion

• Charity

• Service

Answer explanation

The Lasallian values of Faith, Service, and Communion in Mission serves as guiding principles for all DLSZ students and employees. Faith in God, concern for the poor, respect for one another, service to others are some examples of how a Lasallian shows faith, service and communion.

What are the official colors of La Salle Schools in the Philippines?

• Green & White

• Green & Black

• Green & Gold

• Green & Blue

Answer explanation

The official colors of all La Salle  schools in the Philippines are Green and White. The color Green gives tribute to the efforts of the first batch of Irish American De La Salle Brothers from Ireland. The color White represents the Philippines as the "Pearl of the Orient Seas". But do you know that Blue is the Official Institute Color. It represents the devotion of St. La Salle and the Brothers to our Mother, Mary.

What is the battle cry of La Salle Schools?

• One Big Lasalle Fight!

• Go! Lasalle! Go!

• Viva La Salle!

• Animo Lasalle!

Answer explanation

Animo is a Latin word that means "Spirit to Fight"; it's also known as the "La Salle Spirit". The "Animo La Salle!" battle cry can be used to express how proud we are to show our Lasallian spirit.

Who is the animator of DLSZ? 

• Br Miggy

• Br Martin

• Br Carlo

• Br Bernie

Answer explanation

Brother Bernie is the DLSZ President and High School Principal while Brother Martin is the DLSZ animator. What does an animator do? Like what Brother Martin shared in his video, he goes around the campus to greet, talk, hug, bless, encourage, and cheer up students, teachers and the whole Lasallian community.

How many La Salle Schools are there in the Philippines?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

Answer explanation

There are 10 Lasalle schools in Luzon, 3 in Visayas, and 3 in Mindanao, a total of 16 La Salle schools in the Philippines.