Quiz on the Life of John Baptist de La Salle

In what year was De La Salle born?

• 1651

• 1661

• 1671

• 1681

What significant event occurred in De La Salle's life in 1678?

• He resigned as canon

• He received his doctorate in theology

• He established free schools

• He was ordained as a priest

Which name did the teachers adopt during the first General Assembly in 1686?

• Brothers of the Christian Schools

• Sisters of the Child Jesus

• Society of Jesus

• Brothers of the Poor

What was the primary focus of De La Salle's work after meeting Adrien Nyel?

• Traveling to Rome

• Establishing schools for poor boys

• Becoming a canon

• Writing theological texts

In which city did De La Salle spend 18 years of his life?

• Grenoble

• Paris

• Rouen

• Reims

What was the outcome of the Clément family lawsuit against De La Salle in 1711?

• He lost money and property

• He won the lawsuit

• He was canonized

• He gained more followers

What significant event took place in 1888 regarding De La Salle?

• He was canonized

• He established a new school

• He wrote a new rule

• He was beatified

What was the primary reason for De La Salle's resignation as canon in 1683?

• To give away his wealth

• To focus on his priestly duties

• To establish his Institute

• To travel to Rome

What was the significance of Parmenie in De La Salle's life?

• It was his first school

• It was where he died

• It was a retreat location

• It was his birthplace

What did De La Salle do with his wealth during the famine of 1683-1684?

• Used it to travel

• Invested it in schools

• Gave it away to feed the poor

• Saved it for future use