History of the Catholic Church in Central City

History of the Catholic Church in Central City

Assessment

Interactive Video

Religious Studies, History

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The transcript describes the mission of Father Joseph Mafu, sent by the Catholic Church to Colorado. He built churches in Denver and various mining towns, including Central City. Notably, he once locked the doors after a mass until attendees agreed to donate for a new church. The Church of Santa de la Asunción, which he helped establish, remains active in Central City today.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was sent by the Catholic Church to Colorado to build churches?

Father Peter Johnson

Father Michael Brown

Father John Smith

Father Joseph Mafu

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which city did Father Joseph Mafu first build a church?

Colorado Springs

Aspen

Denver

Boulder

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did Father Joseph Mafu use to raise funds for a new church?

He wrote letters to wealthy patrons

He held a bake sale

He locked the doors after a mass

He organized a charity auction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of locking the doors after the mass?

To keep the congregation safe

To ensure donations for a new church

To conduct a private meeting

To prevent theft

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the church that still exists in Central City?

Church of the Resurrection

Church of the Holy Cross

Church of the Assumption

Church of the Sacred Heart