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Marianist Heritage Week

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The founder of the Marianists is ...

a)

Blessed William Joseph Chaminade

b)

St. John Vianney

c)

Blessed Adèle

d)

The Virgin Mary

2.

The main focus of the Marianists is ...

a)

Hospitals

b)

Education

c)

Being pastors of churches

d)

Helping the homeless

3.

Which historical event did Father Chaminade live through?

a)

American Civil War

b)

World War II

c)

The French Revolution

d)

The 9/11 Attacks

4.

In which country did the Marianist movement originate?

a)

Germany

b)

Spain

c)

Italy

d)

France

5.

When did the Marianists first come to the United States?

a)
1849
b)

1950

c)
1830
d)

2005

6.

Key to the Marianists is their involvement with lay people (people that are not priests or religious sisters). In this, they show their focus of ___________ to all people.

a)

inclusion

b)
disconnection
c)
isolation
d)
competition
7.

In which year was the Society of Mary (Marianists) founded?

a)

1789

b)

1850

c)

1817

d)

1900

8.

Which Marian title did Father Chaminade have a particular devotion to?

a)
Our Lady of Lourdes
b)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
c)
Our Lady of Fatima
d)
Our Lady of the Pillar
9.

At the Wedding of Cana, Mary says _________ , which shows that she always points us to her Son.

a)
He will provide the wine.
b)
Let's leave this place.
c)
We should wait for a sign.
d)

Do whatever He tells you.

10.

When was St. Mary's founded?

a)

1931

b)
1776
c)
1901
d)

1980

11.

What was the name of the church that Father Chaminade settled in?

a)
Church of the Madeleine
b)
Sagrada Família
c)
Notre-Dame Cathedral
d)
St. Peter's Basilica
12.

What did Father Chaminade do when he was told to sign the Civil Constitutions for the Clergy?

a)
He sought approval from the Pope before signing.
b)
He ignored the request and continued his work.
c)
He refused to sign the Civil Constitutions for the Clergy.
d)
He enthusiastically signed the Civil Constitutions for the Clergy.
13.

Father Chaminade was eventually thrown out of France. Where was he exiled to?

a)
Germany
b)
Spain
c)
Italy
d)
Portugal
14.

What is the primary mission of the Marianists in their educational institutions?

a)

To provide vocational training

b)

To prepare students for political careers

c)

To educate the whole person, including mind, heart, and soul

d)

To focus solely on academic excellence

15.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Marianist approach to community life?

a)

Individualism

b)

Isolation

c)

Strict hierarchy

d)

Family spirit

16.

What role did Father Chaminade play during the French Revolution?

a)

He worked to preserve the Catholic faith

b)

He was a military leader

c)

He was a political advisor

d)

He was a revolutionary activist

17.

Who founded the female branch of the Marianists?

a)

Blessed Adèle

b)
Mother Teresa
c)
Pope John Paul II
d)
Blessed William Joseph Chaminade
18.

What is the role of Mary in the Marianist tradition?

a)

She is not emphasized in their teachings.

b)

She is considered a model of faith and discipleship.

c)

She is seen as a distant figure.

d)

She is viewed as a symbol of power.

19.

Where did the Marianists first settle when they came to the US?

a)
Cincinnati, Ohio
b)
Chicago, Illinois
c)

St. Louis, Missouri

d)
New York, New York
20.

How many countries are the Marianists present in?

a)
25
b)

34

c)

10

d)

50

21.

Which prayer do all Marianist schools pray at the end of the day?

a)
Our Father
b)
Glory Be
c)

Three O'Clock Prayer

d)
Angelus
22.

How many Characteristics of Marianist Education (CME) are there?

a)
5
b)
3
c)
4
d)
7
23.

Which of the following is NOT one of the CME's?

a)

Devotion to Mary

b)

Family Spirit

c)

Quality Education

d)

Formation in Faith

24.

There are three Marianist high schools in St. Louis: St. Mary's, Chaminade, and ____________

a)
De Smet Jesuit High School
b)

Rosati Kain

c)

St. John Vianney

d)
Cardinal Ritter College Prep
25.

Which of the following is not a pillar of the Marianists?

a)

Inclusivity

b)

Respect for all

c)

Mary

d)
Faith