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WorksheetsThe Life of St. Francis de Sales
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What sort of family was St. Francis de Sales born into?
A peasant family in Germany
A merchant family in Italy
A noble family in Savoy, France
A royal family in England
What crisis did St. Francis de Sales face at the age of 19?
He faced rejection from his family
He struggled with financial issues
He doubted his education
He believed he was predestined for hell
Which career path did St. Francis de Sales reject?
Becoming a merchant
Becoming a teacher
Joining the military
Becoming a rich lawyer and politician
Why was St. Francis de Sales called the 'Gentleman Saint'?
For his incredible patience, gentleness, and kindness
For his wealth and generosity
For his leadership in the church
For his noble birth
What was the main message of St. Francis de Sales' book 'Introduction to the Devout Life'?
Holiness is only for priests
Holiness is for everyone, not just Priests and religious
Holiness is achieved through wealth
Holiness is reserved for saints
What did St. Francis de Sales do to communicate and evangelize the deaf?
He spoke through interpreters
Through written letters
He learned and developed sign language
By teaching them to speak
What honor was St. Francis de Sales given in 1877 to recognize how important his writing was?
Named the patron of teachers
Awarded a Nobel Prize
Declared a Doctor of the Church
Declared a saint
What title did St. Francis de Sales earn for his writing and use of the press?
Patron of scientists
Patron of educators
Patron of writers and journalists
Patron of artists
What religious Congregation is named after St. Francis de Sales?
The Benedictines
The Franciscans
The Jesuits
The Salesians of Don Bosco
What approach did St. John Bosco adopt from St. Francis de Sales?
Strict discipline
Military-style education
Gentle, compassionate methods
Focus on wealth and power
What was the focus of St. Francis de Sales' belief about holiness?
It was possible for everyone
It was only for saints
It was reserved for the wealthy
It was only for the clergy
What did St. Francis de Sales use to bring Calvinists back to the Catholic faith?
Great kindness and sweetness, Pamphlets, and sermons
Military force, and strong language
Political influence, and powerful friends
Promises of money and positions
What Friends of St. Francis de Sales co-founded the Visitation Sisters with him?
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
St. Benedict
St. Mary Mazzarello
St. John Bosco
What did St. John Bosco admire most about St. Francis de Sales?
His strict discipline, and great results
His military achievements
His gentleness, and belief that even little ones can be holy
His wealth and power as a bishop
What was a hallmark of Salesian education inspired by St. Francis de Sales?
Military-style training
Reason, Religion, and Kindness
Strict rules and punishment
Focus on wealth and success
