Life of the founder

What year was St. John Baptist de La Salle born?

• A. 1681

• B. 1671

• C. 1661

• D. 1651

In which city was St. John Baptist de La Salle born?

• A. Paris

• B.Rheims

• C. Lyon

• D. Bordeaux

Which religious order did St. John Baptist de La Salle found?

• A. The Jesuits

• B. The Brothers of the Christians Schools

• C. The Dominicans

• D. The Benedictines

What was St. John Baptist de La Salle's primary focus in his work?

• A. The education of girls

• B. The education of poor children

• C. The formation of priests

• D. The promotionof religious vocations

In what year was St. John Baptist de La Salle canonized as a saint?

• A. 1703

• B. 1746

• C. 1900

• D.1950

What significant educational innovation is attributed to St. John Baptist de La Salle?

• A.The use of textbooks in classrooms

• B. The integration of play in education

• C. The teaching of reading and writing in vernacular languages

• D. The establishment of co-educational schools

How did st. John Baptist de La Salle primarily support his educational initiatives?

• A. By gaining royal patronage

• B. Through personal wealth and donations

• C. Through the support from the church?

• D. By establishing a government-funded educational system

What title is St. John Baptist de La Salle often referred to as?

• A. Patron of teachers

• B. Apostle of education

• C. Father of the poor

• D. Founder of modern education

What did St. John Baptist de La Salle promote as essential for teaching?

• A. Rigorous discipline

• B. A spirit of faith and community

• C. Advance teaching technologies

• D. Long vacations for teachers

What was the main goal behind the establishment of the Lasallian educational system?

• A. To create a competitive academic environment

• B. To provide education accessible to all children, especially the marginalized

• C. To train future religious leaders

• D. To enforce strict religious education