Life and Legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle

When was St. John Baptist de La Salle born?

• April 30, 1651

• May 30, 1651

• June 30, 1651

• July 30, 1651

Where was De La Salle born?

• Paris, France

• Reims, France

• Rome, Italy

• Lyon, France

What was the profession of De La Salle’s father?

• Soldier

• Judge

• Lawyer

• Teacher

How old was De La Salle when he was tonsured (became a cleric)?

• 10 years old

• 11 years old

• 12 years old

• 13 years old

Where did De La Salle study theology and eventually earn his doctorate?

• University of Reims

• University of Paris (Sorbonne)

• University of Rome

• University of Lyon

What tragic event happened when De La Salle was 21 years old?

• He lost both parents

• He became seriously ill

• His family lost their wealth

• He was expelled from seminary

De La Salle became a canon of the Reims Cathedral at what age?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 20

De La Salle was ordained a priest in which year?

Who inspired De La Salle to begin working with poor schoolteachers?

• Adrian Nyel

• Nicolas Roland

• Pope Innocent XI

• King Louis XIV

What was De La Salle’s first major step in helping poor boys?

• Opening a hospital

• Establishing free schools

• Writing a book

• Founding a seminary