Saint Joseph Calasanz Trivia
Saint Joseph Calasanz Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge about the life and contributions of Saint Joseph Calasanz, the founder of the first public school. Dive into his early years, his journey to priesthood, and his groundbreaking educational initiatives in Rome.
- 32 engaging questions
- Learn interesting facts
- Challenge yourself and others
When was he born?
September 11, 1557
August 11, 1457
October 9, 1667
September 10, 1547
What was his father's name?
Miguel Calasanz
Pedro Calasanz
Pablo Calasanz
José Calasanz
What was his mother's name?
Teresa de Quintana
Matilde Fernandez
Lidia González
María Gascón
How many children did his parents have?
7
8
10
6
Who were his sisters?
Juana, Piedad and Teresa
Esperanza, María and Susana
María, Juana, Magdalena and Esperanza
Carmen, María and Piedad
Who were his brothers?
Juan and Pedro
Juan and José
Felipe and Roberto
Santiago and Simón
What was his birth place?
Santa Cruz de la Palma
San Cristobal de la Laguna
Peralta de la Sal
Sevilla la Nueva
Who was the King of Spain when he was born?
Felipe II
Carlos I
Felipe III
Fernando II
Who was his first teacher?
His grandmother
His father
His mother
His grandfather
Who did he pray to when he was a young boy?
Jesus
The Holy Spirit
A particular Saint
Holy Mary
What city did he go to at the age of 11 due to his studies?
To Zaragoza
To Estadilla
To Granada
To Bilbao
Which one was his school when he was 11?
Colegio de los Padres Trinitarios
San Patricio
Santa María del Pilar
San Cayetano
What nickname (alias) was he given at school?
"The older Saint"
"The prayer"
"God's best friend"
"The little Saint"
How old was he when he decided to become a priest?
12
10
14
16
Which of these names belonged to one of his friends?
Mateo García
Leonardo Perez
Santiago Paz
Felipe Pereyra
Where did he continue his studies to become a priest?
Barcelona
Valencia
Granada
Alicante
When did he become a priest?
In 1538
In 1588
In 1583
In 1683
How old was he when he finally became a priest?
He was 20
He was 30
He was 41
He was 26
What did he do with the donkey he found in a mud puddle?
He gave it some food
He raised it and took it out of the mud puddle
He stayed next to it
He went for some help
In his dreams, he heard a voice telling him to travel to a city. What was that city?
Venice
Verona
Rome
Florence
What year does he get to Rome?
1592
2001
1469
1685
How did he travel to Rome?
By bus
By plane
By boat
On foot
What did street children do in Rome?
They fought and learnt bad habits
They played very peacefully
They learnt very good habits
They all went to school
What idea did Calasanz think of to take children out of the street?
To create a very expensive school
To build a children's home
To build a hospital
To create the first public and free school
What was the name of his first school?
Santa Catalina
Santa Dorotea
Santa Inmaculada
San Ignacio
Who were his favourite students?
The youngest and poorest
The richest
The oldest
The funniest
What was the place he finally bought to build his school?
San Jorge
San Francisco
San Esteban
San Pantaleón
What was the highest number of students he reached?
3000
550
1500
900
What year did Calasanz die?
1648
1915
1710
1840
What were his last words before his death?
Dear God!
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!
Holy Mary!
My dear Lord
What day did he die?
September,11th
January, 20th
August, 25th
July, 3rd
In what places of Argentina are there Pious Schools like ours?
In Córdoba, Río Cuarto, Rosario, Bs As, Quimilí and Mendiolaza
In santiago del Estero, Rosario, Córdoba and Corrientes
In Catamarca, Bs As, Quimilí and Salta
In Mendiolaza, Rosario, San Luis and Río Tercero
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