Dominic De Guzman | RS 300

Question 1

Where and what year was St. Dominic De Guzman born?

Answer 1

Caleruega, Spain in 1170

Question 2

Who are the parents of St. Dominic?

Answer 2

Felix de Guzman and Juana de Aza

Question 3

At the age of 14, which university did he study theology?

Answer 3

University of Palencia

Question 4

In 1191, he became a canon in what Chapter?

• He stayed there for about 10 years and greatly influenced his consequent shaping of the Order of Preachers.

Answer 4

Osma

Question 5

In what year did St. Dominic leave for Spain, accompanying a bishop to arrange the marriage of Prince Ferdinand?

Answer 5

1204

Question 6

Who was the bishop St. Dominic accompanied to arrange the marriage of Prince Ferdinand?

Answer 6

Deigo de Acebes

Question 7

In what year did St. Dominic come in contact with a heresy in Southern France?

Answer 7

1204

Question 8

What was the heresy in Southern France in the year 1204?

Answer 8

Albigenses

Question 9

From [ ] to [ ], St. Dominic remained in Southern France to preach against the heresy with Diego de Acededs, his bishop. However, the fruits were not evident. The idea of formulating [ ] was stimulating in his mind.

Answer 9

1205 to 1215 & Order

Question 10

In what year did St. Dominic go to Rome to present to Pope Innocent III, his foundational project for approval?

Answer 10

1215

Question 11

TRUE or FALSE

According to St. Dominic’s experiences, defending the truth is a challenging task that requires a collective and lasting force. Thus, a way of community is dispensible to serve the church’s needs.

Answer 11

FALSE - Community life is indispensable to serve the church’s needs.

Question 12

What was the date when Pope Honorius III confirmed the Order’s existence?

Answer 12

December 22, 1216

Question 13

He was the first Master of the Order which all the brothers recommended and sent a primordial group of friars to study in various universities which is vital to seek and defend the truth.

Answer 13

St. Dominic

Question 14

Besides having an appreciation for theology and a passion for preaching, St. Dominic possessed a genius for?

Answer 14

Organization

Question 15

What great legacy did St. Dominic leave to his brothers, that served well for eight hundred years?

Answer 15

Basic Consitution

• Because of its clarity and flexibility, the Dominicans have endured struggles and trials throughout the past 8 centuries.

Question 16

In what year did St. Dominic die?

Answer 16

1221

Question 17

What year was St. Dominic canonized by Pope Gregory IX?

Answer 17

1234

Question 18

What is one of the four great mendicant orders of the Roman Catholic church?

Answer 18

Dominican

Question 19

The Dominican was founded by St. Dominic in what year?

Answer 19

1215

Question 20

What is the task of the Dominican?

Answer 20

To preach and convert the Albigensian

• They evangelized the non-Christian in Northern and Eastern Europe, in the lands of Eastern Mediterranean, and in India.

Question 21

It is the way of following Christ that is inspired by the life and spirit of St. Dominic.

Answer 21

Dominican Spirituality

• To grow in love of God and neighbor.

Question 22

TRUE or FALSE

The particular way that Dominicans express the love of God and neighbor is to engage in the primary work of the Order: to preach the Gospel for the salvation of souls.

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

What are the Four Pillars of Dominican Spirituality?

Answer 23

PSCM - Prayer, Study, Community, Ministry / Apostolate

Question 24

Communication with God.

Answer 24

Prayer

Question 25

What are the three elements of Dominican Prayer?

Answer 25

FEC - Fully human, Eucharistic, Contemplative

Question 26

Dominican prayer combines the activity of [ ], [ ], and [ ].

Answer 26

body, mind, and spirit

Question 27

This delicate blend of words and gestures engages the totality of the person in worship.

Answer 27

Dominican Prayer

Question 28

It is derived from the Greek words 'Eu' and 'Charisma' which means "Beautiful Gift."

Answer 28

Eucharistic

Question 29

TRUE OR FALSE Our prayers should not be directed to the celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice.

Answer 29

FALSE - prayer should be directed to the celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice.

Question 30

It is the experience of being in God's presence; a mutual sharing between friends.

Answer 30

Contemplation

Question 31

The goal of [ ] is to simply enjoy being in God's presence.

Answer 31

Prayer

Question 32

This pillar leads to prayer, which inspires the preaching of the gospel.

Answer 32

Study

Question 33

TRUE or FALSE St. Dominic regarded study as the activity by which we discover the presence of God's action in our lives.

Answer 33

TRUE

Question 34

TRUE or FALSE The goal of studying is not the accumulation of facts and figures but sharing in wisdom.

Answer 34

TRUE

Question 35

It is the virtue by which we come to view all of our experiences in the light of God's love and mercy.

Answer 35

Wisdom

Question 36

What are the great sources for studies?

Answer 36

Creation & Scripture

Question 37

God saves individuals through [ ].

Answer 37

Community

Question 38

TRUE or FALSE The relationship that we have with God is not mutually connected to our other relationships.

Answer 38

FALSE - Our relationship that we have with God is mutually connected to our other relationships. We cannot properly love others if we do not love God.

Question 39

Calls us to recognize our utter dependence on God and the gifts that we have been given by those around us.

Answer 39

Humble Reliance

Question 40

It is the heart of the Dominican Ministry.

Answer 40

Preaching - Not only with words but examples.

Question 41

How do Dominican Saints preach the Word of God?

Answer 41

Preaching by; "Word and Example."

Question 42

It is a life rooted in contemplative "Prayer," engaged in discovering God's presence in our lives and "Studying" the Word of God, united together in the mercy of God's "Community," and zealous for preaching the Gospel by the witness of words and deeds, "Ministry."

Answer 42

Dominican Spirituality