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100

Of the two co-founders of SVdP, he was the younger, a student.

Who is Blessed Frédéric Ozanam?

100

The recommended frequency of Conference meetings as described in The Rule.

Usually weekly, but at least twice a month.

100

The funds of the Conference belong to them.

Who are the poor?

100

This is the year the Conference shifted to using ServWare as its assistance tracking system.

What is 2021?

100

Where The Rule says we must visit our neighbors.

What is "in their environment?"

200

In 1833, she helped introduce the first members of the Society to this work of charity.

Who is Blessed Rosalie Rendu?

200

The foundational spiritual and governance document of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

What is The Rule?

200

Ordinary Men and Women who commit to follow Christ and bear witness to his love through service to people in need.

Who are Vincentians?

200

She's the Conference Vincentian with the most number of years as a Vincentian.

Who is Ronnie Madsen?

200

Besides providing financial assistance, what is the primary reason for conducting a home visit?

What is, "to form relationships based on trust and friendship?" (The Manual, pp 20)

300

1581

What is the birth year of St. Vincent de Paul?

300

Under this concept, Conferences and Councils help each other in times of need, both at the national and international level.

What is twinning?

300

Spirituality, Friendship, and Service.

What are the Vincentian Essential Elements?

300

Three of these Conference events have been held so far, always in February.

What is the Walk for the Poor?

300

These are certain situations when a home visit is not possible or advisable.

Those involving homelessness, battering, or safety.

400

Founded by St. Louise de Marillac and St. Vincent de Paul in 1633, this religious order still exists today.

What is "The Daughters of Charity?"

400

It describes many of SVdP traditions, and is the most helpful general guide for Conferences and individual Vincentians.

What is The Manual?

400

September 9th and September 27th.

What are the feast days for Blessed Frederic and St. Vincent de Paul?

400

The number of ACTIVE members in the St. Andrew Conference (within 2).

What is 31?

400

According to The Rule, who set the precedent for Vincentians visiting in pairs?

Who is Christ?  (He sent out the Apostles two by two [Mk 6:7])

500

The female co-founder of the Daughters of Charity.

Who is St. Louise de Marillac?

500

This is the number of elected officer positions in a typical Conference.

What is ONE (the President)?

500

Simplicity, humility, gentleness, selflessness, and zeal.

What are the Vincentian virtues?

500

The year the St. Andrew SVdP Conference was established.  The same year the Beatles disbanded.

What is 1970?

500

What should guide Vincentians during their visits, making them channels for the peace and joy of Christ.

What is the Holy Spirit? (The Rule, Para 1.7)