Oratory
Early Life
Salesian History
Fun Facts
Later Life
100

What part of the Oratory Model is used to make something fun?

Play

100

What year was Bosco born?

1815

100

Who did John Bosco name the Salesians after?

St. Francis de Sales

100

Where was Bosco born?

Turin, Italy

100
At what age did Bosco pass away?

72

200

What part of the Oratory Model is used to make something feel warm and welcoming?

Home
200

How old was Bosco when he his dream of god?

Nine years old.

200

This young boy was one of Don Bosco's best students. He died at age 14 and became the first non-martyr to be named a saint.

Who is St. Dominic Savio

200

What was Bosco's Mom's name?

Margherita Occhiena

200

What is the name of the society Bosco started

Salesian Society

300

What way did Bosco teach the boys to communicate with God? (Starts with an M)

Meditation/Mass

300

What other Saint did Bosco teach and bring under his wing?

St. Dominic Savio

300

Who cofounded the Salesian Sisters with Don Bosco?

St. Mary Mazzarello

300

What skill did John Bosco's learn to entertain the children?

Acrobatics and magic.

300

What year is Bosco Ordained to the Diaconate

1841

400

What is the first permanent building Bosco used for his Oratory?

The Pinardi Shed

400
Who was Bosco's first teacher?

Fr. Joseph Lacqua

400

Where did Don Bosco send his very first group of missionaries?

Argentina, South American 

400

What did organization did John Bosco found? (S)

Salesians

400

What year did Bosco begin construction of the Sanctuary of Our Lady Help of Christians

1864

500

True or False:
The Oratory was only open for 5 minutes a day for a quick prayer

False

500

In what year did Bosco have his First Communion?

1826

500

Who are the Salesian cooperators?

See Sam

500

What system did John Bosco develop?

The Preventive System

500

What year is Bosco canonized?

1934