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what is 1815?
the year he was born
100
Trying to unite the spiritual life with every day actions people make
What is the basis for his teaching?
100
After serving in a hospice for working girls
When did he open the Oratory of St Francis de Sales for boys?
100
In his hometown of Turin, Italy
Where did John die?
100
John was only 2 years old
When did John's father die?
200
He had a dream about God at the age of 9
Why did he became a priest?
200
Penance and Holy Communion
What are the main sacraments he focused on?
200
Made shoes for poor and homeless boys
What did the Oratory of St Francis de Sales for boys do?
200
December of 1887
Which month did John enter his deathbed?
200
January 31
What is his feast day?
300
"Never lose faith in God and his mission."
What is the message from the dream he had?
300
He prayed at least three times a day
How did he follow God?
300
The Oratory of St Francis de Sales for boys grew to a total of 150 boys
How many members were there by 1856?
300
January 31, 1888
When did he actually die?
300
73
How old was he when he died?
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Boys and Youth
What is he the patron saint of?
400
by teaching the whole person body and soul united
How did John Bosco educate the people?
400
He was encouraged by Pope Pius IX
Why did he create another group called the Salesians?
400
April 1, 1934
When did he become a saint?
400
Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco
What is his full name in Italian?
500
He was inspired when he met a poor orphan
Why did he start teaching the young?
500
1841
In what year was he ordained a priest?
500
1859
In what year did he form the Salesians?
500
Pope Pius XI
Which Pope declared him a saint?
500
Easter
On what holy day was John Bosco canonized?