Catechism 2024-25 First Semester Exam | Possible English Questions from Sathyadeepam | STD X - XII

Summary

The transcript outlines potential questions for a first-semester exam focused on topics from Malayalam literature and Christian teachings. It covers significant figures and events, such as the first travelogue in Malayalam, the Gospel of St. Mark, and the patron saint of sports, St. Sebastian. Key historical declarations, like the Assumption of Mary as Dogma by Pope Pius XII, and insights from Pope Francis on the Eucharist are included. The transcript serves as a study guide, highlighting important authors, saints, and texts relevant to students in grades 10 to 12.

Takeaways

• 📚 The first travelogue in Malayalam literature was written by a Catholic priest, specifically the book 'Katar'.
• 📖 The Gospel of St. Mark is known as the gospel of catechism.
• 🗓️ Diocesan divisions of human history into AD and BC are credited to Dionysius Exiguus.
• 👼 Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Simon, giving the capillar as a symbol of special protection.
• ✝️ The literary work based on the Bible by the Malayalam poet Wul is titled 'Magdalena, Maria'.
• 🏅 St. Sebastian is recognized as the patron saint of sports.
• 📜 Pope Pius XII declared the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Dogma through the decree 'Munificentissimus Deus'.
• 🎨 The famous painting 'The Last Supper' was created by Leonardo da Vinci.
• 📝 KP Upen is a Malayalam writer and critic known for his book about St. Mary.
• 📖 Joseph Munderi and MP Paul started their literary careers by translating 'Imitate of Christ' by Thomas à Kempis.
• 👪 St. Mariam Thia is known as the guardian angel of families.
• 🌍 The statement about health being a universal right was declared at the 77th World Health Assembly by the Vatican.
• 🍞 Pope Francis stated that the Eucharist responds to the deepest hunger of the human heart.
• 📜 The book containing the teachings of the 12 Apostles is named 'Dashi'.
• 🏟️ The Coliseum in Rome is the annual venue for the Way of the Cross led by the Holy Father on Good Friday.

Q & A

What is the first travelog in Malayalam literature written by a Catholic priest?

The book is 'Katar'.

Which gospel is referred to as the Gospel of Catechism?

The Gospel of St. Mark.

Who is credited with dividing human history into AD and BC?

Dius Exus.

To which saint did the Blessed Virgin Mary appear, giving a capillar as a symbol of special protection?

St. Simon.

What is the name of the literary work based on the Bible by the Malayalam poet who took the Bible as a theme?

Magdalena Maria.

Who is considered the patron saint of sports?

St. Sebastian.

Which pope declared the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Dogma?

Pope Pius XII.

Who painted the famous artwork 'The Last Supper'?

Leonardo da Vinci.

Which Malayalam writer and critic wrote about St. Mary Madam N.J.?

KP Upen.

Who are the two famous Malayalam authors that began their literary careers by translating 'Imitation of Christ'?

Joseph Munderi and M.P. Paul.

Which saint is known as the guardian angel of families?

St. Mariam Thia.

Who declared that health is a universal right, stating it cannot be treated as a material good?

This statement was made during the 77th World Health Meeting by the Vatican.

Whose statement is it that the Eucharist is the Divine response to the deepest hunger of the human heart?

Pope Francis.

What is the name of the book that contains the teachings of the 12 Apostles?

Dashi.

Which stadium serves as the venue for the Way of the Cross led by the Holy Father every year on Good Friday?

The Coliseum in Rome.