Do you know the SSVP?

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Wednesday, 25 March 2009 16:45

Assess your knowledge…

I. HISTORY

1. Who are the founders of the Society of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul?	?

2. Which Daughter of Charity (or sister of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul) has played an important role among the first fellow members?	?


II. SPIRITUALITY

3. Does the Society of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul only care for the conditions of the material life of the poor? Does she provide them with a spiritual support?	?

4. Which are the main virtues of the Vincentian?	?

5. Is the prayer important in the personal life of the Vincentians? Does it have a space in the conferences?	?

6. Does your faith grow at the service of the poor?	?

7. Does ecumenism have its place in the Society of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul?	?

8. Does the Society of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul work for the advent of the « civilisation of love »?	?


III. THE RULE
9. For you, what does the word « Rule » mean?	?

10. Do you know about the existence of an International Rule of the SSVP? If so, what is its origin and since then has it existed?	?

11. Is the Rule enough to manage all the religious, operational or juridical situations that could come up in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul or among her members?	?


IV. SPECIFICITY OF THE SSVP
12. Can you quote some spiritual or charitable features that define the SSVP?	?

13. According to you, how important is the creation of a personal relationship between the volunteer and the disadvantaged person?	?

14. For you, is the SSVP original compared to other Christian organisations of charity? If so, what is her originality?	?

15. Does the SSVP depend on the Catholic hierarchy?	?

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