The Bible Quiz is an effective tool that helps motivate young people to learn God’s Word, work together as a team, and expand their understanding of Scriptures. The 9th Don Bosco Bible Quiz for the Christian students of Classes VI, VII and VIII was organized by the Association of Salesian Cooperators, Okhla Unit on Sunday afternoon at 2 pm on 18th August, 2019 in Don Bosco School, Alaknanda.
The quiz was based on the Gospel of St. Mark, Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans, The Ten Commandments and Don Bosco. An appreciable number of 30 teams with 88 participants from different schools and churches across Delhi took part in the quiz.
The Quiz began with the Enthronement of the Holy Bible by Rev. Fr. Jose Mathew SDB, followed by a reading from the Gospel of St. Mark, Ch.16:14-18 and the melodious rendition of a prayer song by Joston D’ Souza. The participating students, parents and teachers were welcomed by Rev. Fr. Davis Maniparamben, and the Quiz was declared open by Rev. Fr. Jose Mathew. Based on the scores of the written Round, eight teams with the highest scores were selected for the Final Round.
Eight rounds of intensive quizzing and a scintillating ninth rapid fire round under the leadership of the Quiz Masters Mr. T. K. Devasia, Ms. Steffy Lukose, Fr. David Rayappan, SDB and Fr. Davis, Mater Dei School , Delhi emerged as the clear winners, followed closely by St. Mary’s School, Mayur Vihar and Holy Family Church , Neb Sarai as the Second Runners Up. The top three winners were honoured with trophies, cash prizes and certificates of merit. The remaining eight finalists were awarded with medals and certificates. The Quiz ended with the Vote of thanks proposed by the Cooperator Ms. Tessy Paul .
Mrs. Vimal M Titus