The First Madonna Bible Competition

April 19, 2026

Growing in Faith Through the Word of God: First Madonna Bible Competition

The first Madonna Bible Competition, focusing on the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, was held on April 11, 2026.  The event brought together parish members in a spirit of learning and fellowship. 


There were a total of 16 teams, each consisting of 7 to 10 members. The competition featured three rounds.  Round 1 included questions from the 100 Essential Questions for Catholics study booklets.  Round 2 challenged participants to memorize Bible verses.  Round 3, widely regarded as the most challenging, featured questions prepared by Fr. Silvano. 


The event was a wonderful success, greatly enjoyed by all! 


Thank You!

A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers, whose efforts ensured everything ran smoothly.  We hope this event will continue to inspire a deeper love for Scripture in our parish community, and we eagerly look forward to gathering again for the 2027 competition (which will focus on the Gospels of Luke and John).

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