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The Catholic Family Bible Quiz (Philippines)
The Catholic Family Bible Quiz is a non-profit organization that aims to bring families, here and abroad, closer to each other and to the Church through the Word of God.

It started in September 2004, when a small Bible was given to Ms. Elvira Yap Go by a priest.

The gift surprised her and she wondered whether it was a sign from the Holy Spirit.

Ms. Go wasted no time and consulted her Bishop-friends from the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippies (CBCP). After a few moments of reflection, it became clear that God was giving her a mission: the NATIONAL CATHOLIC FAMILY BIBLE QUIZ!

The idea born from a small Bible would become a Church-led activity that would span the country, touch the lives of many families, and bring them closer to God.

Noble as the objectives were, bringing the idea to life was a difficult new venture for Ms. Go who had to grope her way.

But soon, God made clear His ways and the puzzle pieces fell into place. People close to Ms. Go, as well as those she had never met, began volunteering their services. Seminarians, students, nuns, priests, professionals, ordinary people -- they were all eager to contribute their time and talents.

After only two weeks, the National Catholic Family Bible Quiz Secretariat was born.

Following Ms. Go's lead, and with the guidance of the CBCP, the Secretariat designed and printed posters, stationeries, and envelopes. Letters of invitation were sent to Dioceses nationwide.

Families started joining. They realized that the Bible Quiz was an event that would help them appreciate the Word of God and bring them closer together. The activity would help support and inspire Catechists in their ministry. Our beloved Bishops and Priests would get much needed assistance in their mission to evangelize the family.

Held during the celebration of the Eucharistic and Marian Years, the National Catholic Family Bible Quiz proved to be a useful tool in strengthening the love and devotion of our people for the Eucharist and Mary.

In less than five months, Diocesan competitions and Regional eliminations were conducted in Luzon,Visayas, Mindanao, and the NCR. The Grand Finals was held in Makati, bringing the first National Catholic Family Bible Quiz to a joyous conclusion.

The dream has become a reality, and it came true with the cooperation of the CBCP's International Permanent Committee on Eucharistic Congresses,Episcopal Commission on Bible Apostolate, Episcopal Commission on Family and Life, and, starting with the 2nd edition of the Quiz, the Episcopal Commission on the Youth.

But, of course, the objectives would not have been fulfilled if not for the hundreds of families, as well as the countless unnamed men and women who worked behind the scenes, inspired no end by the workings of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Family.

Despite all the problems and difficulties that were met along the way, the Secretariat can say with utmost confidence that this endeavor was indeed a huge SUCCESS and has become a part of history!

The event defines the role of the family in society as it stands at the threshold of hope. It is an occasion for deeper understanding of the written Word of God so that one may come to love Jesus Christ all the more. It is also a suitable moment of raising sensitivity to the spiritual and moral needs of every Catholic family.

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