Bible Quizzing FAQs
Q: When does the new season begin?
A: The season begins in late September or early October. Little league season will continue until early April, and Jr/Sr High will continue until the last week of July with a trip to the Nationals Bible Quizzing Tournament in Findlay, Ohio.
Q: Can my child/youth join the study, and not quiz?
A: Yes. The Bible studies are held Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 10:20 am.
Q: When would the Bible Quiz practices be held (jumping/answering questions)?
A: They would be held here at the Suedberg Church of God, at special prearranged times leading up to a Bible Quiz event. This would be for Bible Quizzers only.
Q: What are the age limits/requirements?
A: Little League: 3rd grade - 5th grade. Junior High: 6th grade - 8th grade. Senior High: 9th grade - 12th grade.
Q: Is travel involved?
A: Yes. Travel times to monthly Bible Quizzes are typically about 1.5 hours since many host churches are SW of Harrisburg. The host churches we travel to are all part of the Churches of God, General Conference (CGGC). A regular quiz event lasts 2 hours, and a season ending quiz tournament lasts about 4 hours.
Q: How many quizzes are there in a season?
A: There are 5 Bible Quiz events during the year, one each in November, January, February, March, and a season ending tournament in April.
Q: Is there any cost involved?
A: Registration is $12 for little league and $16 for Jr/Sr High.
Q: Besides learning the Bible, is there any other reward?
A: Friendships with other youth. Every quizzer receives a special T-Shirt at the end of the season. The top Bible Quizzers are recognized at the end the season. And depending on how many verses you memorize during the year you can earn a scholarship to attend a week at Camp Yolijwa during the summer. And the top teams also receive a plaque.
Q: Is there anything else I should know about Bible Quizzing?
A: For Jr/Sr High Bible Quizzers there is a March Bible Quiz Retreat held on a Sat/Sun (dates vary) at Camp Sonrise Mountain near Markleysburg, PA. And the season ending Nationals Bible Quiz Tournament held during the last full week in July, at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio.
Q: What is the role of the parent?
A: Your role as a parent is priceless. Encouraging your child to read, or even reading with your child, the chapter and verse portion on a regular schedule is most important. Reading and asking questions for 10 - 15 minutes, 4 times a week is about all it really takes. You are also welcome to watch and Bible Quiz event. It is great way to support your child and this ministry.
A: The season begins in late September or early October. Little league season will continue until early April, and Jr/Sr High will continue until the last week of July with a trip to the Nationals Bible Quizzing Tournament in Findlay, Ohio.
Q: Can my child/youth join the study, and not quiz?
A: Yes. The Bible studies are held Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 10:20 am.
Q: When would the Bible Quiz practices be held (jumping/answering questions)?
A: They would be held here at the Suedberg Church of God, at special prearranged times leading up to a Bible Quiz event. This would be for Bible Quizzers only.
Q: What are the age limits/requirements?
A: Little League: 3rd grade - 5th grade. Junior High: 6th grade - 8th grade. Senior High: 9th grade - 12th grade.
Q: Is travel involved?
A: Yes. Travel times to monthly Bible Quizzes are typically about 1.5 hours since many host churches are SW of Harrisburg. The host churches we travel to are all part of the Churches of God, General Conference (CGGC). A regular quiz event lasts 2 hours, and a season ending quiz tournament lasts about 4 hours.
Q: How many quizzes are there in a season?
A: There are 5 Bible Quiz events during the year, one each in November, January, February, March, and a season ending tournament in April.
Q: Is there any cost involved?
A: Registration is $12 for little league and $16 for Jr/Sr High.
Q: Besides learning the Bible, is there any other reward?
A: Friendships with other youth. Every quizzer receives a special T-Shirt at the end of the season. The top Bible Quizzers are recognized at the end the season. And depending on how many verses you memorize during the year you can earn a scholarship to attend a week at Camp Yolijwa during the summer. And the top teams also receive a plaque.
Q: Is there anything else I should know about Bible Quizzing?
A: For Jr/Sr High Bible Quizzers there is a March Bible Quiz Retreat held on a Sat/Sun (dates vary) at Camp Sonrise Mountain near Markleysburg, PA. And the season ending Nationals Bible Quiz Tournament held during the last full week in July, at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio.
Q: What is the role of the parent?
A: Your role as a parent is priceless. Encouraging your child to read, or even reading with your child, the chapter and verse portion on a regular schedule is most important. Reading and asking questions for 10 - 15 minutes, 4 times a week is about all it really takes. You are also welcome to watch and Bible Quiz event. It is great way to support your child and this ministry.
