1.
Oscar Romero goes through a process of conversion. Identify the key stages of that process.
2.
What are some of the experiences or incidents that Romero has which lead to his growth in faith and action? Explain how you see these affecting him.
3.
Why did the other Salvadoran bishops select Romero to be the archbishop?
4.
His fellow priests comment on Romero being the worst choice for archbishop. Why do the priests look down upon Romero at the beginning of the film?
5.
The president-elect says that priests must stay out of politics. Do you agree with his statement? Explain your answer.
6.
Why does the Church become the focus of the government's animosity and attacks?
7.
Romero refuses to have a private baptism for the baby of the minister of agriculture and his wife. What are the wife's reasons for wanting a private baptism? Why does Romero refuse to make an exception for her?
8.
Romero says to one of his priests who has joined the rebels, "You are not defending; you are attacking." In what ways does Romero choose to defend the lives and rights of his people?
9.
Romero said in one of his homilies, "We cannot segregate God's word. The Bible would just be a pious history book in our library. It is God's word because it enlightens, contrasts, repudiates, and praises what is going on today in this society." Explain in your own words what Romero is saying.
10.
What parallels do you see between Romero and Jesus?
