The Lasallian Heritage An Orientation For New Teachers, Staff and Administrators in Lasallian Ministries

Goals  Informational  Reflective 2

Introductions Four Things About Yourself…. 1.Your Responsibilities 2.Your Previous Occupation 3.What Attracted You to This Ministry? 4.Any Previous Experience with the De La Salle Christian Brothers or Lasallian Ministries? 3

Opening & Closing Our Prayer  Opening:  “Let us remember….  that we are in the holy presence of God.” 4 Closing:  Saint John Baptist de La Salle…  Pray for us!  Live, Jesus, in our hearts…  Forever!

Agenda CCCCommon Terms OOOOur Mission OOOOur Founder MMMMeet the Family GGGGoals, or Essential Characteristics, of Lasallian Ministries 5

Common Terms  St. John Baptist de La Salle  De La Salle, or La Salle  Lasallian  Lasallian Schools 6

Common Terms  Fratres Scholarum Christianarum (FSC)  Brothers of the Christian Schools  De La Salle Christian Brothers  Lasallian Partners or Colleagues 7

Common Terms Institute  Superior General: Brother Robert  Generalate, Rome  General Chapter  International Mission Assembly District  Visitor  District Chapter  District Mission Council  District Mission Assembly 8

Saint John Baptist de La Salle and the Gospels OneCommitmentLeadsToAnother 9

Rheims, France The Need –  What can be done to break the cycle of economic and spiritual poverty? 10 The Situation –  Rampant Poverty  Multi-Generational

Meanwhile, on the other side of town… 11

John Baptist de La Salle 1679  Newly Ordained  Privileged Background  A Person of Deep Faith  Committed to Doing God’s Will  A Path for the Future?  Whatever God Desires…  Education Does Not Appear to Be in the Cards… 12

However… 13

One Commitment Leads to Another  Assists Adrien Nyel  Works With Teachers  A Challenge: Trust in Providence  Establishes a Teaching Community 14

I had not thought of doing this before, but not because others had not suggested that I do such work … 15 The Gentle Persistence of God

And if I had ever thought… 16 The Gentle Persistence of God

…one commitment led me into the next one without my having foreseen this in the beginning. 17 The Gentle Persistence of God God, who directs all things with wisdom and gentleness…

One Commitment Leads to Another  To help open a school  To assist teachers  To establish a community of educators – “Brothers”  To dedicate his life “in association” with these Brothers  To provide an education to those who did not have access to a quality, Christian education 18

Who are the Brothers? 19  serve others through education  live in community, praying together daily  consecrate themselves to God  live in the spirit and charism of a long, living tradition  share their mission in a global “Institute”

Our Worldwide Mission The purpose of this Institute is to provide a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor, according to the ministry which the Church has entrusted to it. -- The Rule of the Brothers of the Christian Schools 20

Video Overview De La Salle – A Reflection  Brother Gerard Rummery, FSC  Australia  General Councillor for 14 years  Significant Contributor to Lasallian Studies  Focus Question:  If you were sitting around a campfire with people who had never heard of John Baptist de La Salle, what would you tell them? 21

Stop and Reflect  I learned…  I was surprised…  I rediscovered…  I’m beginning to wonder…  I’m getting clearer about…  I have a question about… 22

The International Institute and the Lasallian Region of North America (RELAN) Today A Quick Tour 23

The International Institute Countries77Countries 4110Brothers4110Brothers 91,643 Partners 1,038,080 Students

25 ■ 107 ministries ■ 7 Colleges / Universities ■ 52 High Schools (3 “Cristo Rey”) ■ 18 Middle Schools (11 “Miguel”) ■ 3 Elementary Schools ■ 8 Youth & Family Services ■ 107 ministries ■ 7 Colleges / Universities ■ 52 High Schools (3 “Cristo Rey”) ■ 18 Middle Schools (11 “Miguel”) ■ 3 Elementary Schools ■ 8 Youth & Family Services ■ 9 Educational Centers serving > 30,000 ■ 4 Support Ministries ■ 5 District or Regional Offices ■ 72,130 students, K-higher education ■ 687 Brothers ■ 12,000 Partners ■ 9 Educational Centers serving > 30,000 ■ 4 Support Ministries ■ 5 District or Regional Offices ■ 72,130 students, K-higher education ■ 687 Brothers ■ 12,000 Partners RELANRELAN

District of Eastern North America (DENA) Secondary Schools 20 Secondary Schools 11 Middle Schools 11 Middle Schools 1 Elementary School 1 Elementary School 2 Colleges/Universities 2 Colleges/Universities 1 Educational Center 1 Educational Center 8 Youth and Family Services Centers 8 Youth and Family Services Centers

Francophone Canada District 27 3 Educational Centers 3 Educational Centers

Midwest District Secondary Schools 15 Secondary Schools 5 Middle Schools 5 Middle Schools 1 Elementary School 1 Elementary School 3 Universities 3 Universities 5 Educational Centers 5 Educational Centers

District of San Francisco New Orleans Secondary Schools17 Secondary Schools 2 Middle Schools2 Middle Schools 1 Elementary School1 Elementary School 1 College1 College 1 Shared Educational Ministry with the District of North Mexico1 Shared Educational Ministry with the District of North Mexico

Lasallian Colleges and Universities 2015 RELAL – 35 PARC – 13 RELEM – 9 RELAF – 1 RELAN – 7

Goals of Lasallian Ministries 31

Curriculum Co-Curricular Programs Campus Ministry Student Service Programs Admissions Hiring School Policies Development Parent Programs Board Work Goals of Lasallian Ministries 32

Goals of Lasallian Ministries Essential Characteristics for Lasallian Ministries

Goals of Lasallian Ministries 2005: Regional Education Board (REB) commissions a group to revisit and bring up to date the 1986 “Characteristics of Lasallian Schools” 2005: Regional Education Board (REB) commissions a group to revisit and bring up to date the 1986 “Characteristics of Lasallian Schools” Result: “Goals of Lasallian Ministries” document shared with the Region Result: “Goals of Lasallian Ministries” document shared with the Region

Umbrella Mission Statement “The Lasallian ministries of RELAN respond to the needs of those entrusted to our care.” “While the nature of these ministries may vary across the Region and evolve in response to the signs of the times, they possess the following general goals”...

 Let us remember…  Imago Dei  Caring and Love for All Persons  Witness to the Example of Jesus and the Heritage of the Church  Promote Personal and Communal Spiritual Growth and Reflection 1.We Instill Gospel Values

2.We are Animated by and Foster a Spirit of Faith & Zeal  Let us remember…  Our “work” is a ministry and a vocation  See all things with the “eyes of faith”  Compassion and Care, with special attention to those most in need  The Power of Prayer

3.We Exercise a Preferential Option for Those Who Are Poor  Fullness of Life for All  Special Consideration Given to Those in Greatest Need  Concern reaches beyond the local community  Both Social Action and Social Change are values

4.We Develop and Maintain Diverse Programs Meeting Recognized Standards of Excellence   Holistic Education:   Mind, Body, Spirit, Heart   A challenging environment  For each one “entrusted to our care”  Professional Development & Spiritual Formation  Accountability and Honest Evaluation

 Goal: Everyone Finds a Place  Inclusion Instead of Exclusion  Parents, Students, Alumni, Friends  Special Concern for Those Most in Need  Focus on Quality Relationships  Collegial, Collaborative Style of Decision-Making and Governance  The Transformative Power of Example  Involved with the Local and Larger Church  United by a Common Mission 5.We Create and Sustain Respectful Human Relationships in Community

Welcome to the Lasallian Family!