Life of St. John Baptist

De La Salle

Risk-Taker

Decision-Maker

Servant-Leader

Humble Servant

Educator

DescriptionThis module intends to: Discuss significant key events in the

life of St. John Baptist De La SalleTo comprehend the key principles of

Lasallian Educational Philosophy. Inspire to pursue the Lasallian

tradition and identity

Objectives

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify key events in the life of St. John

2. Create meaning on the significant events in the life of St. John

3. Demonstrate one’s Lasallian identity through singing the Alma Mater Hymn and LGA

"What is nobler than to mold the character of the young? I consider that he who knows how to form the youthful mind is truly greater than all painters, sculptors and all others of that sort“.

(St. John Chrysostom)

Unlocking of words/terms:Tonsure- is the practice of cutting or shaving some or all of the hair on the scalp, as a sign of religious devotion or humility.

Canon-

Layman

Vaugirard novitiatePerpetual vows-public vows made by the members of religious communities pertaining to their conduct

Vernacular medium-the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.

Warm Up: Alma Mater HymnHail, Hail

Alma Mater, Hail to De La Salle!

We'll hold your banner high and bright,

A shield of green and white, We'll fight to keep your glory

bright, And never shall we fail,

Hail to thee our Alma Mater! Hail! Hail! Hail!

Life of St. John Baptist

De La Salle

• Risk-Taker

• Decision-Maker

• Servant-Leader

• Humble Servant

• Educator

Activity: Life of St. John Baptist De la Salle

Childhood Events/Achievements

Family

Mission of educating the poor kids in France

Difficulties/problems in carrying out his mission

Final years/death

– References: www.lasallian.info

www. dlsfootsteps.org

Family

Eldest son of a wealthy couple

Noble family in France

Birthdate: April 30, 1651Birthplace: Rheims, France

Old Place New Place: Hotel De La Salle

Destined for the Church

Received tonsure at age eleven

Named Canon of Reims Cathedral at age sixteen

Entered the St. Sulpice Seminary in Paris at age nineteen

Studied in Sorbonne University

Family ManBecame Legal Guardianof his 6 brothers and sisters

His mother died at age 20

His father died at age 21

Forced to leave the seminary in 1672

A Scholar: 1678Ordained a priest at age 27

2 years later,he obtained a Doctorate in Theology

Met a layman friend, Adrian Nyel

Became involved with teachers, students, school and condition of poverty

La Salle as a Teacher

Teacher Training Center

Students are grouped according to ability

Instruction: Christian and Human education

Risk-TakerDevoted his talents to open schools for poor children

Abandoned his family, canonry and wealth

Established a community of brothers

Decision-Maker

Resisted ecclesiastical authoritiesFormed a community who offered free education for all• Children• Delinquents• Working Young Men

Decision-makerHeroic Vow in 1691 with his two companions

Established Vaugirard Novitiate

Received Perpertual Vows with 12 brothers in 1693

Servant-LeaderUse vernacular medium of instruction

Trained Lay Teachers

Superior of the Brothers

Humble-ServantWent into Solitude at Parmenie in 1712-14

Serious attack of Rheumatism

Period of Self-effacement & doubt

Parmenie, France

Humble-ServantReceived letter from the Brothers to return

First General Chapter

Election of Brother Barthelemy

Last Days

Died at St. Yon near Rouen

April 7, 1719 on Good Friday

Age 68

Achiever: Christian Educator

Pioneered in training college teachers

Reform schools for delinquents

Technical schools

Secondary schools for modern languages, arts and sciences

Educational Institutions spread across the globe

Life of St. John Baptist De La Salle

Born at Rheims, France on

April 30,1651

Ordained Priest on April 9, 1678

Died on April 7, 1719

Canonized as Saint on May 24, 1900

Patron of Christian Teachers on

May 15, 1950 by Pope Pius XII

Life of St. John Baptist

De La Salle

• Risk-Taker

• Decision-Maker

• Servant-Leader

• Humble Servant

• Educator

Reflection Paper 1

My Life– key events in your life

My School– lessons learned from the life of St. John

Baptist De La Salle

My Thoughts– reflections (refer to the next slide)

Worksheet: Key Events in One’s Life (Sentence Completion)

“A person who takes risks is free.”

My crucial choice and risk that changed my life was . . .

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"God does not need our ability, rather our availability" Mother Theresa

My personal experience of God is . . .

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“Doing ordinary things, extraordinary well.” La Salle

I should take my studies seriously because . . .

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“You can perform miracles by touching the hearts of those entrusted to your care.”

La Salle

Whenever I help people in need, I feel . . .

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