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- 1. ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE Jean Baptist de la Salle
- 2. Well-shaped mouth Above middle height Aristocratic in bearing (average 6 ) (refined: noble) Fair complexion Lofty forehead His aura was gentle, peaceful, (high) recollected Bright blue eyes gentleman An abundant crop of hair Delicate health in younger age which became robust Long and regular brown nose PHYSICAL FEATURES mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 2 o 2010
- 3. What is the Story Behind the Name DE LA SALLE Love, like loaves multiply in the giving Making a difference
- 4. BORN ON : APRIL 30, 1651 IN: RHEIMS, FRANCE poor are very poor recovering from religious war Known for clothing, wine and cathedrals mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 4 o 2010
- 5. Father : LOUIS DE LA SALLE - a well to do magistrate of the provincial court of Rheims - came from a family of cloth merchant - very compassionate and sensitive to the poor mtmangulabnan/mgdmer 5 cado 2010
- 6. Mother : NICOLE MOET - Daughter of a nobleman, Jean Moet de Broullet - owner of a vineyard and Moet Champagne - very caring and loving mother mtmangulabnan/mgdmer 6 cado 2010
- 7. Mother : NICOLE MOET - Daughter of a nobleman, Jean Moet de Broullet - owner of a vineyard and Moet Champagne - very caring and loving mother Moet & Chandon luxury collection by Jean Marc Gady Owner of the most extensive vineyard in Champagne mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad o 2010 , 7
- 8. SIBLINGS (10) Brothers: Jacques Joseph- entered priesthood Jean Louis entered priesthood Pierre became a lawyer Jean Remy joined the army, had a wife but became mentally ill and died at a mental institution Sisters: Marie married Jean Maillefer Rose-Marie entered the convent of the Canoses of St. Augustine in Rheims at 16 years old but died suddenly at the age of 25 mtmangulabnan/mgdmer 8 cado 2010
- 9. Grandparents: Father side: died soon after his birth Mother side: grandfather: basic prayers grandmother: lives of saint Very loving and the dream of every grandchild mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 9 o 2010
- 10. to be a priest Age 7
- 11. Chasing his dream. March 11, 1662 -At the age of 11 years old, John Baptist De La Salle answered the Divine call and was 1668 (age 16) admitted into the ranks of the clergy. -He was made a canon of the Rheims Cathedral -He received the AGE 19 tonsure LEFT HOME FOR SEMINARY mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 11 o 2010
- 12. Two Great Tragedies (age 20) Mothers death 36 yrs old Fathers death - 11 months later 47 yrs old Left the seminary Legal guardian of property and family mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 12 o 2010
- 13. A dream came true PRIEST April 8, 1678 Holy Saturday He was ordained priest by the archbishop of Rheims (age 27/28) Nicholas Roland you will complete the work that I have begun.. Congregations of the Sisters of the Child Jesus mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 13 o 2010
- 14. A twist in his Life If I had known it, I would have given it up then . Establishment of the first school ( AGE 28) Adrien Nyel enterprising school teacher sent by a philanthropist to open a school - sought the help of help of John Baptist De La Salle - first school for boys was opened in April 15, 1679 mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 14 o 2010
- 15. The start of De La Salles commitment to commitment Seeing everything as Gods will and plan St. La Salle and the Teachers John Baptist decided to undertake personal direction of the teacher. He visited them and supervised their effort He even secured for them a home near his own mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 15 o 2010
- 16. On June 24, 1680 he asked the teachers to take their meals at his home 12 months later, he asked them to live with him in his family home Because of this decision, his relatives complained and he was compelled to leave his home "I must do the work of God, and if the worst should come to pass, we shall have to beg alms." mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 16 o 2010
- 17. Year 1684 John Baptist gave all his money to the poor that he might be poor in spirit like his followers May 28, 1684 - John Baptist De La Salle and twelve others made their first solemn vow of obedience. With this vow came the title Brothers of the Christian School mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 17 o 2010
- 18. October 8, 1691 St La Salle opened the novitiate or religious formation house in Vaugirard. -Here they lived a life of extraordinary penance and recollection -It was in this house that they pronounced the heroic vow of Association, meaning they promised to live together and maintain their schools even if they have to beg and live on bread alone mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 18 o 2010
- 19. HEROIC VOW - November 21, 1691 We promised to do all we could to maintain the existence of the Society of the Christian Schools even if there remained only 3 of us in the said society, and we were obliged to beg and live on bread and water alone. John Baptist DE LA SALLE, Nicolas Vuyart Gabriel Drolin mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 19 o 2010
- 20. To reveal the real beauty of a diamond it has to be polished by firewith fire. From 1702 the founder began to endure a long period of trial, aggravated by persecution on the part of certain ecclesiastical authorities.. In 1703 one of his most trusted disciples, Nicolas Vuyart, treacherously deserted him. For the next ten years the holy founder was engaged in a series of struggles for the preservation of his institute, in the course of which his name was attacked, and justice denied him before the civil tribunals. mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 20 o 2010
- 21. After choosing Bro. Bartolomew as his successor, John spent the remaining of his days in self-effacement, mental prayers, obedience and mortification. He died in Rouen on Good Friday, April 7, 1719. He was 68 years old I adore in all things the will of God in my regard. St. John Baptist De La Salle last words mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 21 o 2010
- 22. He was beatified by Pope Leo XII on February 19, 1883 Canonized on May 24, 1900 Proclaimed Heavenly Patron Saint of All In the Institute of the Teachers by the same Brothers of Christian pope on May 15, 1950 Schools his feast day is normally celebrated on He is commemorated as May 15. Saint by the Universal Church every April 7 mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 22 o 2010
- 23. Titles accorded to De la Salle - the Father of Modern Pedagogy - Patron Saint of Christian Teachers - Founder of the Christian Schools - A Saint mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 23 o 2010
- 24. The Students The Teachers Poor boys Inexperienced Street children Poor and hungry Child laborers By standers Undisciplined Drunkards Little opportunity for advancement in studies mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 24 o 2010
- 25. Father of Modern Pedagogy: Before: Latin first (expensive):Make them stay where they are then Writing and reading Individual instruction inside the big class: Dehumanizing treatment to students De la Salles School: Learn the basics: French learn the value of prayer: faith: Students are gift of God: teachers are messengers of Gods goodnews mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 25 o 2010
- 26. Founder of the Christian School Teacher taught to be missionaries and evangelizers: source of hope: sign of faith and the vehicle of Love mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 26 o 2010
- 27. De La Salles vision of Christian EducationBro Augustine Loes,FSC Know each student as an individual person, treating each differently according to personal need, and forming a friendly relationship with each other Eexpress love in kindness, gentleness, sensitivity, and tenderness in order to win their hearts. Without this kind of relationship, there can be no significant learning mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad Patron Saint of Christian Teachers 27 o 2010
- 28. Bro. Joseph Desimone,FSC What distinguishes Lasallian Schools from all others is the practice of the Presence of God. An awareness of the presence of God IS AN ESSENTIAL FILTER FOR WHAT Lasallian educators do with and for students. -Founder of the Christian Schools mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 28 o 2010
- 29. A Living Legacy Love, like loaves multiply in the giving Upon his death there are; - 219 brothers, 27 school houses and 9,000 pupils all in France In 2003: in 80 countries there are 1,321 schools 10T brothers: teach over 900,000 students 損 aside from that, his life inspires many 損 and he produces 7 saints and 7 martyrs THE HARVEST God blesses his work on earth mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 29 o 2010
- 30. RELAF - R辿gion Lasallienne Africano-Malgache mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad RELAL - R辿gion Latinoamericana 30 o 2010 Lasallista
- 31. Lasallians around the world mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 31 o 2010
- 32. A Living Legacy Love, like loaves multiply in the giving The De La Salle Christian Brothers with more than 80,000 colleagues teach over 750,000 students in 85 countries
- 33. DLSL Mission Vision Teach Minds Touch Hearts Transform Lives mtmangulabnan/mgdmercad 33 o 2010