A Presentation by Snawer Gill MS-Scholar This Presentation consists; LaSallian Heritage, LaSallian Values and 12 Virtues of a Good Teachers. Dedicated to all my Students and fellow LaSallians.

2. By:
Snawer Gill
MS-Scholar

3. LASALLIAN PRAYER

4. Introduction
to

5. Our Mission, Heritage, Values and
Spirituality are central to all we do. And
thus our heritage and values makes us
different from others.
We have the opportunity to show each
other, our students and the wider
community, what it means to be a
Lasallian.

6. What it means to be a Lasallian?
Why are we different from
others?

8. Our La Sallian heritage,
the values and our
core behaviour are both
guide and reminder of how
we can best support young
people, our community
and each other.

9. Inspiring Story of
St. John Baptist De La Salle

10. • Birth & Childhood
• Young John & His Faith
• His Vocation to be a Priest
• Tough time in the Seminary
• His Ordination as a Priest
• Love for suffering children
• Hardship and Barriers

11. Inspiring Story of
St. John Baptist De La Salle
In the seventeenth century while France
was still in conflict with Spain with the so
called the 30th years wars----------------------
-- A baby boy was born on April 30th 1651.
He was ordained to make difference for
his country. He was named John Baptist
De LaSalle. He grew up with all the
privileges of a wealthy family, but in a
true Catholic faith.

12. Inspiring Story of
St. John Baptist De La Salle
As a child John Baptist LaSalle
was very much interested in
religious activities. He often used
to go to church along with His
grandmother and was very much
interested in the lives of all the
Saints.

13. Inspiring Story of
St. John Baptist De La Salle
Because of His desire to love God even
more, and the inspiration from the
religiosity of His family, the young John
decided to pursue his vocation at
St. Sulpice Seminary in Paris at the
age of 11. In seminary, He spent most
of his time in prayer and meditating
about his vocation.

14. Inspiring Story of
St. John Baptist De La Salle
While under spiritual formation in
Paris he received an unexpected
shock as the father rector in the
seminary informed him about the sad
news of his father death. John was
total in disbelief only 9 months ago his
beloved mother NICOLE MOET also
passed away. Being the eldest among
the children, he took good care of his
family affairs especially the welfare of
his Youngers.

15. Inspiring Story of
St. John Baptist De La Salle
John had a tough time as he was
caught between two tough
choices, immersed himself in
constant prayers for
enlightenment. “LORD!
ENLIGHTEN ME TO CHOOSE
THE RIGHT PATH FOR ME, BUT
NOT AS I WILL BUT AS YOURS

16. Inspiring Story of
St. John Baptist De La Salle
Finally He decided to go back the
seminary in Paris after taking
care of his family affairs on Holy
Saturday. On April 9, 1678 John
was ordained to the Holy order
of priesthood.
After his daily tasks as a Canon
of the Cathedral of Rheims, he
proceeds to the Convent of the

17. St. John Baptist De La Salle
As the number of the students and
schools flourished DE LASALLE and
his brother’s encountered
persecution and stiff opposition.
Some of the teachers in Paris were
burned, teaching material was
confiscated and schools were
ordered closed. His brothers were
humiliated and beaten in the streets.
Because of these problems and the
death of some brothers, those who

18. Inspiring Story of
St. John Baptist De La Salle
The fear and the anxiety of the
brothers and at the same time
longing for communion and
solidarity with the teachers in
the work left a deep mark in the
heart of De LaSalle.
This was a time of great
temptation for him.
This led him to abandon his

19. Inspiring Story of
St. John Baptist De La Salle
On Holy Wednesday of 1719,
the founder gave instructions
to his brothers. the founder
who offered his life for the
poor’s died in peace and
reunited with his creator with
the brothers in tears and
prayers surrounding him,
John Baptist De LA Salle was

20. On Death Bed
“I adore in all things the hand of
God in my life!”

21. Group Discussion
Guide Questions for Reflection

23. Spirituality
Spirituality is the
way we organize
our lives around
the deepest source
of energy and
desire.

24. It can also be defined as an expression of a
person’s inner power; the capacity of a
person to relate to a holy power/ Higher
presence; a relationship which moves from
acknowledgment to surrender and finally
reflection.

26. La Sallian spirituality is a particular
way we go about establishing our
relationship to the holy power , high
presence and then how we organize
our services of others around us. this
spirituality must be rael for us and
actually connect with our lives
compelling/challenging us to change
and grow,

27. To live is to change
and
to change often is to be perfect

28. 1. The spirit of community.

29. 1. The spirit of community.
The spirit of community has been
very important aspect of La Sallian
spirituality. The community life in
which we live adds meaning to the
mission we share and sharing our
community life help young people to
know more about our La Sallian
Heritage.
A La Sallian community is one in
which one can experience closeness,
affection and where one is able to
share one’s worries, joys, and
problems.

31. The spirit of faith leads us to regulate
our conduct in all things by the
sentiments and truths that faith teaches
us. A strong faith is a great quality of all
the Lasallians.

32. 2. The spirit of faith
Inspiration: John Baptist
called on the Brothers to
remember they were in
the presence of God; to
remember his Goodness ;
remember their call for
action; to act with full
energy.

33. Key Elements of Lasallian
Faith
1-You are called by God to
your work:

34. You are co-workers with God:
Let this be your whole effort in the
instructions you give them, looking
upon yourself as the ministers of God
and the dispensers of his mysteries.

35. Working for the poor:
Every day you have poor
children to instruct. Love
them tenderly as your
children…these
poor are also the ones
whom God has entrusted
to you and to whom you
are obliged to proclaim the

37. It is a belief that drives actions of
goodness with deep sense of
commitment and clarity.
Inspiration
Let Your Zeal give proof that you
love
those whom God has entrusted
to you.

38. 3. The spirit of zeal
The Lasallian way of
looking upon difficult
children is to formulate
their lives by touching
their hearts. And they can
do so with the spirit of
faith which should be
overflowed and shows
itself through a spirit of
zeal:

40. Lasallian Core Values
Faith in the Presence of
We value the living presence of
God in God
our world, viewing it
with the “eyes of faith.” As
such we expect students to
learn how to:
Recognize and honor the
presence of God in all of
creation.

41. I will continue “O my God” to do
all my actions for the love of you.
Let’s remember that we are in
the most holy presence of our
God.

42. We value the Respect inherent for All dignity, Persons
worth and gifts of
each person. As such we expect students to
learn how to:
Set personal and educational goals based on
self-understanding
Develop a sense of well-being and confidence in
his or her abilities.
Recognize the dignity of all persons.
Participate in a variety of activities that develop
his or her appreciation of the body’s potential for
physical expression of emotions, ideas, and
goals.
Recognize and appreciate beauty and
complexity in music, art, and drama.

43. Quality Education
We value an education that
prepares students not only for
college and a job, but for life. As
such we expect students to learn
how to:
Communicate effectively by
listening, reading,
speaking and writing effectively,
and thinking critically.
Prepare for college, career, and
life-long learning.
Take responsibility for his or her
own learning.

44. Acquire basic
academic life skills
including but not
limited to, economic,
political science and
nutrition as well as
addressing
contemporary world
problems and issues
and using current
Quality Education
technology.

45. We value a sensitivity and
response to the needs of those
people in our own community
and elsewhere who suffer from
the effects of poverty and
injustice. As such we expect
students to learn how to:
Recognize, respond to and
serve the needs of others
especially the poor.

46. Innovation and Resourcefulness
We believe in new and
innovative ideas
The courage to be at the
forefront of finding new,
creative and efficient
responses to the most
urgent needs of the
young people.

47. To be Brothers and Sisters to all
We are called to
be the Brothers
and sisters of the
young people
entrusted to our
care.

48. Lasallian Mission in the World

49. Lasallian Mission in the PARC

50. STATISTICS ON THE LASALLIAN
EDUCATIONAL MISSION
RELAF RELAL PARC USA/CAN RELEM Total
Number of Schools 75 269 73 77 395 889
Students 43,428 325,534 159,964 71,051 258,692 858,669
Teachers + Management Team + other team
RELAF
(Africa)
RELAL
(Latin
America)
PARC
(Asia/Ocea
nia)
USA/CAN
(North
America)
RELEM
(Europe)
Total
Brothers FSC 168 730 195 237 693 2,023
Religious- Sisters –
74 243 59 152 164 702
Priests
Laymen 1.669 15,402 6,089 5,587 12,023 40,770
Laywomen 754 16,235 6,613 5,247 10,745 39,594
Total 2,665 32,610 12,966 11,223 23,625 83,089

52. Time for
personal Reflection

53. Thank You for Listening