Board Governance Workshop

An Orientation & Introductionto the Lasallian Heritage

Part II

Goals

Informational

• Reflective

Agenda

Common Terms

Our Mission

Our Founder

Essential Characteristics of Lasallian Ministries

Common Terms

St. John Baptist de La Salle De La Salle, or La Salle Lasallian Lasallian Schools

Common Terms

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

Common Terms

Institute• Superior General

• Brother Álvaro • Generalate, Rome• General Chapter• International

Mission Assembly

District• Visitor:

• Brother Donald, SF (Napa)• Brother Tim, NO-SF

(Covington)• District Chapter• District Mission Assembly

Saint John Baptist de La Salleand the Gospels

OneCommitment

LeadsTo

Another

Rheims, France - 1679

The Need –• What can be done to

break the cycle of economic and spiritual poverty?

The Situation –

• Rampant Poverty• Multi-Generational

Meanwhile, on the other side of town…

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…

However…

One Commitment Leads to Another

Assists Adrien Nyel Works With Teachers A Challenge: Trust in

Providence Establishes a Teaching

Community

I had not thought of doing this before, but not because others

had not suggested that I do such work…

The Gentle Persistence of God

And if I had ever thought…

The Gentle Persistence of God

…one commitment led me into the next one without my having

foreseen this in the beginning.

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

Who are the Brothers?

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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

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?

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…

EssentialCharacteristics

ofLasallianMinistries

Curriculum

Co-CurricularPrograms

CampusMinistry

StudentService

ProgramsAdmissions

Hiring

SchoolPolicies

Development

ParentPrograms

Board Work

EssentialCharacteristics

Essential Characteristics of Lasallian Ministries

Faith in the Presence of God

Concern for Those in Poverty and a Commitment to

Social Justice

QualityEducation

InclusiveCommunity

Respect forAll Persons

Let us remember… Made in the Image and

Likeness of God Realistic Optimism God is present in our midst

1. Faith in the Presence of God

2. Concern for Those in Poverty and a Commitment to Social Justice

Fullness of Life for All Special Consideration Given to Those in

Greatest Need Concern extends beyond the school community Both Social

Action and Social Change are valued

3. Respect for All Persons

“re” + “spect” = “to see again

Respect is not earned

Respect is a verb

Rights mean Responsibilities

4. Quality Education

Holistic Education: “To have a life as well as make a living”

– Intellectual– Physical– Emotional– Spiritual– interpersonal

A challenging environment

“catholic” – focus on inclusionEveryone Finds a PlaceHospitality for AllFocus on Quality Relationships

5. Inclusive Community

Essential Characteristics

Remembering the Presence of God Special Concern for Those in Poverty and

a Commitment to Social Justice Respect for All Persons Quality Education Inclusive Community

Video Overview

The Experience• Reflections of students and graduates (some

of whom are now educators) on their experience of Lasallian education

Watch and listen . . . what is a Lasallian school?

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…