LEADERS

If you are a new Lasallian leader, then head to the NEWCOMERS page first, and then the EDUCATORS page. These will provide some the basics. For a current Lasallian leader, those same pages will be a good review of foundational resources and information. This page highlights resources that are of interest to Lasallian leaders, both for themselves and for those they are leading.

The recommended programs under the ONLINE section on ths page are wonderful introductions to the larger Lasallian family. The Buttimer Institute is a "must" for new leaders who have responsibility for the spiritual leadership of the school (Just ask Lasallian leaders who have attended it). The recommendations under the PRINT section on this page are resources that will help you come to a deeper appreciation of what this whole thing is all about.

No Lasallian leader becomes or stays a Lasallian leader without intentional pursuit of deepening his/her own understanding of Lasallian history, pedagogy, and spirituality. This is done best through active engagment with other Lasallians, both local and regional. Personal reading, school conversations, preparing presentations, and the like further enhance the learning curve. Inviting your leadership teams to engage in focused conversations can be very helpful to everyone in the Lasallian community, including you.

PURPOSE OF LASALLIAN SCHOOLS

Oldie but goodie video about the purpose of Lasallian education, and a good basis for leadership team conversations.

BROTHER VIDEOS

These short videos about Brothers are great starters for conversation (internal or external).

THE EXPERIENCE

A wonderful short video about the experience of Lasallian education.

HUETHER CONFERENCE

Annual gathering of Lasallian educators from the region, focusing on a specific topic.

BUTTIMER INSTITUTE

The longest-running, most popular 3-year summer Lasallian program - valuable, transformative.

WORKSHOPS & RETREATS

District workshops and retreats are numberous, valuable, and affordable. What's not to like?

DECLARATION & RULE

A major Lasallian text about education (currently in the process of revision) & relevant passages from the 2015 RULE

SPIRITUALITY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

An overview of De La Salle's educational spirituality, and excerpts from most of his major writings.

TOUCHING THE HEARTS

A short bio of DLS and an outline of the characteristics of Lasallian schools, based on DLS's writings.

Catholic Online / Prayers

A good placed to find Catholic prayers and prayer services, plus other resources that may be of help.

Go to the Website

A Lasallian Solidarity Advent Calendar

This Advent calendar shares examples from around the Lasallian world of Lasallian educational projects that serve those most in need, and they illustrate how the Lasallian charism is inspiring ministries that address needs from diverse cultural contexts. Each day of Advent has a “window” that gives a short description of the ministry, along with a PDF from the booklet “One Year in Mission Together” that was produced by the Lasallian Foundation in Rome (www.lasallefoundation.org). The entire PDF booklet may be downloaded HERE.

Author: De La Salle Onlus, Via Aurelia 476 00167 Roma, Italia. foundation@lasalle.org

Go to the CALENDAR

Advanced Degrees in Lasallian Studies

Formal studies in Lasallian studies are available at both Saint Mary’s University and Saint Mary’s College of California. (Link through each institution’s name.)

The Life of De La Salle (& Manhattan College)

This is a video in commemoration of the tercentenary celebration of the death of St. John Baptist de La Salle in 1719. His life story is told via sections from interviews with individuals at Manhattan College. Along with the story of De La Salle, many students relate why they appreciate Lasallian education, and what they are doing to continue that inspiration into the future. See the fuller description below.

Produced by Manhattan College – New York

Length: 12 min.

The “Show the VIDEO” tab below lets you run the video from here.

Link to Video

Prayer & Formation Resources for Lasallian Groups

These sets of resources around specific themes are meant to be used for prayer and discussion by Lasallian educators, administrators, board members, students, and others interested in pursuing their Lasallian identity.

Many of these began with a Board focus and were adapted for use with school groups, teacher groups, Brother groups, and any groups of gathered Lasallians. If portions of them are used in other prayer services, it would appropriate to give proper attribution to the sources used.

Tricentenary and the Year of Lasallian Vocations

2019 is the tricentenary anniversary of St. John Baptist de La Salle’s passing into eternal life. It has also been declared as the Year of Lasallian Vocations.

The goals of this tercentenary year are to:

Celebrate and give thanks for our common heritage and our vitality through our association for the transformative human and Christian education of the young, especially the poor.
Renew our commitment to respond to the reality and needs of today through promoting our mission, charism, and founding story.
Share our hope for the future within the unity and diversity of Lasallian vocations by witnessing the movement of the Spirit in our lives and ministry.

The resources on this page are to assist in providing a variety of ways to educate, collaborate, and celebrate within the Lasallian world and elsewhere.

If there are resources you wish to contribute, please contact Br. Chris Patiño, FSC (brochrisfsc@dlsi.org).

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PROGRAMS

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FURTHER RESOURCES FOR LEADERS