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Br. George Van Grieken, FSC – Workshop & Retreat Resources

Below are a set of resources that have been used for workshops and retreats provided by Br. George Van Grieken, FSC, and the Lasallian Resource Center in Napa, CA. They include sets of PDF handouts, Powerpoints, and other items that those who attended those workshops and retreats, or those who are interested in the same topic, may find helpful. As much as possible, proper attribution has been provided, and other internet references are cited.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HUETHER CONFERENCES

2020 Huether Conference - "What Innovation Looks Like Throughout Lasallian History"

2019 Huether Conference - "Five Core Principles - History and Practice" (Br. George and Greg Kopra)

2018 Huether Breakout - "Called to Live Lasallian: Our Lasallian Vocation - A Sign of Hope for the Church and World."

2017 Huether Breakout - "Lasallian Formation in an Age of Technology" - Foundational Insights & Help

2016 Huether Breakout - "Confronting New Poverties" - Foundational Principles from the Lasallian Heritage

2015 Huether Breakout - "Formation for All" - Building the Local Lasallian Community

LASSCA CONFERENCES

2018 LASSCA Breakout - "Educational Formation in an Age of Technology: Issues & Insights"

2017 LASSCA Breakout - "Lasallian Formation Resources and Needs"

2011 LASSCA Breakout - "Lasallian Vocation - What Is It & Why Should I Care?"

MISCELLANEOUS PRESENTATIONS

2022 Ireland Leaders Conference - "Lasallian Education: Resilient & Relevant? Post-Covid Mental Health of Young People"

2019 Johnston Institute - "Founding Story & Vision" (Br. George Sessions)

2019 APLEC (Australia) Talk - "What You Can Do in 300 Years"

2018 Lasallian Research Symposium Talk - "The Five Core Principles: Their Origin, Integration with Catholic Identity, and Resonance Today

2018 SMC De La Salle Week Talk - "21st Century Education: When Technology Meets Albert Borgmann and De La Salle."

2017 Advent Retreat (Contacts/Aspirants) - "The Spiritual Self in a Social Media World"

2017 Coaches Retreat - "What Does It Mean To Be a Lasallian Coach?"

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Beyond Statues and Doors

A 14-minutes, engaging, contemporary overview of the life and influence of St. John Baptist de La Salle, visiting place in France and Rome.

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Books by Br. Louis DeThomasis, FSC

Br. Louis DeThomasis, FSC, is a De La Salle Christian Brother. Below are some of the books that he has authored on issues of concern to the Catholic Church and on ethical considerations in the world of business. From 2008 to 2017, Brother Louis served as president and chairman of CBIS. Founded in 1981, the Catholic investment service provides socially responsible investment management exclusively to Catholic institutions worldwide. Today, CBIS manages $7 billion in assets for dioceses, colleges, and universities; religious institutes; and health care systems, and has offices in the United States and Europe.

Widely recognized for his distinguished academic leadership in service to Lasallian education, Brother Louis served for 21 years as president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and continues today as the university’s president emeritus, professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, and distinguished senior fellow with the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership.

Brother Louis earned a bachelor of science degree in international relations from Georgetown University, conducted graduate study in theology at Providence College in Providence, R.I., and earned a doctorate in economics and financial management from the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati. He also completed postdoctoral studies as a Bush Fellow at the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University.

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El Otro Lado – High School Immersion – U.S. / Mexico Border

A video showing the experience of a group of Lasallian students at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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For All That Has Been

A short history of the District of Santa Fe and the District of San Francisco, up to their July 2016 joining as the new District of San Francisco New Orleans.

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Introduction – Meditations for the Time of Retreat

This is a short overview of the 16 meditations that De La Salle wrote for the Brothers during their annual retreat. These meditations provide a concise synthesis of De La Salle’s spirituality – the priorities, themes, approaches, and perspectives that characterize the Lasallian educational context. They are meant to be read and considered in a retreat-like setting and are worth careful reading and ongoing reflection.

The video is one of a series of videos introducing major Lasallian resources available in print. (In process)

(7.5 Minutes)

Film Maker: Br. George Van Grieken, FSC

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Lasallian Mission Overview

A video of the Lasallian mission on the West Coast of the United States, putting much information and many insights into a relatively short time space.

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Lasallian Stories on the Road

This is the 2022 pastoral letter from Br. Armin Luistro, FSC, Superior General of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. It follows a long-held tradition whereby the Superior General provides pastoral reflections for the body of the Institute and all of its members. This letter consists of stories from real encounters between Br. Armin and those people whom he has met along the way so far.

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Saint John Baptist de La Salle: Founder, Educator, Saint

A comprehensive introduction to the life of John Baptist de La Salle, his unique pedagogical approach towards students, and his enduring spirituality. A brief survey of his personal life story leads to a description of the innovative educational elements he and the early Brothers introduced, followed by a concise summary of the elements of his education-based spirituality.

This resource may be used by itself or with the study guides that are available for its use within Lasallian institutions. It makes for a very accessible overview for both new and veteran teachers and administrators.

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– SMALL FILE – 8 MB
– MEDIUM FILE – 60 MB
– LARGE FILE – 288 MB

Physical copies are available upon request from Katie Batt (kbatt@dlsi.org).

Publisher: District of San Francisco New Orleans

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PDF - Bulletin 254 - Stories of Hope - ROME
Stories of Hope. . . Associated for Our Lasallian Mission

This Bulletin (Nº 254) is based on testimonies from Lasallians around the world. It is a compendium to Circular 461 and should be read in conjunction with it.

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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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