Master of Mischief Makers is a short illustrated 12-minute audio story about St. John Baptist de La Salle, the founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and patron saint of teachers. The video was created in 2000. It is adapted from Br. Leo Charles Burkhard’s classic biography for young readers, condensed and narrated by Br. Donald Johanson, FSC, and illustrated by Br. Michel Pham, FSC.
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Master of Mischief Makers: The Story of St. John Baptist de La Salle
In 17th-century France, a young priest from a comfortable family had an unlikely calling. He set out to teach the poor and unruly boys of Reims, the “mischief makers” whom few others would take on. Master of Mischief Makers tells how John Baptist de La Salle gave up wealth and status, gathered a community of teachers, and founded the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Their work began a worldwide tradition of education rooted in faith, service and community. In 1950, Pope Pius XII proclaimed him the patron saint of all teachers.
This short 12-minute audio story is adapted from Master of Mischief Makers by Br. Leo Charles Burkhard, FSC, a biography written to make the Founder known to young readers. Br. Donald Johanson, FSC, condensed and edited the text and narrates it. The narration plays over original illustrations by Br. Michel Pham, FSC.
The video is a few minutes long, so it suits classrooms, retreats, faculty and staff formation, and celebrations of the Founder’s feast day on April 7. It works as an introduction to De La Salle for students and new members of Lasallian communities, and as a reminder for anyone who shares in his mission.
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