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The Teacher’s Saint – John Baptist de La Salle, Patron Saint of Teachers

This is a short recent biography of St. John Baptist de La Salle, based on the latest research and designed to be read in less than 90 minutes. It provides the basic context, historical highlights, and basic spirituality of his pedagogical approach. It is probably the most accessible current introduction to him and to the educational movement he shaped. And it shows why is called the Patron Saint of All Teachers of Youth by the Catholic Church.  It is available in English, Spanish, French, and Italian. The links are below.

Paperback (110 Pages)

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