An Institute in Transition
This is the story of three General Chapters of the Brothers of the Christian Schools by someone who attended and participated in all of them (1966, 1976, 1986) and whose observations provide both the factual, contextual, and personal outlines of the experience.
Graphic Novel – “St. John Baptist de La Salle
A well done illustration-based overview of the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Very accessible and fun to look at.
2015 RULE of the Brothers
The office 2015 Rule of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (English).
Directories & Guides for Various Roles and Areas
Official directories and guides for various areas of responsibility in the governance of the Institute.
Manhattan College – Lasallian Stained Glass Windows
These stained glass windows of John Baptist de La Salle, originally created in 1900, were moved to the chapel at Manhattan College in 2016.
The windows guide viewers as they move through the Chapel to visualize moments in the Saint’s life — from his childhood in Reims, to the vow he took with his Brothers, to his death in Rouen and his glorification in heaven, where he is welcomed by Christ and acknowledged as a great teacher by Saint Ignatius Loyola.
They may be seen on the Manhattan College website (LINK) where there is also an online tour via the internet (LINK)
Below in the tab “WINDOWS” are large files that show each of the windows in detail.
There is also a video that gives the history, process, and results of a project to relocate the Lasallian stained glass windows from the former Novitiate building in Barrytown, NY, to the chapel at Manhattan College in the Bronx. It is a good discussion starter on the topic of alumni engagement and Lasallian art. (13 Minutes)
You can either clink the link below or watch it under the tab below “Show the Video.”
District of Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Papua New Guinea
A website with prayer-related reflections, videos on Lasallian themes, and many formation resources on a variety of topics: De La Salle, pedagogy, Lasallian spirituality, and so on.
St. Mutien-Marie Wiaux
A very short video about St. Mutien-Marie Wiaux, FSC, that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to his life story.
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St. Miguel Febres-Cordero
A very short video about St. Miguel Febres Cordero, FSC, that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to his life story.
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Blessed Raphael Rafiringa
A very short video about Blessed Raphael Rafiringa, FSC, that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to his life story.
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St. Benilde Romancon
A very short video about St. Benilde Romancon, FSC, that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to his life story.
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St. Jaime Hilario
A very short video about St. Jaime Hilario, FSC, that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to his life story.
(The “Show the VIDEO” tab below lets you run the video from here.)
Brother Martyrs of Turon
A very short video about the Brother Martyrs of Turon, Spain, that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to their story.
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Brother Martyrs of Almeria
A very short video about the Blessed Brother Martyrs of the Province of Almeria, Spain, that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to their story.
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Blessed Arnold Reche
A very short video about Blessed Arnold Reche, FSC, that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to his life story.
(The “Show the VIDEO” tab below lets you run the video from here.)
Brother Martyrs of Valencia
A very short video about the Blessed Brother Martyrs of Valencia, Spain, that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to their story.
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Blessed Scubilion Rousseau
A very short video about Blessed Scubilion Rousseau, FSC, that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to his life story.
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Brother Martyrs of the French Revolution
A very short video about the Brother Martyrs of the French Revolution that may be used for a prayer service or simply as a brief introduction to their story.
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The Life and Death of Brother James Miller, FSC
Brother Stephen Markham ’66 shares memories of Brother James Miller, FSC ’66, M’74 as a student at Saint Mary’s University, of his life’s work teaching young students, and of his tragic death in Guatemala in 1982. Blessed Brother James is the first De La Salle Christian Brother from the United States to be beatified. Brother Stephen describes the beatification process. As a martyr, Brother James must have one miracle attributed to him posthumously to reach the next and final step toward official sainthood, which is canonization.
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Saint John Baptist de La Salle: Patron Saint of Teachers
A remastered version of the 1968 movie, starring Mel Ferrer, that traces De La Salle’s vocation journey and the beginnings of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. While perhaps a bit dated, it remains popular with students and could be used beneficially with a number of audiences.
John Baptist de La Salle (Illustrated Book)
This short illustrated version of the life story of St. John Baptist de La Salle is appealing for all ages, especially young people. The drawings are well done, the story is dramatic, and major components of De La Salle’s life are well covered.