Transcript Lasallian Boards Workshop

Board Governance
Workshop
An Orientation & Introduction
to the Lasallian Heritage
Part II
Goals
 Informational
• Reflective
Agenda
 Common Terms
 Our Mission
 Our Founder
 Essential Characteristics of Lasallian Ministries
Common Terms
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St. John Baptist de La Salle
De La Salle, or La Salle
Lasallian
Lasallian Schools
Common Terms
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Fratres Scholarum Christianarum (FSC)
Brothers of the Christian Schools
De La Salle Christian Brothers
Lasallian Partners or Colleagues
Common Terms
Institute
District
• Superior General
• Visitor:
• Brother Álvaro
• Generalate, Rome
• General Chapter
• International Mission
Assembly
• Brother Donald, SF (Napa)
• Brother Tim, NO-SF (Covington)
• District Chapter
• District Mission Assembly
Saint John Baptist de La Salle
and the Gospels
One
Commitment
Leads
To
Another
Rheims, France - 1679
The Situation –
• Rampant Poverty
• Multi-Generational
The Need –
• What can be done to
break the cycle of
economic and spiritual
poverty?
Meanwhile, on the other
side of town…
John Baptist de La Salle
1679
 Newly Ordained
 Privileged Background
 A Person of Deep Faith
• Committed to Doing God’s Will
 A Path for the Future?
• Whatever God Desires…
• Education Does Not Appear to Be in
the Cards…
However…
One Commitment Leads to
Another
 Assists Adrien Nyel
 Works With Teachers
 A Challenge: Trust in
Providence
 Establishes a Teaching
Community
The Gentle Persistence of God
I had not thought of doing this
before, but not because others
had not suggested that I do such
work…
The Gentle Persistence of God
And if I had ever thought…
The Gentle Persistence of God
God, who directs all things
with wisdom and gentleness…
…one commitment
led me into the next
one without my having
foreseen this in the
beginning.
One Commitment Leads to
Another
 To help open a school
 To assist teachers
 To establish a community of
educators – “Brothers”
 To dedicate his life “in association”
with these Brothers
 To provide an education to those
who did not have access to a quality,
Christian education
Who are the Brothers?
 serve others through education
 live in community, praying together daily
 consecrate themselves to
God
 live in the spirit and charism
of a long, living tradition
 share their mission in a
global “Institute”
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Our Worldwide Mission
The purpose of this Institute
is to provide a human and Christian education to the
young, especially the poor, according to the ministry
which the Church has entrusted to it.
-- The Rule of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
Video Overview
 De La Salle – A Reflection
• Brother Gerard Rummery, FSC
• Australia
• General Councillor for 14 years
• Significant Contributor to Lasallian Studies
• Focus Question:
• If you were sitting around a campfire with
people who had never heard of John Baptist de
La Salle, what would you tell them?
Stop and Reflect
 I learned…
 I was surprised…
 I rediscovered…
 I’m beginning to wonder…
 I’m getting clearer about…
 I have a question about…
Essential
Characteristics
of
Lasallian
Ministries
Board Work
Parent
Programs
Curriculum
Co-Curricular
Programs
Development
Essential
Characteristics
Campus
Ministry
School
Policies
Student
Service
Programs
Hiring
Admissions
Essential Characteristics of Lasallian Ministries
Faith in the Presence of God
Concern for Those
in Poverty and a
Commitment to
Social Justice
Respect for
All Persons
Inclusive
Community
Quality
Education
1. Faith in the Presence of God
 Let us remember…
 Made in the Image and
Likeness of God
 Realistic Optimism
 God is present in our midst
2. Concern for Those in Poverty and a
Commitment to Social Justice
 Fullness of Life for All
 Special Consideration Given to Those in
Greatest Need
 Concern extends beyond the school community
 Both
Social Action
and
Social Change
are valued
3. Respect for All Persons
 “re” + “spect” = “to see again
 Respect is not earned
 Respect is a verb
 Rights mean
Responsibilities
4. Quality Education
 Holistic Education: “To have a
life as well as make a living”
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Intellectual
Physical
Emotional
Spiritual
interpersonal
 A challenging environment
5. Inclusive Community
 “catholic” – focus on inclusion
 Everyone Finds a Place
 Hospitality for All
 Focus on Quality Relationships
Essential Characteristics
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Remembering the Presence of God
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Special Concern for Those in Poverty and
a Commitment to Social Justice
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Respect for All Persons
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Quality Education
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Inclusive Community
Video Overview
 The Experience
• Reflections of students and graduates (some
of whom are now educators) on their
experience of Lasallian education
 Watch and listen . . . what is a Lasallian
school?
Stop and Reflect
 I learned…
 I was surprised…
 I rediscovered…
 I’m beginning to wonder…
 I’m getting clearer about…
 I have a question about…