Transcript The Lasallian Heritage - De La Salle New Zealand
The Lasallian Heritage
An Orientation For New Teachers, Staff and Administrators in Lasallian Schools 2014-2015
Mr. Greg Kopra, Facilitator
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Goals
Informational
Reflective
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Introductions Four Things About Yourself….
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Your Responsibilities 2.
Your Previous Occupation 3.
What Attracted You to This School?
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Any Previous Experience with the De La Salle Christian Brothers or Lasallian Schools?
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Opening & Closing Our Prayer
Opening:
“Let us remember….
that we are in the holy presence of God.” Closing:
Saint John Baptist de La Salle…
Pray for us!
Live, Jesus, in our hearts…
Forever!
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Agenda
Common Terms
Our Mission
Our Founder
Meet the Family
Essential Characteristics of Lasallian Ministries
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Common Terms
St. John Baptist de La Salle
De La Salle, or La Salle
Lasallian
Lasallian Schools
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Common Terms
Fratres Scholarum Christianarum (FSC)
Brothers of the Christian Schools
De La Salle Christian Brothers
Lasallian Partners or Colleagues
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Common Terms
Institute District Superior General: Brother Robert
Generalate, Rome
General Chapter
International Mission Assembly Visitor: Brother Donald De La Salle Institute, Napa District Chapter District Mission Assembly
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Saint John Baptist de La Salle and the Gospels One Commitment Leads To Another
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Rheims, France - 1679 The Situation –
Rampant Poverty Multi-Generational The Need –
What can be done to break the cycle of economic and spiritual poverty?
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Meanwhile, on the other side of town…
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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…
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However…
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One Commitment Leads to Another
Assists Adrien Nyel Works With Teachers A Challenge: Trust in
Providence
Establishes a Teaching
Community
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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 …
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The Gentle Persistence of God
And if I had ever thought
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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.
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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
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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.
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-- 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?
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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…
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The Lasallian Family Today
A Quick Tour
7 4 C o u n t r i e s The International Institute 2014 www.lasalle.org 84,958 Partners 4 4 8 5 B r o t h e r s
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RELAN
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102 ministries 43 High Schools, of which three are “Cristo Rey” schools 9 Middle/High Schools 12 Middle Schools (11 “Miguel”) 7 Colleges / Universities 2 Elementary Schools
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20 Educational Centers serving more than 30,000 people in 2013-2014 3 Support Ministries 6 District or Regional Offices 70,000 students, K-higher education 755 Brothers More than 10,000 Partners
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Lasallian Colleges and Universities 2014
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RELAL – 35
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PARC – 13
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RELEM - 9
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RELAF – 1
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RELAN – 7
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Essential Characteristics of Lasallian Ministries
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Board Work Co-Curricular Programs Curriculum Essential Characteristics Campus Ministry Student Service Programs Admissions Parent Programs Development Hiring School Policies
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Essential Characteristics of Lasallian Ministries
Faith in the Presence of God Concern for Those in Poverty and a Commitment to Social Justice Inclusive Community Respect for All Persons Quality Education
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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
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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 Social Action and Change are valued
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3. Respect for All Persons
“Re” + “specere” = “to see again”
Respect is not earned
Respect is a verb
Rights mean Responsibilities
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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
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5. Inclusive Community
“catholic” – focus on inclusion
Everyone Finds a Place
Hospitality for All
Focus on Quality Relationships
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Essential Characteristics
Remembering the Presence of God Special Concern for Those in Poverty and a Commitment to Social Justice Respect for All Persons Quality Education Inclusive Community
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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?
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