Message to the Brothers on the 300th Anniversary of the Death of St. John Baptist de La Salle
7 April 2019
Brother Robert Schieler, FSC, Brother Superior
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HIS MISSION LIVES ON
The Lasallian mission embodies the unique vision and innovative spirit of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Patron Saint of All Teachers and Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a group of lay religious men dedicated exclusively to education.
#300LaSalle
In 2019–300 years after Saint La Salle’s entry into eternal life–his mission to provide a human and Christian education, especially the poor, remains strong with the Brothers and Lasallian Partners serving more than one million young people in 1,000 ministries in 80 countries. Lasallian education centers on Catholic values and personal relationships, emphasizing academic excellence, faith formation, inclusion, respect for the individual, service and social justice.
What Can I Do to Celebrate the Year?
Add the Important 300th Year Dates to Your Calendar
Learn more about Saint John Baptist de La Salle and his mission
Download and share 300th Year Resources
300th Year Celebration Dates
Download full graphic calendar from the Institute
2018
June: Lasallian Reflection #4 (2018-2019)
Our Hearts Are Burning Within Us
Sharing of Opening Liturgy Resources with Districts
September: De La Salle Bio
Publication of popular biography of St. John Baptist de La Salle
Visit dlsfootsteps.org
November: CIL Session
Youth Ministry & Vocation Ministry; Nairobi, Kenya
+ Pastoral Ministry of Vocation meeting; Nairobi, Kenya
December: The Feast of Christ the King (Advent)
Opening commemorations
Opening liturgies
2019
January 22: Lasallian Gathering at World Youth Day
Lasallians from around the world will gather at La Salle School in Panama City.
March 14-16: World Congress of Lasallian Education
Themed “Lasallian Education for the 21st Century,” the World Congress of Lasallian Education will take place at Universidad La Salle in Mexico City and will help inform the development of the Declaration of Lasallian Pedagogy.
November 24: Closing
The Year of Lasallian Vocations closes November 24, 2019.
Lasallians are encouraged to plan a prayer service for that day.
Solemn Masses
April 7 Rouen, France, the date and location of De La Salle’s passing
April 30 Reims, France, the date and location of De La Salle’s birth
May 15 Rome, Italy, Founder’s Day, when De La Salle was proclaimed patron saint of teachers, where the Generalate is today
Additional Resources
Prayer Service 1 Year of Lasallian Vocations Celebrate
Year of Lasallian Vocations Prayer Service Two
Year of Lasallian Vocations Prayer Service
2019 Jubilee Year Decreed
Pope Francis Decrees 2019 the Jubilee Year in honor of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Read the full letter here >
Watch This: Introduction from Superior General
- Institute 300 Website
- 2018 Feast Day Letter from the Superior General
- Jubilee Year Announcement from the Superior General
300 La Salle Music Video
One Heart, One Commitment, One Life
by Jorge Roig – Antoni Bosh
