Lasallian Spirituality and the Life of St. John Baptist de La Salle

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, people, places, and concepts related to Lasallian spirituality, core values, the Jubilee Year 2025 theme, and the life and mission of St. John Baptist de La Salle.

Lasallian Prayers

Daily prayers in Lasallian schools focused on faith, service, and communion in mission.

"Live Jesus in our hearts… Forever!"

Common Lasallian prayer response between leader and community.

Opening Prayer

Part of Lasallian prayer structure offering thanks and dedicating the day to God.

Closing Prayer

Lasallian prayer asking for guidance, protection, and blessings for the community.

Lasallian Vision

To provide a human and Christian education especially for the poor.

Lasallian Mission

To form God-centered, responsible individuals committed to a just and peaceful society.

Faith (Fides)

Core value of trusting God’s presence and living the Gospel.

Service (Ministerium)

Core value of helping others, especially the marginalized.

Communion in Mission (Communio)

Core value of unity and shared commitment to the Lasallian mission.

Pilgrims of Hope (Jubilee Year 2025)

Theme inviting all to journey toward God with faith, hope, and love.

Spiritual Renewal

Jubilee call to reflect, reconcile, and strengthen one’s relationship with God.

Community Engagement

Jubilee gatherings fostering global Lasallian unity, e.g., Jubilee of Youth.

Response to Global Challenges

Faith-based reflection on war, pandemics, and climate change inspiring justice and peace.

St. John Baptist de La Salle

Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools; born 30 Apr 1651 in Reims.

Tonsure

Ceremony at age 11 marking De La Salle’s official start toward priesthood.

Canon of Reims Cathedral

Prestigious clergy role De La Salle held at 16 before founding schools.

Seminary of St. Sulpice

Paris seminary where De La Salle studied theology at Sorbonne.

Brothers of the Christian Schools

Teaching congregation founded by De La Salle in 1686.

Vows of the Brothers

Poverty, chastity, obedience, association, and stability taken by the Brothers.

Language Shift to French

De La Salle’s innovation replacing Latin with vernacular French for teaching.

Technical and Vocational Subjects

Practical curriculum added by De La Salle alongside basic literacy.

Heroic Vow (21 Nov 1691)

Pledge by De La Salle, Vuyart, and Drolin to sustain the mission even if only three remained.

Canon Nicolas Roland

Spiritual adviser who inspired De La Salle’s educational ministry.

Adrian Nyel

Educator who invited De La Salle to open a school for poor boys in Reims.

Nicolas Vuyart

Brother who joined De La Salle in making the Heroic Vow.

Gabriel Drolin

Brother who joined De La Salle in making the Heroic Vow.

Parmenie Retreat (1712-1714)

Period of discernment where Sister Louise guided De La Salle back to the mission.

Sister Louise

Mystic who helped De La Salle discern God’s will during his retreat.

Reims

Birthplace of De La Salle and site of his first schools.

Paris

City of mission expansion and location of the Heroic Vow.

Rouen

Place of De La Salle’s final ministry and death on 7 Apr 1719.

Patron of Teachers of Youth

Title granted to De La Salle by Pope Pius XII on 15 May 1950.

Men and Women for Others

Lasallian lesson urging simple living to help others.

Set Your Ideals High

Lasallian lesson encouraging the choice of lofty role models.

Rise Up to Challenges

Lasallian lesson on meeting adversity with courage and faith.

Embrace Sacrifice for Mission

Lasallian lesson that comfort is secondary to service.

Trust in God’s Providence

Lasallian lesson on accepting God’s will in all circumstances.