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When and where was St. John Baptist de La Salle born?

April 30, 1651, in Reims, France.

How many children were in De La Salle's family?

11 children; he was the eldest.

At what age did De La Salle become a Canon of Reims Cathedral?

16 years old.

What was the role of a Canon of Reims Cathedral?

A respected and paid church position responsible for leading prayers.

At what age did De La Salle enter St. Sulpice Seminary?

19 years old.

What did De La Salle study at the Sorbonne?

Theology.

What happened when De La Salle was 21 years old?

Both his parents had died, and he became head of the family and guardian of his siblings.

At what age was De La Salle ordained a priest?

27 years old.

At what age did De La Salle earn his Doctorate in Theology?

29 years old.

Who did De La Salle meet at age 28?

Adrien Nyel.

Who introduced Adrien Nyel to De La Salle?

Canon Nicolas Roland.

Why is meeting Adrien Nyel significant?

 It led De La Salle to help establish schools for poor boys.

At what age did De La Salle live with the first schoolmasters?

31 years old.

What did the schoolmasters begin calling one another?

Brother

At what age did De La Salle resign as Canon?

32 years old.

Why did De La Salle resign as Canon?

To dedicate himself fully to Christian education.

What did De La Salle do with his wealth?

He gave it to the poor.

What is the Heroic Vow?

A promise to remain faithful to the educational mission.

At what age did De La Salle make the Heroic Vow?

40 years old.

Who joined De La Salle in making the Heroic Vow?

Gabriel Drolin and Nicolas Vuyart.

How many more Brothers joined after the Heroic Vow?

Twelve.

What challenges did De La Salle face after age 41?

Opposition from church leaders, writing masters, and legal battles.

Where did De La Salle go on retreat in his later years?

Parménie.

Why did De La Salle return from Parménie?

The Brothers asked him to resume leadership.

At what age did De La Salle die?

67 years old.

In what year did De La Salle die?

1719.

What were De La Salle's final words?

"In all things I adore the will of God in my regard."

What religious institute did De La Salle found?

The Brothers of the Christian Schools.

What is the first Lasallian prayer?

Let us remember that we are in the presence of God.

Which Lasallian core value is linked to the first prayer?

Faith.

What does the first Lasallian prayer emphasize?

Intimacy with God.

What is the second Lasallian prayer?

I will continue, O my God, through all my actions for the love of God.

Which core value is linked to the second prayer?

Service.

What does the second prayer teach?

Service leads to fruitfulness.

What is the third Lasallian prayer?

Live Jesus in our hearts forever.

Which core value is linked to the third prayer?

Communion in Mission.

What virtue is associated with "Live Jesus in our hearts forever"?

Joy.

What is spirituality generally concerned with?

The interior life of individuals.

What is spirituality derived from?

The Latin word spiritualis.

What does spiritus mean?

Soul, courage, vigor, or breath.

What does spirare mean?

To breathe.

What Greek word corresponds to spiritus?

Pneuma.

What Hebrew word corresponds to spiritus?

Ruah

Who is a spiritual person according to 1 Corinthians 2:14–15?

One who is led by the Spirit of God.

According to Galatians 5:16, what should Christians do?

Walk by the Spirit.

Name three works of the flesh.

Sexual immorality, jealousy, selfish ambition. (Any three.)

Name the nine fruits of the Spirit.

Love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

What is Christian spirituality?

The process of spiritual formation into an authentic Christian life.

What are the two greatest commandments emphasized in Christian spirituality?

Love God and love your neighbor.

What is the goal of Christian spirituality?

To become more like Christ.

What begins Christian spirituality?

God's call, rebirth, and conversion.

What continues after rebirth in Christian spirituality?

Sanctification or spiritual formation.

What is needed for spiritual growth?

Divine grace and human cooperation.

What does Lasallian spirituality emphasize?

Trust in God and serving others through education.

What phrase from De La Salle's Memoir shows his trust in God?

God guided him "in an imperceptible manner."

What did De La Salle believe about God's guidance?

God gradually led him to his life's mission.

What are the foundations of Lasallian spirituality?

Faith, service, and communion in mission.

What should Lasallians strive to practice daily?

The Lasallian Core Values.