Lasallian Core Values, Prayers, and Life of St. John Baptist de La Salle (Vocabulary)

Vocabulary flashcards covering core Lasallian values, prayers, key scriptural references, and the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle.

Spirit of Faith

A Lasallian core value emphasizing God’s presence in daily life, cultivating intimacy, zeal for service, fruitfulness, and mission.

Lasallian Prayer (Let us remember that we are in the most holy presence of God)

A prayer calling awareness of God’s presence as a guide for actions.

Lasallian Prayer (I will continue, O my God, to do all my actions for the love of you)

A vow to perform every action for love of God.

Lasallian Prayer (Live Jesus in our Hearts… Forever)

A prayer inviting Jesus to inhabit the hearts of Lasallians continually.

John 15:5

Biblical verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

John 15:8

Verse: bearing much fruit glorifies the Father and shows discipleship.

John 15:11

Verse: Jesus’ words to bring joy to believers; complete joy in them.

Intimacy

A characteristic of Spirit of Faith—closer relationship with God.

Zeal for Service

Enthusiastic dedication to serving others as an expression of faith.

Fruitfulness

Producing spiritual fruit through abiding in Christ.

Communion in Mission

Unity with others in sharing and living out God’s mission.

Joy

Inner gladness from living in Christ; joy complete in His presence.

Jubilee Year

A 25-year cycle for spiritual renewal, reconciliation with God, others, and creation.

Tonsure

Religious head-shaving rite received around age 11.

Canon of Rheims Cathedral

Priestly title/position granted to La Salle at age 16 in Rheims.

Seminary of St. Sulpice

Paris school for priestly formation attended by La Salle.

Sorbonne

Historic university in Paris where La Salle studied.

Rue Neuve (Cradle of the Institute)

First home of the Brothers; cradle of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Brothers of the Christian Schools (Fratres Scolarum Christianarium)

Religious institute founded by De La Salle and Adrian Nyel to educate poor children.

Vows: Poverty, Chastity, Obedience, Association, Stability

Core vows taken by the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Heroic Vow

1691 vow to continue mission even if last member; endure poverty and hardship.

Adrian Nyel

Lay educator who encouraged De La Salle to form the Institute.

Vernacular Instruction

Teaching in the native language (e.g., French) instead of Latin.

Simultaneous Teaching Methods

Teaching multiple classes/subjects together in the same setting.

Catechesis

Christian instruction accompanying general education.

Parmenie

1712–1714 retreat where De La Salle deepened trust in God’s plan.

Rouen

City where De La Salle continued service after Parmenie and faced final years.

All for the love of you

Lasallian phrase/prayer emphasizing love of God in action.

Good Friday, April 7, 1719

Date of De La Salle’s death at age 68; observed as his passing.

Canonized by Pope Leo XIII (1900)

De La Salle was declared a saint in 1900.

Patron Saint of Teachers (Pius XII, 1950)

De La Salle named patron saint of teachers in 1950.