De La Salle and Early Education

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What was the primary purpose of De La Salle’s meeting with Adrian Nyel?

To discuss funding for a new church.

To celebrate De La Salle's recent priesthood.

To discuss a potential partnership with the Sisters of Child Jesus.

To strategize the opening of a school for poor boys. (correct)

Which agreement did De La Salle give to Adrian Nyel during their meeting?

To make the project public to gain support.

To involve multiple parishes immediately.

To ensure the project remained discreet. (correct)

To apply for government funding.

Who helped establish the first permanent community of teachers?

Adrian Nyel.

Fr. Nicolas Dorigny. (correct)

Catherine Levesque.

St. Francoise Duval.

What issue did De La Salle observe among the teachers at the schools?

A lack of uniformity in teaching methods. Signup and view all the answers

When did the first Christian school, opened by Nyel, officially begin operations?

April 15, 1679. Signup and view all the answers

What concern did Catherine Levesque have before she donated to Nyel's school?

Nyel's reliability. Signup and view all the answers

What did De La Salle organize for the teachers during Holy Week of 1681?

A retreat for reflection and reform. Signup and view all the answers

What was De La Salle's original expected future role before meeting Adrian Nyel?

The Pope. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for DLS moving the teachers into his own home on the Rue St.Marguerite?

To instill discipline and provide spiritual guidance Signup and view all the answers

What led DLS to decide to resign as Canon of the Cathedral of Reims?

Feeling more drawn to his work in education Signup and view all the answers

During which period did DLS lose title to the family mansion on the Rue St.Marguerite?

Spring of 1682 Signup and view all the answers

What significant life change did DLS experience during the famine in the winter of 1683-1684?

He chose to distribute his wealth Signup and view all the answers

What unique habit did DLS and the teachers adopt to signify their new identity?

A cassock without buttons and a rabat Signup and view all the answers

Which teacher became increasingly confident in handing over the direction of the schools to DLS?

Adrian Nyel Signup and view all the answers

What concerns did DLS face after moving to the 'Cradle of the Institute'?

Health issues related to living conditions Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of DLS's decision to immerse himself in the education of the poor?

Establishing a sense of community and trust in Divine Providence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Meeting with Adrian Nyel

St. John Baptist De La Salle encountered Adrian Nyel, who was sent to establish a school for poor boys in Reims.
Nyel was introduced to De La Salle by St. Francoise Duval at the Sisters of Child Jesus Convent.
De La Salle advised Nyel to keep the school project discreet and to operate under the Parish Priest's guidance.
After initial delays, De La Salle assisted Nyel in connecting with parish priests, leading to the opening of the first Christian school on April 15, 1679.

Opening the First Christian School

The establishment of the first Christian school was motivated by a commitment to provide education for the underprivileged.
De La Salle's involvement was crucial after recognizing issues of discipline and carelessness among teachers in the existing schools.
Support from local benefactors, including Catherine Levesque, was essential for the growth and expansion of educational initiatives.

First Permanent Community of Teachers

The first permanent community of teachers was formed when De La Salle began to take a more active role in the education of poor boys.
De La Salle began inviting teachers to live and work together in his home, leading to the inception of a unified teaching community focused on a shared mission.

Agreed Agenda during the First General Assembly

Specific details about the agenda from the First General Assembly are not provided, but the assembly would have likely addressed the challenges faced by teachers, discipline issues, and the educational methodologies to be employed.
This assembly marked a pivotal moment as De La Salle moved toward establishing a structured educational framework and community for teachers.

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This quiz explores the foundational moments in the life of St. John Baptist De La Salle, including his meeting with Adrian Nyel, the reasons for opening the first Christian school, and the establishment of the initial teaching community. It also covers the agreements reached during the First General Assembly, providing insight into De La Salle's educational legacy.