Lasallian Spirituality and Identity PDF

WHY ARE YOU IN A LA SALLE SCHOOL? What does it mean to be a Lasallian? Filipino people (Ferrer, 2018)  hospitable, respectful, kind, patriotic, generous and honest people  po and opo, Maria Clara identity, bayanihan The world in the 21st Century Purpose of Values Education accordi...

WHY ARE YOU IN A LA SALLE SCHOOL? What does it mean to be a Lasallian? Filipino people (Ferrer, 2018)  hospitable, respectful, kind, patriotic, generous and honest people  po and opo, Maria Clara identity, bayanihan The world in the 21st Century Purpose of Values Education according to Living Values Education(2018)  To help individuals think about and reflect on different values and the practical implications of expressing them in relation to themselves, others, the community, and the world at large. What does it say about Lasallians? Material value over Values SUPERFICIAL LASALLIAN How is it done the Lasallian way? THE LASALLIAN WAY We are children of God How do we express that here in DLSL?  Alma Mater Hymn Hail, Hail Alma Mater, Hail to De La Salle! We’ll hold your banner high and bright, A shield of green and white, We’ll fight to keep your glory bright, And never shall we fail, Hail to thee our Alma Mater! Hail! Hail! Hail!  De La Salle Lipa Mission – Vision Statement Inspired by our faith in God, by our Catholic traditions, and by the charism of St. John Baptist De La Salle, educational innovator par excellence, we, together and by association, are committed to give quality human and Christian education to all, building a society founded on equity and justice and on sustainable & inclusive development.  Inspired by our faith in God, by our Catholic traditions, and by the charism Inspiration: remembering: of St. John Baptist De La Salle, richness (treasured) heritage educational innovator par excellence, we, together and by association, are committed to give quality human and Christian education to all, building a society founded on equity and justice Mission: remembering: and on sustainable & inclusive constant commitment development. Vision: constant awareness: dream for the world  Inspired by… …St. John Baptist de La Salle, educational innovator par excellence St. John Baptist de La Salle Patron Saint of Teachers insisted: children be taught to read in their developed: idea of teaching own language children in classes rather than individually wrote: some of the earliest practical instruction manuals introduced: modern languages, arts, for teachers & school science & technology into traditional administrators curriculum dominated by reading & writing insisted: secular studies be integrated to religious development developed: teacher-training centers to promote new methods Founded: schools as Christian communities based on the Brothers’ communities New perspective Christian Education Human Education (experiencing God’s love) (academic excellence) integrate Integrating these 2 facets of education in the lives of their students, they become “the salt of the earth and the light of the world”. (Mt. 5:13-16) Student competent compassionate Quality human and Christian  De La Salle Lipa Mission-Vision rationale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-xdy1Jr2eg Who are the De La Salle Brother? Fratres Scholarum Christianarum Are La Salle brothers priests? No. De La Salle Brothers are “lay” religious. They are never ordained priest, because the reason for their ministry is not to preside at liturgical services or to administer the sacraments, but to educate students as Christians in secular subjects as well as in religion. How many De La Salle Brothers are there in the world? Today there are 7,000 La Salle Brothers and 50,000 Lasallian teachers working in 83 countries around the world, teaching in Universities, Special Education Centres for the disabled and Schools. SJI is one of these Lasallian schools. Following in the steps of the Founder fourteen (14) Brothers have been canonized, one hundred and fifty (150) have been beatified, eight (8) have been declared venerable, and the causes of four (4) more are in progress , some nearing completion.  MEET THE BROTHERS OF THE DE LA SALLE LIPA COMMUNITY Br. Bobby Casingal, Br. Arian Lopez, FSC FSC Br. Vince Paildan Br. Manuel Pajarillo, FSC FSC Br. Edmundo “Dodo” Fernandez, FSC DLSL President La Salle East Asia District De La Salle schools in the Ph ilippines There are 16 De La Salle schools in the Philippines. (Vision) building a society founded on equity and justice and on sustainable & inclusive development.  …equity and justice justice equity - equality -right relationship …sustainable & inclusive development. …sustainable …inclusive - able to last - You are without included, destroying or - Participation depleting the earth resources What kind of graduates does the school wants to produce? CHRIST-CENTERED INDIVIDUAL SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE LIFE- CITIZEN LONG CRITICAL AND LEARNER COMPETENT INNOVATIVE PROFESSION THINKER AL Act in accord Dem ance with onst rate y and guided b hones ty Exemplif Live the Lasallian core y Christian fairn an y in and moral p ess i d sensitivit uity, values of faith, service rinciples prac n the e r i ng eq and Catholic t ice fost and communion. teachings profess of peace, a nd ion cy democra CHRIST-CENTERED SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS 1. Support and engage in advocacies concerning the marginalized sector of society 2. Explore and utilize sustainable strategies to address socio-cultural, environmental and economic issues for the improvement of the quality of life 3. Develop and practice intra and interpersonal skills in promoting inclusion (race, gender and ethnicity) 4. Engage in the preservation, enrichment, and promotion of Batangas culture and tradition  COMPETENT PROFESSIONALS 1. Share professional expertise with the local, national, and international communities 2. Adhere to and practices the ethical standard of the profession 3. Communicate effectively and confidently using any form of medium across culture 4. Collaborate with other disciplines to implement solutions to real world problems for the upliftment of the society  1. Apply concepts, theories, methods and processes appropriate to real life situations 2. Explore alternative schemes and solutions to address various needs and problems of the society 3. Interpret and evaluate information using reflective and rational thinking 4. Practice creativity, imagination resourcefulness and innovativeness in developing ideas and their implementation CRITICAL AND INNOVATIVE THINKERS 1. Engage in various forms of learning for professional growth 2. Seek growth in moral, spiritual, socio-civic and physical aspects of one’s life 3. Adapt to the changing times and dynamics trends in the profession and its environment 4. Undertake research to provide solutions to issues and challenges in society LIFE-LONG  https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =go8l28ZrhiE ANIMO LA SALLE!