Part of the International Institute of Brothers of the Christian Schools, the San Francisco District De La Salle Christian Brothers have been educating students in California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona since 1868.
Celebrating Founder's Day
Lasallians around the world traditionally celebrate May 15 as Founder’s Day to honor Saint John Baptist de La Salle as the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and as patron saint of teachers. Lasallian schools everywhere commemorate the event with liturgies and activities. In our own San Francisco District, many schools set aside the entire week to celebrate the saint whose dedication to the Christian education of youth, especially the poor, continues on in today’s Lasallian network. Celebrate Founder’s Day with a video journey through France, following two young Australians as they capture the highlights of the life of Saint La Salle.
Students Orchestrate Unique Video of School Spirit
The Lip Dub Committee at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in San Francisco pulled off an enormous feat on April 23, 2013, producing a video that features over 1000 students, faculty and staff. The single camera shot trip through the two campuses of the school showcases nearly 100 clubs, organizations, academic departments, and sports teams. Nine soloists danced and sang on a mile-long path through the campus and a sea of green in this amazing, not-to-be-missed show. Watch it here.
International Mission Assembly
In Its Second Week
At the close of the first week, delegates to the 2013 International Mission Assembly sorted through the cultural mix of global Lasallian experiences to select the issues that will be the focus of the Institute in the years to come. Follow our delegates and other RELAN representatives as they collaborate with Lasallians Institute-wide, either on the daily blog entry or on Facebook.