You whom God has called to this
ministry, work according to this grace
He has given you to instruct by teaching
and to exhort by encouraging those
entrusted to your care, guiding them
with attention and vigilance… — De La Salle MTR193.2
W
e, Lasallians of the District of Eastern North America, Brothers, Associates and Partners, recognize still in these words of
our Founder, John Baptist de La Salle, the wondrous actions of the most Holy Trinity in calling each of us individually
and all of us together to the Mission entrusted to us. At the heart of the understanding of God for all Christians is the mystery
of the Trinity-God manifested as the dynamic and loving community of Father, Son and Spirit. Aware of this mysterious reality,
we Lasallians strive to model ourselves as a loving community of service to the young, especially the poor, entrusted to us by
parents and guardians, that provides them with a human and Christian education. In light of this sense of our call, we faithfully
respond, being gifted and sent by the Most Holy Trinity, and we embrace a vision grounded in our Lasallian, Catholic heritage
and guided with eyes of faith, that includes...
...A VISION FOR LASALLIAN...
...Mission that
...Association for Mission that
...Vocations that
...Community that
PResponds openly and with flexibility to the
current needs of youth and their families.
PHonors, respects and continually invites all
Lasallians to grow in association for mission
PIncorporates into current and new ministries
creative and innovative approaches to education,
evangelization, and services to youth, especially
the poor
PEmbraces our shared charism by realizing that
all Lasallians act as guarantors of mission
PAffirms that all who are associated for mission
are responding to God’s call, and recognizes and
celebrates all vocations, whether religious,
ordained, married, or single
PRecognizes that we are part of a global Institute
and mission in which communities of all types
are valued and embraced
PCommits to responsible stewardship of our
District ministries and resources, guided by the
necessity for our ministries, current and new, to
be sustainable and accessible, especially in light
of our preferential option for the poor
PPromotes and engages in both service and
advocacy for social justice, especially the rights
of the child and the emerging needs of families
PFurthers our integral partnership with the
global Lasallian Family, becoming a District
without borders
PSupports the identification of Brothers,
Associates and Partners to serve as leaders for
mission, providing for their spiritual and
professional formation, especially in service to
the poor
PArticulates the unique and complementary roles
of the Brothers and other Lasallians in our
shared mission in the 21st century.
PExpands existing Lasallian education and
formation opportunities and develops new
education and formation programs, especially at
the local level which are accessible to all
interested Lasallians.
PRecognizes the multi-cultural and multireligious diversity of all Lasallians and is
inclusive and respectful of all
PCalls all Lasallians to be responsible for creating
a culture of Lasallian Vocations in the District
and commits, as a priority, ourselves and our
resources to focused and imaginative programs
to foster that culture
PEngages Brothers and Partners in deliberate
efforts to identify and encourage young men to
consider a life as a Brother of the Christian
Schools, at all times trusting in God’s
Providence
PAwakens Brothers and Partners to the emerging
forms of Lasallian vocations and engages them
in identifying and inviting women and men of
all ages to enter and continue their Lasallian
vocational journey throughout their lives
We Lasallians of the District of Eastern North America, welcome the call of the Holy Trinity to touch hearts, as we strive to be a friendly
face of the Church for those entrusted to our care, realizing that ours is a mission of privileged service that is very necessary in these times.
PStrengthens the fraternal bonds among the
Brothers by honoring their different needs and
talents, by offering support and encouragement,
and by providing a vibrant prayer life.
PStrengthens the relationship among all
Lasallians and promotes the creation of
communities that best support and encourage
them in ministry
PRespects in all Lasallian communities the
diversity in age, ability, and ministry of all
members in support of mission.