LASALLIAN CORE PRINCIPLESRespect for all Persons

We honor and respect the dignity of all individuals.

Quality EducationWe engage in quality educationtogether as students, staff, and faculty by thinking criticallyand examining our world inlight of faith.

Faith in the Presence of GodWe believe in the living presence of God in ourstudents, in our community and in our world.

Concern for the Poor and Social Justice

We are in solidarity with the poor andadvocate for those suffering from injustices.

Inclusive CommunityWe celebrate diversity and welcomeall members of our community.

SAINT JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE Founder, Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools • Patron Saint of Teachers

Established the Institute of theBrothers of the Christian Schools in 1680 in response to the needsof his time, invitations to assistwith teaching the children ofthe poor and working class,and giving up his wealth tolive in solidarity with thosewith whom he served.

De La Salle wrotenumerous texts onmatters of spirituality,education, and teachertraining: includingMeditations for the Time of Retreat, The Conduct ofSchools, The Rules of ChristianDecorum and Civility, and Methodof Interior Prayer.

The contemporary expression of the Catholic Lasallian Heritageand Mission includes approximately 960,000 students, 4,000

Christian Brothers, and 89,000 Lay Partners in 80 countries.

Living the Lasallian Mission

Living the Lasallian Mission

For more information on the Lasallian Mission, visit these websites:

SMUMN.EDUSaint Mary’s University website

CBMIDWEST.ORGDe La Salle Christian Brothers Midwest District website

LASALLE.ORGDe La Salle Christian Brothers Institute website

LASALLIAN.INFOLasallian Region of North America website

BROTHERSVOCATION.ORGDe La Salle Christian Brothers Vocation website

LASALLIANVOLUNTEERS.ORGLasallian Volunteers website

OFFICE FOR MISSION700 TERRACE HEIGHTSWINONA, MN 55987-1399507-457-1597

Declared Patron Saint of Teachers,May 15, 1950

Beatified, February 19, 1888 andCanonized, May 24, 1900

Died in Rouen, France,April 7, 1719

Born in Reims, France,April 30, 1651