2019 Tercentenary of the Entry into Eternal Life

of St John Baptist de La Salle& Year of Lasallian Vocations

Goals for the Year (2019)

Celebrate and give thanks for our common heritageand our vitality through our association for thetransformative human and Christian education of theyoung especially the poor.

Renew our commitment to respond to the reality andneeds of today through promoting our mission, charism,and Founding story.

Share our hope for the future within the unity anddiversity of Lasallian vocations by witnessing themovement of the Spirit in our lives and ministry.

Celebratory Events and Dates

Begins: 1st Sunday ADVENT 2018Concludes: FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING 2019

Key celebrations and locations:7th April ROUEN30th April REIMS15th May ROME

What’s coming from Rome?Communication from the Superior GeneralIn addition to the video already shared, additional communications are proposed to further promote and share this year with the Lasallian Family.

Young Lasallians & World Youth DayA one-day gathering of Young Lasallians in Panama prior to the beginning of World Youth Day.

Popular BiographyA popular biography available via e-book and in print will tell the founding story through the lens of a early Brother who will narrate

Online PresenceA webpage on the Institute website devoted to news and resources, in addition to the communication/social media plans already at work from the Secretariat.

Opening & Closing LiturgiesWill prepare and digitally distribute multiple liturgy/prayer experiences to mark the beginning and end of the year.

VideosA series of (3+) videos including one on the life of the founder, on vocations, and a music video around theme song in development.

International Education CongressThis Congress will invite participation from all levels of educators and invite critical reflection around the new Declaration of Lasallian Pedagogy to include best practices and the future of education and our Lasallian educational mission. March 14-16, Mexico City

New IconographyThe development of new Lasallian iconography

Papal InvitationRequest papal acknowledgement of the Tercentenary and potential presence and/or written address

What’s coming from the District?Subject to budget approval

RESOURCES for each community, school, workplaceAudio Visual production development

App development “De La Daily”

Banners (pullout), stand and case

Plaques - Custom made laser engraved (bronze)

Bookmarks

Prayer resources – for students and staff

Classroom materials – development of teaching sequences / micro units

How do we offer enriching and inclusive experiences for our Brothers, students, Old Collegians, families, colleagues, ?

How do we collectively and collegially harness our efforts to celebrate the year’s significance through the identified priorities of:

MissionFormationSpiritualityVocations

Next steps …

What opportunities exist to celebrate the Priority Areas of 2019

Mission

Formation

Spirituality

Vocations

By engaging with ..

The individual

Our community

The broader Lasallian community

The broader educational and Church community