LASALLIAN
VISIONS
BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ★ DISTRICT OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA
MAY 2018 • NO. 23
HEEDING THE CALL OF THE FOUNDER
Scholarship Provides Particular Care for the Poor The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools was founded nearly 340 years ago because Saint John Baptist de La Salle believed that providing a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor, is central to creating God’s kingdom here on earth. Still today, this remains a central principle of The Rule that guides every Brother in the Institute. The Saint John Baptist de La Salle Fund (The Fund) was established more than fifteen years ago to help address the needs of students facing severe financial hardship, but with great
desire to attend a Lasallian school. With much foresight, the Brothers decided that this fund would provide a lasting legacy to ensure that schools throughout the District of Eastern North America that serve students with the greatest financial hardship, would always have the ability to be there for those most in need. Through the dedicated effort of the Brothers, The Fund has grown significantly over the years. It currently provides more than $780,000 annually in scholarship aid to students at sixteen schools throughout the District. Brother Dennis Lee, FSC, Visitor/Provincial
Proud graduates in procession during Baccalaureate Mass at Saint Raphael’s in Pawtucket RI.
In New York City, students at La Salle Academy learn to use a 3-D printer.
of the District of Eastern North America, states “As Lasallians, each of us is called to be of service to the poor. For that reason, we have made this one of the four priorities that this District is putting forth in our new three-year strategic plan. By allowing many more young people access to our ministries, The De La Salle Fund is helping to provide a vital first step in this process.” While initially funded solely by the Brothers, support for The Fund has been opened to members of our Lasallian family who want to give others the chance to receive a Lasallian education. Our Lasallian schools find themselves continually challenged to balance tuition costs, while staying true to the Lasallian charism of providing an education to the young, especially the poor. While our ministries do all they can to keep a quality Lasallian Catholic education in reach for the families they serve, it has become increasingly necessary to raise funds for tuition assistance. The Saint John Baptist de La Salle Fund steps in when the fruits Students at San Miguel of those efforts are School of Washington exhausted. DC work together on a science experiment.
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