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BR OTHE R S OF THE C H RIS T IA N S CH OOLS
DISTRICT OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA
Winter 2019 • VOL. 2
Lay Lasallian Partnership is Vital to Mission
Strengthening our BASE
by Ms. Kerry Conroy, Associate Director, Office for Mission & Ministry When presented with the Vision 2020+ strategic plan early in my arrival to my new position with the District of Eastern North America (DENA), I found it quite appropriate that I was blessed to be the monitor of the “A” in BASE, Association/ Formation. Had it not been for my own personal formation and association opportunities, I doubt I would be where I am today. Association is a key component of our Lasallian charism. The gathering together, the unification of Lasallians for the purpose of mission, is what defines us as educators. I began my Lasallian journey nearly 20 years ago upon the invitation
of Brother Walter Schreiner, FSC, to attend a meeting about the Lasallian Volunteer (LV) program. My experience with the LVs began my formation in the Lasallian charism. During my following 18 years at La Salle Academy NYC, I– like so many others–have been blessed to attend formation programs that have even further enhanced my Lasallian path; programs and conferences on Lasallian studies, leadership, Lasallian pedagogy, etc. Those amazing experiences laid the groundwork for me to accept the latest invitation to join the DENA Office for Mission and Ministry. Today more than ever, lay Lasallians have the privilege and
B - Brothers’ Vocation A - Association/Formation S - Service of the Poor E - Evangelization responsibility of serving as true partners with the Brothers in leading our Lasallian world into the future. We can no longer simply rely on the Brothers to perpetuate and carry on the Mission. We must carry (continued on page 3)