De La Salle InstituteDe La Salle Institute

Mission of ServiceMission of ServiceBy: Tom Dufficy, ChicagoBy: Tom Dufficy, Chicago

IntroductionIntroduction

The two big questions teachers and students The two big questions teachers and students discuss about doing service hours for school arediscuss about doing service hours for school are

“What constitutes community service?”

“Why do I have to do it?” The following slides are an attempt to aid us in The following slides are an attempt to aid us in

our understanding of what service is and how it our understanding of what service is and how it is an important component of our Catholic is an important component of our Catholic Christian and Lasallian traditions. Christian and Lasallian traditions.

IntroductionIntroduction

As part of our religious education, we are taught not only to learn about, but to live out the Gospel values in our daily lives.

As Christians, these teachings lead us to experiences that help shape our hearts.

Due to the people and circumstances around him, John Baptist de La Salle was led to form an identity and empathy with those less fortunate.

IntroductionIntroduction

Besides knowing our school is named after him, Besides knowing our school is named after him, that his portrait is in every classroom, and we that his portrait is in every classroom, and we recite a phrase he wrote, recite a phrase he wrote, ““let us remember we are living in the holy presence of God,” what what else do you know about de La Salle? else do you know about de La Salle? (pause)(pause)

So as to help you identify with his mission, it is So as to help you identify with his mission, it is important to understand the man and his vision important to understand the man and his vision that led to his life of service to the poor.that led to his life of service to the poor.

St. John Baptist de La SalleSt. John Baptist de La Salle1659-17191659-1719

Who was this man?Who was this man?

History-Early YearsHistory-Early Years He was born in 1651 in France, in the city of Rheims, near Paris.He was born in 1651 in France, in the city of Rheims, near Paris. He grew up in a wealthy part of this city, living a sheltered life of He grew up in a wealthy part of this city, living a sheltered life of

social privilege and affluence.social privilege and affluence. As a young man, he took the necessary steps to become a priest.As a young man, he took the necessary steps to become a priest. At age 11, he became a cleric, a member of the clergy, by receiving At age 11, he became a cleric, a member of the clergy, by receiving

a tonsure. This special hair cut symbolizes his desire to be a priest.a tonsure. This special hair cut symbolizes his desire to be a priest. At 15, he was named a Canon in the Church. A canon is a paid At 15, he was named a Canon in the Church. A canon is a paid

position in which a person carries out various liturgical duties for the position in which a person carries out various liturgical duties for the Church. Church.

In 1678, at the age of 27, de La Salle was ordained a priest, In 1678, at the age of 27, de La Salle was ordained a priest, During his years of study in the seminary, his parents died. At the During his years of study in the seminary, his parents died. At the

age of 20, de La Salle must take on the duty of raising his ten age of 20, de La Salle must take on the duty of raising his ten brothers and sisters.brothers and sisters.

The BeginningThe Beginning Led by his trust in God’s Providence and after Led by his trust in God’s Providence and after

many hours of prayer and meditation, de La many hours of prayer and meditation, de La Salle took a great risk in 1679.Salle took a great risk in 1679.

He ventured from his comfort zone of social He ventured from his comfort zone of social privilege and wealth to serve the needs of the privilege and wealth to serve the needs of the poor children around him. poor children around him.

These very people he chose to serve were the These very people he chose to serve were the same that as a young man, he would rarely have same that as a young man, he would rarely have any contact with. any contact with.

In de La Salle’s own words, “…one involvement In de La Salle’s own words, “…one involvement led me to another without my having foreseen it led me to another without my having foreseen it in the beginning.” in the beginning.” [Memoir on the Beginning][Memoir on the Beginning]

The First SchoolsThe First Schools Asked by Adrian Nyel and Madame Maillefer, de La Salle Asked by Adrian Nyel and Madame Maillefer, de La Salle

begins his first school for the poor boys of Rheims. It begins his first school for the poor boys of Rheims. It failed because the teachers lacked proper skills and failed because the teachers lacked proper skills and methods. He took up the challenge to improve them.methods. He took up the challenge to improve them.

In 1681, to aid in their training, he moves the teachers In 1681, to aid in their training, he moves the teachers into his home. His family is embarrassed by these into his home. His family is embarrassed by these people and their manners, so they leave.people and their manners, so they leave.

In 1683, to become more like his teachers, now called In 1683, to become more like his teachers, now called Brothers, he resigns his canonry in the Church.Brothers, he resigns his canonry in the Church.

In 1691, with two other Brothers, he takes the “Heroic In 1691, with two other Brothers, he takes the “Heroic Vow” to continue to educate the poor and establish a Vow” to continue to educate the poor and establish a society of Brothers, “…even if we are to beg for alms and society of Brothers, “…even if we are to beg for alms and live on bread alone” live on bread alone” (Salm p 71)(Salm p 71)

The Mission ExpandsThe Mission Expands

Schools flourished. de La Salle Schools flourished. de La Salle and the Brothers would be and the Brothers would be invited to begin more schools invited to begin more schools throughout France throughout France

He continued to train them and He continued to train them and work with them, writing a work with them, writing a document entitled document entitled The RuleThe Rule for he and the brothers to for he and the brothers to follow.follow.

At his death, there are 22 At his death, there are 22 schools and 99 brothers.schools and 99 brothers.

John Baptist de La Salle died John Baptist de La Salle died on Good Friday, 1719on Good Friday, 1719

He was canonized a saint in He was canonized a saint in Rome in 1900 Rome in 1900

He became the patron saint of He became the patron saint of educators May 15, 1950.educators May 15, 1950.

The First SchoolsThe First Schools Asked by Adrian Nyel and Madame Maillefer, de La Salle Asked by Adrian Nyel and Madame Maillefer, de La Salle

begins his first school for the poor boys of Rheims. It begins his first school for the poor boys of Rheims. It failed because the teachers lacked proper skills and failed because the teachers lacked proper skills and methods. He took up the challenge to improve them.methods. He took up the challenge to improve them.

In 1681, to aid in their training, he moves the teachers In 1681, to aid in their training, he moves the teachers into his home. His family is embarrassed by these into his home. His family is embarrassed by these people and their manners, so they leave.people and their manners, so they leave.

In 1683, to become more like his teachers, now called In 1683, to become more like his teachers, now called Brothers, he resigns his canonry in the Church.Brothers, he resigns his canonry in the Church.

In 1691, with two other Brothers, he takes the “Heroic In 1691, with two other Brothers, he takes the “Heroic Vow” to continue to educate the poor and establish a Vow” to continue to educate the poor and establish a society of Brothers, “…even if we are to beg for alms and society of Brothers, “…even if we are to beg for alms and live on bread alone” live on bread alone” (Salm p 71)(Salm p 71)

The Institute of the Brothers of the The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian SchoolsChristian Schools

Fueled by the success of the schools, and the methods of the Fueled by the success of the schools, and the methods of the Brothers, the commitment to educating the poor continues. Today, Brothers, the commitment to educating the poor continues. Today, the 5600 the 5600 Brothers of the Christian SchoolsBrothers of the Christian Schools can be found in 85 can be found in 85 countries serving over 900,000 students.countries serving over 900,000 students.

The The Lasallian Lasallian WorldWorld

The Lasallian United StatesThe Lasallian United States

De La Salle Institute De La Salle Institute is one of over 54 is one of over 54 secondary schools in secondary schools in the US/Toronto the US/Toronto Region. Region.

There are over There are over 61,881 students in 61,881 students in Lasallian schools in Lasallian schools in this region.this region.

Closer to HomeCloser to Home

Illinois is a part of the Illinois is a part of the Midwest District.Midwest District.

We are one of 30 We are one of 30 ministries in this ministries in this district.district.

Illinois is home to five Illinois is home to five Lasallian high Lasallian high schools, two San schools, two San Miguel Schools, one Miguel Schools, one university, and one university, and one retreat center. retreat center.

Other High schools: Driscoll, St. Patrick’s, Other High schools: Driscoll, St. Patrick’s,

Montini, St. Joseph’s Montini, St. Joseph’s College: Lewis UniversityCollege: Lewis UniversityRetreat Center: Lasalle Manor Retreat Center: Lasalle Manor

What does it mean to be Lasallian?What does it mean to be Lasallian?

Community

Faith

Service

As members of a As members of a Lasallian community, we Lasallian community, we are called to serve the are called to serve the needs of the poor. needs of the poor.

de La Salle states, ”..you de La Salle states, ”..you are the ambassadors and are the ambassadors and ministers of Christ.”ministers of Christ.”

We try to live the We try to live the Lasaliian charism Lasaliian charism “together and by “together and by association.”association.”

Why we serve?Why we serve?

Giving back to others helps us appreciate our own blessings.

As Lasallians,“…We understand that it is in small acts that we can make a difference.”

“We consider each individual valuable.” “We promote working ardently for the

young, especially the poor.” (Young Lasallian Creed)

Who are the Poor?Who are the Poor? Most people typically define poor in economic Most people typically define poor in economic

terms. They do not have the means by which to terms. They do not have the means by which to provide clothes, food, etc.., but there are many provide clothes, food, etc.., but there are many people who are poor in others ways.people who are poor in others ways.

People may be spiritually and morally poor, People may be spiritually and morally poor, lacking the direction and faith for their future.lacking the direction and faith for their future.

People may be poor emotionally. They are People may be poor emotionally. They are lonely and so seek out companionship.lonely and so seek out companionship.

And yes, people perform poorly in school and And yes, people perform poorly in school and need a hand feeling more confident in their need a hand feeling more confident in their abilities.abilities.

Rationale for Doing ServiceRationale for Doing Service

Christ has called each of us to serve our Christ has called each of us to serve our brothers and sisters. brothers and sisters.

We are expected as believers and followers of We are expected as believers and followers of Christ to love and respect ourselves and our Christ to love and respect ourselves and our neighbor. neighbor.

Our neighbor is a person regardless of creed, Our neighbor is a person regardless of creed, age, sex, economic status, or race. age, sex, economic status, or race.

de La Salle wrote, “… may faith lead you to do de La Salle wrote, “… may faith lead you to do this affection and zeal because these children this affection and zeal because these children are members of Jesus Christ.” are members of Jesus Christ.” meditation on the feast of Epiphanymeditation on the feast of Epiphany

Christ is our ModelChrist is our Model

……But it shall not be so among you. Rather But it shall not be so among you. Rather whoever wishes to be great among you shall be whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant, whoever wishes to be first among your servant, whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. The Son of man did not you shall be your slave. The Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve…come to be served, but to serve…MT 20:26-28MT 20:26-28

After Jesus washed the Apostles feet, he said, “ After Jesus washed the Apostles feet, he said, “ If I therefore, the master and teacher, have If I therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also doshould also do. . JN 13:14-15JN 13:14-15

……Amen I say to you, whatever you did for the Amen I say to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me.least of my brothers, you did for me. MT 25:40 MT 25:40

What are Service Sites?What are Service Sites?

There are There are different kinds of different kinds of spiritual gifts, spiritual gifts, but the same but the same Spirit, there are Spirit, there are different forms different forms of service, but of service, but the same Lord… the same Lord… 1 COR 12:51 COR 12:5

Examples of Service sites

ChurchesHospitals

Nursing homesSoup kitchens Food pantries

Schools After school programsTutoring

Mentoring or Coaching

at local park districts, and Community

centers

How to find a site?How to find a site?

DLS can help you find a service site. DLS can help you find a service site. There is a list of preferred sites available There is a list of preferred sites available

through Campus Ministry.through Campus Ministry. You may join Lasallian Youth. The group You may join Lasallian Youth. The group

meets every other Thursday morning. meets every other Thursday morning.

You may contact any of the places in your You may contact any of the places in your parish/community that need volunteers.parish/community that need volunteers.

Breakdown of FormBreakdown of Form Requirements:Requirements:

* The student must complete ____service * The student must complete ____service hours between_______ and ___________hours between_______ and ___________

* Service sites are Hospitals, Churches, * Service sites are Hospitals, Churches, Schools and other organizations that serve Schools and other organizations that serve people.people.

* This contract is to be signed by the * This contract is to be signed by the student and the organization’s contact student and the organization’s contact person.person.

* The student will complete a reflection form * The student will complete a reflection form after completion of all service hours.after completion of all service hours.

Contact PersonContact Person: Please fill out this form : Please fill out this form when the student comes for his first day, when the student comes for his first day, and return it to them with the evaluation and return it to them with the evaluation completed, when they leave your site for the completed, when they leave your site for the last time. Feel free to keep track of his days last time. Feel free to keep track of his days and hours on the back of this form or use and hours on the back of this form or use your own format. Thank you for your your own format. Thank you for your assistance in this program.assistance in this program.

STUDENT Name___________________STUDENT Name___________________

Class Period____Class Period____ CLASSROOM TEACHER:_____________CLASSROOM TEACHER:_____________

SUPERVISOR/CONTACT SUPERVISOR/CONTACT PERSONPERSON:___________________________ :___________________________

SITE NAME___________________SITE NAME_______________________________ PHONEPHONE:________________:________________

ADDRESSADDRESS:_________________________:_________________________ START DATE ____ TOTAL HOURS START DATE ____ TOTAL HOURS COMPLETED__COMPLETED__

END DATEEND DATE _____ _____

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE DUTIESDUTIES:_____________________ :_____________________

____________________________ ____________________________ ________________________________________________________

Supervisor EvaluationSupervisor Evaluation Did the student perform duties Did the student perform duties

satisfactorily? Yes No satisfactorily? Yes No

Was the student punctual? Was the student punctual? Yes No Yes No

Was their behavior and dress Was their behavior and dress APPROPRIATE? Yes NoAPPROPRIATE? Yes No

Would you ask them to return to your Would you ask them to return to your facility at a later date? Yes No facility at a later date? Yes No

Would other DLS students be able to Would other DLS students be able to serve at this facility? Yes Noserve at this facility? Yes No

Comments:Comments:

Signature of SupervisorSignature of Supervisor:_____________:_____________Signature of StudentSignature of Student:________________:________________

If at any time the student presents himself in If at any time the student presents himself in a disrespectful way, please feel free to send a disrespectful way, please feel free to send him home for that day or terminate him. him home for that day or terminate him. Also feel free to call the school to speak Also feel free to call the school to speak with the student’s teacher with any with the student’s teacher with any questions or concerns. questions or concerns.

Thank you.Thank you.

Date of serviceDate of service Time in Time in and and time outtime out

Duties/Duties/

ActivitiesActivities

for the dayfor the day

Service ReflectionService Reflection After you complete your required hours, you After you complete your required hours, you

then fill out a reflection based on the following then fill out a reflection based on the following questions.questions.

1. Briefly describe your experience1. Briefly describe your experience 2. What insights did you gain about others from your experience?2. What insights did you gain about others from your experience? 3. What insight did you gain about yourself? 3. What insight did you gain about yourself? 4. What gifts and talents did you use while doing this service?4. What gifts and talents did you use while doing this service? 5. What was one thing you found 5. What was one thing you found difficultdifficult about this experience? about this experience? 6. What was one thing you found 6. What was one thing you found rewardingrewarding about this experience? about this experience? 7. Would you recommend other students participate in this service 7. Would you recommend other students participate in this service

experience? experience?

Challenge to Serve OthersChallenge to Serve Others

We challenge you to reach We challenge you to reach out to the needs of others in out to the needs of others in your parish or community.your parish or community.

We challenge you to move We challenge you to move out of your comfort zone as out of your comfort zone as de La Salle once did and de La Salle once did and allow God to move through allow God to move through you.you.

We challenge you to We challenge you to remember that you are remember that you are always in God’s presence.always in God’s presence.

Are you in the picture?Are you in the picture?

St. John Baptist de St. John Baptist de La Salle… La Salle…

… …Pray for usPray for us

Our Lady of Our Lady of Lourdes…Lourdes…

… …Pray for us Pray for us

LiveLive Jesus in our Jesus in our hearts… hearts… ……ForeverForever

SourcesSources

The Work is Yours: Luke SalmThe Work is Yours: Luke Salm Memoir on the Beginning; St. John Baptist de La Memoir on the Beginning; St. John Baptist de La

SalleSalle Touching the Hearts of Students; George Van Touching the Hearts of Students; George Van

GriekenGrieken www.lasalle2.orgwww.lasalle2.org Lasallian CreedLasallian Creed