John Baptist De LA Salle: The Spirituality of Christian Education

by John Baptist de La Salle, Carl J. Koch (Editor)

De La Salle's spirituality for educators, which melds prayer and action, compassion and practicality, can be read afresh in every age: it transcends time and place.

Genres: Education

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

French priest, educational reformer, and founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is a saint of the Roman Catholic church and the patron saint of teachers.

De La Salle dedicated much of his life to the education of poor children in France; in doing so, he started many lasting educational practices. He is considered the founder of the first Catholic schools.

He was canonized on May 24, 1900, by Pope Leo XIII, and he was proclaimed as the patron saint of teachers on May 15, 1950, by Pope Pius XII.

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Writings by a 17th century French Catholic educator and founder of the Christian Brothers movement. The author founded schools for poor children in France. The writings show his unique blend of educational ideas and spiritual messages. I was surprised by how practical his writings were overall, and how well much of writings addressed the problems of the contemporary world of education.

[Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as helpful as I'd hoped, but some interesting bits