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St. Jean Baptiste de La Salle
A French priest, educational reformer, and founder of an international educational movement Fratres Scholarum Christianarum (FSC).
He dedicated more than forty years of his life to the education of the children of the poor. In the process, he standardized educational practices throughout France, wrote inspirational meditations on the ministry of teaching (along with catechisms, politeness texts, and other resources for teachers and students), and became the catalyst and resource for many other religious congregations dedicated to education that were founded in the 18th and 19th centuries.
“ To touch the hearts of your pupils is the greatest miracle you can perform" ”
-St John Baptist De La Salle.
He is the Patron Saint of Teachers
St. Jean Baptiste de La Salle
A French priest, educational reformer, and founder of an international educational movement Fratres Scholarum Christianarum (FSC).
He dedicated more than forty years of his life to the education of the children of the poor. In the process, he standardized educational practices throughout France, wrote inspirational meditations on the ministry of teaching (along with catechisms, politeness texts, and other resources for teachers and students), and became the catalyst and resource for many other religious congregations dedicated to education that were founded in the 18th and 19th centuries.
“ To touch the hearts of your pupils is the greatest miracle you can perform" ”
-St John Baptist De La Salle.
He is the Patron Saint of Teachers