Its Bonum Certamen Certa "Fight the Good Fight"
The 17th and 18th century in France (born in Reims, died in Saint-Yon, Rouen)
The St Louis Cardinals have a pitcher named John Gant. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gant
LaSallian Virtues The following are the Twelve Virtues of a Good Teacher, as outlined by St. John Baptist de La Salle, and their definitions: Gravity (seriousness) - A person who demonstrates gravity says nothing which is bitter, stinging, supercilious, crude or offensive to anyone. This person is convinced that gravity, modesty and reserve do not exclude kindness or tender affection. The goal of this person is far from seeking students to fear him or her, but his/her main aim is to win his/her students confidence. Silence - This person avoids talking when he/she must not speak and speaks when he/she should not be silent. Humility - This characteristic is directly opposed to pride, which gives us an unjustly exalted notion of our own excellence. This person is talented but does not draw attention to him/herself or draw attention to his/her accomplishments but acts in a way that will bring honor to God and others. Prudence - This person understands what he/she needs to do and what he/she needs to avoid. This person is deliberately carefully, judges rightly, and orders all things properly. Wisdom - This person guides students to distinguish what is truly good from what is such only in appearance and leads them to choose rightly and to persevere in every enlightened choice. Patience - This person does not have outbursts in trying occasions and accepts without complain all the ills that befall her/him. Reserve - This person thinks, speaks, and acts with moderation, discretion and modesty, controlling her/himself in circumstances where he/she might grow angry or upset. Gentleness - This person displays goodness, sensitivity, and tenderness. This person shows the perfection of charity not only through patience, but is over and above meek and good-nature. Zeal - This person instructs her/his students by her/his good example. Vigilance - This person is diligent and painstaking in fulfilling his/her duties. Piety - This person fulfills worthily her/his duties towards God and guides students in understanding moral virtues. Generosity - This person sacrifices voluntarily his/her personal interests to those of his/her colleagues or neighbor
Saint John Bosco lived from 1815 to 1888. He was an Italian Catholic priest, educator, and founder of the Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious institute dedicated to the education of young people. Bosco was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 1934.
Yes, Monica died in the year 387 and Augustine in 430.
St. John Baptist de La Salle had eleven siblings.
The motto of St. John's College De La Salle is 'Signum Fidei'.
April 7 is the feast day of John Baptist la Salle.
St John Baptist De Salle died on Good Friday April 17, 1719.
John Baptist de la Salle was the eldest child of Louis de la Salle and Nicolle de Moet de Brouillet.
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founder of the la salle schools,patron saint of all teachers
University of St. La Salle's motto is 'Excellence with a Soul, Competence with Compassion'.
"All mind are not attracted in the same way"
Learn about all the good works of St. John de la Salle by clicking on the link to his biography below.
"I will often consider myself as an instrument which is of no use except in the hands of the workman. Hence I must await the orders of Providence before acting and be careful to accomplish them when unknown."