Lasallian Youth
Lasallian Youth derives its name from St. John Baptist de La Salle, the founder of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. One of the principles De La Salle insisted on in the schools he founded was that students be aware of and concerned with one another's welfare. The brightest students helped the slower ones; students went into the homes of sick students to help them; those who had more to eat shared with those who had nothing.
During the 1960s, a lively movement characterized by an interest in St. John Baptist de La Salle and his principles developed among the students of the Brothers and the young people in Spain. The movement spread to many other areas: Italy, Belgium, France, Latin America, Malta, the Near East, the Phillipines and Quebec, to mention only a few.
Lasallian Youth continues to grow and evolve, redefining itself within the various world cultures. Lasallian Youth all over the world gather as a community to reflect on their experiences of service, faith, and justice in light of the Gospel and the story of St. John Baptist de La Salle.The 43rd General Chapter echoed the themes of Lasallian Youth when it called of all Lasallian groups to adopt the guiding principles of faith sharing, service of the poor through education and community building.
For information about the annual Lasallian Youth Assembly, click here and go to the "Workshops and Conferences" page.