The Young Lasallians Movement is an international movement of youth and young adults ages 16-35 who are actively engaged in the worldwide Lasallian Mission.
Young Lasallians are
Teachers
Brothers
Administrators
Current and former students
and Lasallian Volunteers
and are inspired by the life and example of Saint John Baptist De La Salle to deepen their commitment to the Lasallian Mission.
The Young Lasallians program engages participants on a personal, professional, and spiritual level to expand their experience of and involvement in various expressions of Lasallian identity and ministry. In the San Francisco New Orleans District, this is done through a variety of programs and events sponsored by the Office of Education through the Young Lasallian Programs Office.
Below is a full list of gatherings and events throughout the year.
High School
Lasallian Youth Assembly (LYA) Each summer, Lasallian Youth Assembly gathers students involved in the Lasallian Youth movement for a week of prayer, reflection, service opportunities, and education sessions around themes of social justice and Catholic social teaching. Participants are challenged to return to the schools to promote a culture of faith, service, and community in their home communities.
Lasallian Student Leaders (LSL) Each summer, Lasallian Student Leaders gathers student identified by their schools for a week of leadership, mission, and faith development as they gain an understanding of the responsibility for the Lasallian Educational Mission that they share as leaders at their schools. Participants are introduced to key Lasallian leadership concepts and skills, and also network with other Lasallian student leaders from around the District.
Immersion Opportunities
VENAVER (“Come and See”) is an annual immersion experience that provides student and adult teams from District schools with an inter-cultural experience that affirms the common bond among all people as children of God and challenges perceived boundaries between self and others and between self and God. VENAVER addresses tenets of faith, community, service, social justice, and simplicity.
Local Immersions Developed to help bring immersion education to the “front door” of students, teachers, and staff, the Office of Education has developed local immersion experiences that provide students and adults with opportunities to engage with people living in poverty, marginalized by society, or fighting injustice. These experiences help participants to develop a better understanding of global solidarity and interdependence.
Vocation Ministry
Called and Chosen Lasallian Vocation Retreats Designed for male/female students from each secondary school, these annual retreats provide participants with information, reflection, and discussion concerning their own growing sense of vocation in the Church and asks them to consider for themselves their vocation or calling, including the vocation to the Brothers and other forms of religious life.
College and University
Lasallian Collegians Network The Office of Education coordinates the Lasallian Collegian Program for college students who are either attending Lasallian colleges or universities or have graduated from a Lasallian secondary school. It is a way for students to maintain their Lasallian identity and celebrate it with others through common District events and experiences of faith, community, and service. Register to be a Lasallian Collegian.
Vocation Ministry Contact and Aspirancy Program During their senior year in high school, young men recommended by their school are interviewed by the Director of Vocation Ministry for post-graduation participation in the District’s Contact and Aspirancy Programs. Participants explore the option of Brotherhood through involvement in activities at District schools and Brothers’ communities, and through spiritual direction and vocation discernment.