ST.

JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE

Born at Reims, France April 30, 1651

Ordained priest April 9, 1678
Died April 7, 1719
Beatified February 19, 1888
Canonized May 24, 1900
Proclaimed Patron of Christian Teachers May 15, 1950

Family Background: De La Salle’s mother Nicolle Moët de Brouillet.

Certainly, it was privileged upbringing growing up in a wealthy, distinguished family. He was the
oldest of 11 children of whom seven survived to adulthood. His devout parents named him after
John the Baptist, the herald of Jesus, a name that providentially gave a fitting indication of the
role that he would play in bringing the Gospel to so many who had little opportunity of hearing
or appreciating its power and appeal.

Dream:
Encounter:
Crisis:
Heroic Vow:
Personal Motto: