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The Lasallian Educator
The Lasallian Educator
“God has chosen you to take His place, so to speak, in guiding and leading children.
You are the angels whom God has placed over them.”
— Meditations for the Time of Retreat, Meditation 195
1. Spiritual Foundation
Lasallian educators are deeply anchored in faith, fraternity, and zeal. They recognize the presence of God in their educational endeavors and are committed to living out Gospel values, fostering a community that reflects these principles.
2. Community Builders
They prioritize creating inclusive and collaborative educational communities. By promoting mutual respect and solidarity, Lasallian teachers cultivate environments where every student feels valued and supported.
3. Commitment to the Marginalized
A hallmark of the Lasallian mission is the preferential option for the poor. Educators are called to serve those most in need, ensuring that education is accessible and transformative for all, especially the marginalized.
4. Holistic Educators
Lasallian teachers focus on the integral development of students, addressing not only academic growth but also spiritual, emotional, and social dimensions. They aim to nurture well-rounded individuals prepared to contribute positively to society.
5. Embodiment of Virtues
Inspired by the Twelve Virtues of a Good Teacher articulated by St. La Salle, Lasallian educators strive to exemplify qualities such as gravity, silence, humility, prudence, wisdom, patience, reserve, gentleness, zeal, vigilance, piety, and generosity.
6. Reflective Practitioners
They engage in continuous self-assessment and professional development, seeking to enhance their effectiveness and remain faithful to the Lasallian mission in a changing world.
In essence, a Lasallian teacher is not merely an instructor but a mentor and guide, dedicated to touching hearts, transforming lives, and building a more just and compassionate world through education.
Teaching in a Lasallian school is more than a job — it’s a calling rooted in faith, service, and community. Here, I’m not just helping students learn; I’m walking with them in their life journey, nurturing hearts and minds. Being part of the Lasallian mission reminds me daily that education is a work of hope. It deepens my vocation as a teacher, reminding me that each child is entrusted to us by God, and that we are called to touch lives, especially those most in need. It’s in this shared mission that my role as an educator becomes profoundly meaningful.
-Josephine Tang, Teacher, St. Anthony's Primary School
In a Lasallian school, being a Catholic teacher means growing in faith through every encounter with students, staff and the community. As we nurture hearts and minds, we are reminded that our mission is not just to educate, but to form individuals who enter to learn and leave to serve.
-Aldrin Thomas, Head of Department, St.
Joseph's Institution Junior
Being a Catholic educator in a Lasallian school keeps me rooted in the faith. To follow the footstep of Saint John Baptist De Lasalle and the Patron Saint of teachers reminds me of our vocation daily and to stay focus on Christ in all that we do.
-Koh Ting Ting, Teacher, De La Salle School
Being a Catholic teacher in a Lasallian school means more than teaching lessons — it's about living out God's love every day. It's choosing to see each student with compassion, especially the last, the lost, and the least. It's walking beside them in their struggles, celebrating their small victories, and never giving up on their potential. It’s a calling, not a job — a quiet, constant act of faith, hope, and love.❤️
-Noelle Tan, Senior Teacher, St Anthony's Primary
To be a Catholic Lasallian educator is to embrace a vocation of teaching minds and transforming lives through faith, service, and community. The classroom becomes a sacred space of care and excellence for students who are children of God, worthy of dignity and compassion. We carry on the mission of Saint John Baptist de La Salle to perform the greatest miracle - touching hearts, and guiding students not only to knowledge but to truth, compassion, and purpose.
-Danielle Hon, Subject Head, St Stephen's School
Being a teacher in a Catholic school is a gift, a privilege, a joy! It gives me the opportunity to put my faith into action. I am able to live out my faith every day.
I remember the joy I felt, when I first joined De La Salle School, at being able to pray openly every day. I couldn’t help smiling when I heard the prayers said openly at my work place. It is such a privilege to practise my faith openly - merging my spiritual and work life as one.
Being a Catholic teacher also pushes me to grow spiritually as I learn to teach catechism and lead in prayer. From someone shy in sharing my faith, I’ve since grown to embrace my faith and become comfortable in sharing it.
God indeed never gives us more than we can carry and He has shown His generosity in bestowing me with the gifts necessary to carry out His mission over these years.
My time in a De La Salle School also brings me to a close encounter with many many holy people - parent catechists, teachers, staff - who inspire me with their dedication, generosity and faith. The young and spiritually open students also bring to life what Jesus meant when he said unless we become like little children, we will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Best of all, being in a Lasallian school, we have Lasallian saints, especially St John Baptist de la Salle, praying for us and leading us to be servant leaders serving the last, the lost and the least. Praise be to God for His graces!🙏🏻
-Agnes, De La Salle School Teacher
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