Jean-Baptiste de la Salle is a French priest who founded the Brothers of the Christian Schools (Frères des Écoles chrétiennes), often called the Christian Brothers and confused with the real ones from Ireland.
Saint John Baptist de la Salle's dream was to provide education to poor children, especially those who could not afford it. He founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the De La Salle Brothers, to fulfill this vision and improve the quality of education for underprivileged youth.
Saint John Baptist De La Salle died in the year 1719.
Saint John Baptist De La Salle is the patron saint of teachers and educators. He dedicated his life to improving the education system and providing quality education to all, especially the poor and underprivileged.
John was the oldest of several siblings. When he was 21 years old his parents died and he had to interrupt his studies for the priesthood to care for his family until they were all grown and educated.
Saint John Baptist de la Salle is the patron saint of teachers. He dedicated his life to educating children, especially those from poor backgrounds. Saint John Baptist de la Salle is honored for his work in improving and reforming education systems.
St. John Baptist de La Salle had eleven siblings.
John the Baptist is not the patron saint of teachers.
Saint John Baptist De La Salle died in the year 1719.
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Jean-Baptiste de La Salle
founder of the la salle schools,patron saint of all teachers
Learn about all the good works of St. John de la Salle by clicking on the link to his biography below.
Saint John Baptist De La Salle is the patron saint of teachers and educators. He dedicated his life to improving the education system and providing quality education to all, especially the poor and underprivileged.
John was the oldest of several siblings. When he was 21 years old his parents died and he had to interrupt his studies for the priesthood to care for his family until they were all grown and educated.
Saint John Baptist de la Salle is the patron saint of teachers. He dedicated his life to educating children, especially those from poor backgrounds. Saint John Baptist de la Salle is honored for his work in improving and reforming education systems.
April 7 is the feast day of John Baptist la Salle.
St. John Baptist de La Salle had eleven siblings.
John la Salle is the patron saint of:educatorsschool principalsteachers