De La Salle University Dasmariñas is a Filipino Catholic University established and managed by the De La Salle Brothers and their lay partners in the historic province of Cavite in response to the needs of the Church and the Nation for human and Christian education, particularly the youth at risk. Guided by the Lasallian values of Faith, Zeal and Communion, the University participates meaningfully in the process of social transformation by forming God centered, people oriented, and patriotic persons who serve as responsible and professionally competent stewards of God's creation
The university was established on July 18, 1977, as a private, nonsectarian tertiary school named General Emilio Aguinaldo College Cavite and managed by the Yaman Lahi Foundation. In 1987, ownership and management were transferred to Frère (St ) Bénilde Romançon Educational Foundation Inc., a sister corporation of De La Salle University Manila. It became a Catholic institution under the name De La Salle University Emilio Aguinaldo College. In 1992, the name DLSU EAC was changed to De La Salle University Aguinaldo. institution's name was changed again. ly known as De La Salle University to avoid confusion with the Emilio ollege Cavite campus.
a term to describe a person who is personally fulfilling the mission set forth by Saint John Baptist de La Salle.
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Being Lasallian is faithfully based on three (3) core values: Spirit of Faith; Zeal for Service; Communion in Mission and five (5) core principles: Concern for the Poor and Social Justice; Faith in the Presence of God; Quality Education; Respect for all Persons; Inclusive Community (Rocas, 2009). Furthermore, as cited in La Salle Provincialate, (2009), in its broadest sense, being Lasallian focuses on attitudes and views of education a rather than formal structures. According to the article written by Collins, (2001), a Lasallian is someone who is personally committed to living the gospel values here and now. A Lasallian is one who can transform the general Christian call to discipleship into a personal vocation, living out in a specific way the call to make Christ present in the world of today (Rocas, 2009) In particular, the Lasallian insight into Christian living comes through the inspiration of one man and the spirituality he developed. These statements clearly show the Lasallian distinct identity. Given all of these, being a Lasallian entails a lot of expectations and commitment This involves faith, service, community, education, scholarship, transformation, compassion, excellence, commitment, and a lot more
Born at Reims into a devout and influential family, John Baptist de La Salle received the tonsure at age eleven and was named Canon of the Reims Cathedral at sixteen. Though he had to assume the administration of family affairs after his parents died, he completed his theological studies and was ordained priest on 9 April, 1678. Two years later he received the doctorate in theology. Meanwhile he became tentatively involved with a group of rough and barely literate young men who wanted to establish schools for poor boys. Almost by accident, the young De La Salle gradually assumed the leadership of the small group of lay teachers. Moved by the plight of the poor who seemed so “far from salvation” either in this world or the next, he determined to put his own talents and advanced education at the service of the children “often left to themselves and badly brought up ” To be more effective, he abandoned his family home, moved in with the teachers, renounced his position as Canon and his wealth, and so formed the community that became known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools
His enterprise met opposition from the ecclesiastical authorities who resisted the creation of a new form of religious life, a community of consecrated laymen to conduct gratuitous school “together and by association ” The education establishment resented his innovative methods and his insistence on gratuity for all, regardless of whether they could afford to pay Nonetheless De La Salle and his Brothers succeeded in creating a network of quality schools throughout France that featured instruction in the vernacular, students grouped according to ability and achievement, integration of religious instruction with secular subjects, well prepared teachers with a sense of vocation and mission, and the involvement of parents In addition, De La Salle pioneered in programs for training lay teachers, Sunday courses for working young men, and one of the first institutions in France for the care of delinquents Worn out by austerities and exhausting labors, he died at Saint Yon near Rouen early on Good Friday, only weeks before his sixty eighth birthday
Leader: Let us remember that we are in the Holy Presence of God.
All: In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
All: I will continue, O' my God, to do all my actions for the love of You.
Leader: St. John Baptist De La Salle
All: Pray for us
Leader: Live Jesus in our Hearts
All: Forever!
All: In the name of the Father, the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
By living a Lasallian spirit, we must put in our hearts to our basic Lasallian prayers and our core values. The core is composed of the Cross which represents God as the center and source of all its undertakings and mission; and the Lasallian community living-out the following core values:
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
A Lasallian does not say, “Let us place ourselves in God’s presence.” A Lasallian knows where God is; God is present right here. Remembering God’s presence is how we tune in to God.
A Lasallian lives in the awareness of God’s presence in daily life. Our basic question: “What does God want from me at this moment?”
I will continue, O my God, to do all my actions for the love of You.
A Lasallian is chosen by God to work through him to make God’s compassion known and felt by others.
We are committed to realize God’s will of liberation and salvation for all especially the poor.
Live Jesus in our hearts. Forever.
A Lasallian knows in his heart that God is a God of love because he truly feels that love in his own life. When we allow ourselves to be in communion with God and others, we allow others to see Jesus in us. Likewise, we can be Jesus for one another if we allow Him to live our hearts.
The five pointed star found in all school logos of every La Salle school is the Signum Fidei (Sign of Faith) star. It is the sign of faith and the symbol officially used by the Institute of Brothers of the Christian Schools (Fraternum Scholarum Christianarum abbreviated as FSC also known as De La Salle Brothers in 80 plus countries). It has as its origin the Star of Bethlehem which led the Magi (wise men of the East) to the birth of Christ. The star is a sign of faith that has led countless Brothers and members of the Lasallian Family in doing the Lasallian Mission in many parts of the world.
