April 7 St. John Baptist de La Salle
Patron Saint of Educators
Born into a wealthy family on April 30, 1651 at Rheims, France, St. John began his studies for priesthood in Paris France. He left when to care for his siblings upon the death of his parents. When they had grown, he returned to his studies and was ordained in 1678. Founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (Christian Brothers) in 1681. He instituted the process of dividing students into grades; established the first teacher‘s school, started high schools and trade schools, and was proclaimed the patron of all teachers of all youth by Pope Pius XII in 1950.
Today, say a prayer for that special teacher (or teachers) in your life.
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