I. Charism - La Salle.org

I. CHARISM - ITS SEMANTIC FIELD 9
• The Lasallian charism, as the building axis of Lasallian identity,
imparts an orientation to the whole formation process for that
identity, which involves: a style (or way of being), a special sensitivity
to certain needs, preferences in selecting those who will be
sent on mission, some criteria and options for the approach to
responses, a way of evaluating the mission.
• The Lasallian charism gives rise to Lasallian spirituality, which
expresses the sense and human depth of the educational task, and
highlights that task as the privileged place of the educator with
God.
• A shared charism is made visible by means of a historical heritage
which brings a culture along with it.
The Lasallian culture refers to the historical journey of John Baptist
de La Salle and his Institute, to pedagogical achievements in which
the mission has materialized, and to expressions of faith in which
Lasallian spirituality is planned.
Antonio BOTANA, fsc.