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2 Update: The Lasallian Teacher Immersion Program Brother Patrick Conway, FSC, Director of Vocations, Formation and LTIP Eleven young men have applied for the fourth cohort of the Lasallian Teacher Immersion Program (LTIP). These young men are currently enrolled at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN, Lewis University in Romeoville, IL, and Saint Mary’s University in Winona, MN. Although the fourth cohort of LTIP will not begin the semester immersion until August 28, four of the applicants were able to participate in a week-long orientation retreat and service project over the Christmas break at La Salle Institute (Glencoe) and North St. Louis. This experience provided the applicants an opportunity to grow in their understanding of what the semester immersion experience will look like, attend informational sessions on De La Salle and our Lasallian Mission given by Brother Larry Schatz, Auxiliary Provincial, and share time with the young men from the previous cohorts. On the third day, the applicants and LTIP “alums” moved to Saints Teresa and Bridget Parish in North St. Louis where their time was spent volunteering with The Solomon Project plastering, painting and cleaning a home for a single mother. In total, the young men worked in three different homes that are specifically rehabbed for lower-economic, first-time home owners. Here is a description of The Solomon Project from their website: In the time of King David, the Lord spoke to him saying that his son Solomon would build a house in honor of the Lord. Solomon fulfilled the Lord’s command by building a Temple and a reign of peace followed. Today, the Solomon Project seeks to build houses in honor of our Lord, recognizing that we are temples of the Holy Spirit. The Solomon Project was created by NGNS (North Grand Neighborhood Services) and seeks to build affordable housing in the North St. Louis community. The affordable housing is made possible through volunteer laborers, financial contributions and donated building materials. Volunteer groups commit their time and energy on a regular basis under the direction of a qualified general contractor. After four days of volunteering with The Solomon Project, they returned to La Salle Retreat Center to process their time together and relax before the drive back to their respective universities. A group picture with four of the new applicants (front row) during the Orientation Retreat at Glencoe during the Christmas break.
Front: Br. Tony Elfering, Postulant/Cohort 2, Middle: Sam Olsem, Cohort 4, and Back: Jon Delwiche, Cohort 3 painting one of the rooms at Solomon I. Second Group of LTIP Students Travel to Guatemala on May 16, 2010 Participants from the First and Third Cohort of LTIP will travel to Antigua, Guatemala, and begin a week of intensive Spanish language lessons (one-on-one) for six hours a day. While studying the language their first week, the students will live with host families in Antigua. This will provide them a wonderful opportunity to put into practice what they have learned with their language instructors during the school day. An additional two weeks will be spent on a guided educational tour by Brother James Krause from Kansas City, MO, who lived and served in Guatemala for many years. During the guided tour Brother James, as well as Brothers Larry Schatz and Pat Conway, will teach a theology course entitled “Hispanic Catholics: Issues and Concerns.” In addition, the students will have the opportunity to visit several Lasallian ministries in Guatemala City, Chiquimula, Huehuetenango (where Brother James Miller was martyred), and San Lucas Toliman. The purpose of the immersion experience is threefold: 1) to familiarize LTIP students with our global Lasallian network; 2) to develop an appreciation for the people and culture of a developing country; and 3) to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking students and families in the United States. Members of Cohort 1 and 2 with the Brothers after dinner at La Salle in Antigua, Guatemala, June, 2008. Sam Olsem, a member of Cohort 4, during prayer at Glencoe, MO. Each student will need a scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to cover each facet of the program which is over and above what he pays his respective university. Your tax deductible donation in this amount, or any portion of this amount, would be greatly appreciated. An envelope is enclosed in the center of this magazine for your convenience if you wish to make a donation. 3
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