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| Patron Saint of Teachers |
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| Born | April 30, 1651, Reims, France, |
| Died | April 7, 1719, Saint-Yon, Rouen, France |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | February 19, 1888 |
| Canonized | May 24, 1900 by Pope Leo XIII |
| Major shrine | Sanctuary of John Baptist de La Salle, Casa Generalizia, Rome, Italy. |
| Feast | Church: April 7, Lasallian Institutions: May 15 |
| Attributes | stretched right arm with finger pointing up, instructing two children standing near him, books |
| Patronage | Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Lasallian educational institutions, educators, school principals, teachers |
Common Good - zealous regard for the welfare of others; places welfare of others above personal welfare.
Honesty- seeks and uphold the truth and is always sincere and of pure intentions.
Integrity - not only honest but is perceived to be so; is just fair; uncompromising
commands and earn respect.
Meritrocacy - earns one's spurs through hardwork and diligence.
Excellence - outstanding in his/her field of endeavor
Service - committed to work for others, with love humility and risk.
