De La Salle Brothers new school ministry

Two retired De La Salle Brothers (Br George Whyte and Br John McDermott) are discovering a new ministry for themselves. Together they have begun visiting De La Salle schools, primary and secondary, from Belfast to Waterford in order to help students and teachers become more aware of their great Catholic/Christian heritage.

The brothers tell the story of St John Baptist De La Salle, patron of teachers, with visuals and a display of a relic of his, with lighted candle. There is also a power point presentation about worldwide hunger and poverty, with particular reference to India and Ethiopia, where Br John spent some weeks working during the summer. They also share in prayer and distribute rosaries and prayer cards. The class ends with a blessing with the relic.