Freshmen Recollection
The main topics were:
- Lasallian Interior Prayer
- Lasallian Core Values
- The Story of Our Heroes
CELAM has prepared this “home recollection” as a substitute to the
missed scheduled recollection. It is our hope that the student/s doing this
requirement will enter into the spirit of prayer and reflection. Let this
remind the student of one’s relationship with God and His invitation to draw
close to Him.
General Instructions:
1. Submit the following reflections.
2. Handwritten in a prayer journal.
3. Please buy 50 leaves notebook. (preferably the green university notebook or compo/writing notebook 148mm X 200mm or 135mm X 210mm)
Name:
Course/Year:
ID#
Date Submitted:
Reason for missing the recollection: _______________________
Part 01: Bible Reflections
Write these verses in your journal:
John 1:35-39
(Read and reflect on Jesus’ words to the 2 disciples “Come and See”.)
Copy and answer the
1. What do you think Jesus is inviting you to find out?
Write your reflection... (at least 100 words)
2. What are the areas in your life that signifies the presence of
Jesus?
~As a family member.
Write your reflection... (at least 100 words)
~As a student...
Write your reflection... (at least 100 words)
~ As a member of the society.
Write your reflection... (at least 100 words)
~ As a Christian.
Write your reflection... (at least 100 words)
Part 02: Integration of Lasallian core values.
1. Copy the following Lasallian core values and give the definition
for each core value.
~ Faith
~ Zeal for Service
~Communion in Mission
2. As a Lasallian student, how can you grow in possessing these Lasallian core values? Give at least 3 concrete things you can do for each
value.
Write your reflection... (at least 100 words)
Part 03: Jesus Christ's Story, De La Salle Story and My Story
Please copy, read and reflect on the lives of Jesus and St. John
Baptist de La Salle.
1. BIRTHDATE (Jesus): Born to an ordinary Jewish family in 6 B.C. at
Bethlehem and parents were Mary and Joseph, a Nazarian. Thus, Jesus was known
as Jesus Bar- Joseph and Jesus from Nazareth.
BIRTHDATE (La Salle): Born to
middle-class parents (Louise de La Salle and Nicole Moet) on April 30, 1651, in
Rheims, France. He was the eldest of 10 Children.
BIRTHDATE: Write your birthday...
2. DREAM (Jesus): To proclaim the kingdom of God and announce the Good
News to the poor.
DREAM (La Salle): He felt attracted to the priesthood as he was close
to and influenced by his grandmother. At the age of 12, he received the
tonsure.
YOUR DREAM: Write your dream...
3. CRISIS (Jesus): Conflict with the Sadducees, Pharisees, High Priests
and Scribes. Difficulty with the lack of faith of the people.
CRISIS (La Salle): Two years before his ordination to the priesthood,
his parents died within 7 months apart. There was conflict between his dream of
becoming a priest and his duty as the eldest to take care of his younger
brothers and sisters. His most trusted advisers during that time were Fr.
Nicolas Roland and Fr. Barre.
YOUR CRISIS: Write your crisis...
4. ENCOUNTER (Jesus): Baptism by John; Fasting and temptation in the
dessert. It was after these events when Jesus started his ministry.
ENCOUNTER (La Salle): He met Adrian Nyel who influenced the direction
of his life by asking him to open a school for abandoned children. Later on, he
invited the teachers who taught in his school to live in his house.
YOUR ENCOUNTER: Write your encounter...
5. HEROIC VOWS (Jesus): He surrendered his will to his Father (“Father
not my will but your will be done”).
HEROIC VOWS (La Salle): After 20 years of running schools De La Salle
was about to be abandoned by the brothers brought about by numerous problems.
He and 2 other Brothers made a Heroic Vow to continue their mission of
Christian education for the poor even if they had to beg for food and money to
run the schools properly.
YOUR HEROIC VOWS: Write your heroic vows...
6. BETRAYAL (Jesus): After all the good deeds and inspiration of
Jesus, Judas betrays him for 30 pieces of silver, Peter also denied Jesus. In
the end, Jesus was crucified.
BETRAYAL (La Salle): One of his early companions whom he made
Principal of one school got the land title of that school for himself. The
Writing Masters were also against his school because of his new way of
instructing children.
YOUR BETRAYAL: Write your betrayal...
7. LAST WORDS (Jesus): “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”
(Luke 23:46) Jesus was obedient to the end, and his final word before his death
on the Cross was a prayer to his Father entrusting his future. Even on a cross,
Jesus died like a child falling asleep in his father’s arms. Everyone who knows
Jesus as their savior die with the same confidence and assurance.
LAST WORDS (La Salle): “I adore
in all things the will of God in my regard.” These were De La Salle’s last
words before he died in April 7, 1719. His vision was to make Christian
education available to the poor and to continue this mission by all those who
are inspired by De La Salle.
YOUR LAST WORDS: Write your last words (How would you like to be remembered)
8. What did you realize in your reflection?
Write your reflection... (at least 100 words)
Part 04: Attend 1 Mass @ 11:30am, USLS Chapel (Monday-Friday)
1. Put the date of the Mass
2. Write the Gospel of the day.
3. Write a personal reflection on the Gospel (at least
half a page)
Take note that in the reflection, use the first person in expressing
your thoughts.
(“I”, “me” not WE, YOU).
St. John Baptist De La Salle.
Pray for Us.
Live Jesus in our Hearts.
Forever.