Animators

The Lasallian educational mission is lived out, together and by Association, within the context of community. A Lasallian Animator invites everyone to share in the Lasallian charism, mission and essential elements of the Lasallian tradition. Lasallian Animator accompany and inspire members of the community to discover their Lasallian vocational journey as sons and daughters of God and co-operators in building God's Kingdom.

In the Lasallian context, the Lasallian Animator is someone who, within their local educational community, supports the Head Teacher or Principal with the responsibility of making known the essential elements of the Lasallian tradition. In conjunction with the Head Teacher or Principal, the Lasallian Animator will receive pertinent communication regarding Lasallian formation, news, initiatives and invitations, and Lasallian Association from the District. They serve to support local efforts in the educational community to ensure the Lasallian ethos is fostered at the local level with faculty, staff, students, and their families.

Characteristics and qualifications of a Lasallian Animator:

1. Is a person of faith and who has an understanding of their Lasallian Vocation.

2. Has completed a formal District, Regional or international Lasallian Formation programme.

3. Has the respect of those in the school community and is credible with the community in matters related to Lasallian Mission/Ethos.

4. Has the support of the Head Teacher or Principal.

In collaboration and communication with the Head Teacher or Principal, the Lasallian Animator will:

1. Assist with the promotion and facilitation of initiatives of the Institute (International Lasallian Days of Peace, Lasallian Reflections, etc.), and of the District Mission Council and local Mission Committees.

2. Develop an annual programme to promote the Lasallian ethos in the school community.

3. Share information and communication, where appropriate, with the school community regarding the Lasallian Network.

4. Help identify and invite others in the school community to opportunities for Lasallian Formation programmes at the local, District, and International level.

5. Invite others in the school community to help animate the Lasallian ethos by creating a team of people invested in supporting efforts of the Lasallian Network.

6. Be responsive and timely in communication with District representatives.

7. Be open to being a part of a network of Lasallian Animators in District of Ireland, Great

Britain and Malta through email, online meeting platforms and potential in-person gatherings to help strengthen the network of Animators in the District.