From January 10–13 over 55 aspirants, Brothers and Brothers in formation from all the Brothers’ Districts in the United States, gathered at Mt. Alvernia Retreat House in Wappinger Falls, NY for the annual Regional Vocation Assembly. 17 aspirants and Brothers from the Baltimore District participated in the weekend assembly.
Each year, young men considering the Brothers’ vocation gather with Brothers who are new to formation as well as with Brothers who are active in the mission to discuss and pray together as part of the discernment process. This year the assembly focused on the theme of the rights of children and the Lasallian mission of education. Participants gathered for small group discussions that allowed for reflection on the topic and how it speaks to everyone’s faith journey. Each of the aspirants was paired with a Brother for individual mentoring sessions to help with the discernment process.
Through the presentations, prayers, discussions and fraternal sharing all who participated gained a fresh perspective on God’s call to service as a Brother of the Christian Schools. There was even enough time for a game or two of pick-up basketball!
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