Brothers of Christian Instruction
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| Motto | "God Alone"[1] |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1819 |
| Founder | Gabriel Deshayes and Jean-Marie de Lamennais |
| Purpose | Educational/Religious |
| Headquarters | N/A |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Website | http://www.lamennais.org |
The Brothers of Christian Instruction (Latin: Institutum Fratrum Instructionis Christianae de Ploërmel, F.I.C.P.[2]) commonly known as the La Mennais Brothers is a Catholic educational organization founded in 1819 by Gabriel Deshayes and Jean-Marie de la Mennais for the instruction of youth.[3] Their aim remains that of their Founder: "to educate the young and to make Jesus Christ better known and better loved". [4]
The brothers are bound by the simple vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.[5]
History
On June 16, 1819, Gabriel Deshayes, pastor at Auray and vicar general of Vannes, and Jean-Marie de Lamennais, vicar of Saint-Brieuc, two Catholic priests in France, established the Daughters of Providence and the Brothers of Christian Instruction. Formally recognized by the Catholic Church in 1890, this organization dedicated itself to promoting education among the working class in France and, eventually, across the world. They vowed to carry the message of the gospel and the rudiments of knowledge to every child in need throughout the region. The Brothers received Catholic papal approval by Pope Leo XIII March 13, 1891.[5]
The congregation of the Brothers of Christian Instruction grew, extending their mission to Bulgaria, Canada, Egypt, the Philippines, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In 2005, 1,300 members of the Brothers of Christian Instruction promoted education in twenty-five countries.[6]
Institutions
- Collège Jean de la Mennais
- St. Francis Xavier's College (Liverpool)
- St. Mary's College, Southampton
- St. Mary's International School
- Walsh University
See also
References
- ↑ "Guide to the Logo User" (PDF). La Mennais Official Site. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ Ann. Pont. 2007, p. 1499.
- ↑ http://www.ficbrothers.org/
- ↑ http://www.slgafi.org/home/en/history_ficworld.asp
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Brothers of Christian Instruction". New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=2424&nm=Brothers-of-Christian-Instruction
External links
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- Official Website of the Le Mennais Brothers
- Brothers of Christian Instruction at the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- St Edward's College, Cheswardine - former juniorate of the Brothers of Christian Instruction