Born: in the 17TH century Died: APRIL 7TH 1719 Patron of: Teachers Saint John Baptist is called the father of Pedagogy. He was the Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. This great Saint had an immense passion for the poor especially those who could not afford...

John Baptist de la Salle was the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a teaching order well known in North America and around the world. John’s great achievements began quite unexpectedly.  Born in 1651 in France, he inherited the position of riches of his family....