Lasallian Heritage Days 2024
April 17 – April 28, 2024
We are excited to share with you our calendar of events for this year’s Lasallian Heritage Days: “Spirit of Community”
This year’s theme is inspired by our five Lasallian Core Principles and the recent publication from the Brothers of the Christian Schools, entitled Lasallian Spirituality Today (2023). This document, written by a diverse group of Lasallian educators from around the world, thoughtfully captures the foundations of Lasallian Spirituality rooted in our Catholic heritage and also authentically encompassing diverse cultural, religious, and human experiences. All of us are invited to consider how our roles at Saint Mary’s can be informed by, and indeed contribute to informing, a Lasallian Spirituality which calls us to live integrated lives of faith and zeal, together as one community dedicated to transforming lives through education.
Lasallian Heritage Days honors Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (often called “De La Salle Christian Brothers”), and celebrates the work of the many Brothers and Partners in the mission who respond to signs of the times to meet educational needs in 80 countries around the world. We are all part of this 300+ year mission. More information on the De La Salle Christian Brothers and other Lasallian universities worldwide can be found on these sites:
Lasallian Heritage Days 2024 Events
There are many special events taking place April 17–28, some new and some favorites from across the years. We thank the many students, faculty, and staff who are hosting events this year!
We will be updating events to this page, so watch for email announcements and check back as we approach April 17! If you are hosting an event you think would fit well with our theme specifically, or our Lasallian heritage generally, please reach out to Carrie Davis, Mission & Ministry Director. We are confident that there is something for everyone during our Lasallian Heritage Days this year! You are part of the spirit that creates our community!
April 17
- Kick-off BBQ, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (SMC Chapel Lawn)—free to our entire community
- One Day One SMC, All Day (Online and across campus)
- GaelConnect, hosted by the Career Center, 5:30–7 p.m. (Claeys Lounge)
April 18
- One Day, One SMC, All Day (Online and across campus)
- Vocation Open House/Panel Event, hosted by the Mission and Ministry Center, time TBD (Mission and Ministry Center Lounge)
April 19
- APASA Night Market, hosted by APASA, 3–6 p.m. (Chapel Lawn)
April 20
- First Generation Community Celebration: 50 Years of High Potential, hosted by High Potential Program, 12–3 p.m. (Chapel Lawn)
April 21
- Initiation Sunday, hosted by Mission & Ministry Center, 5 p.m. (SMC Chapel and Chapel Plaza) with special reception to follow
April 23
- Lasallian Spirituality Today Reading, hosted by Office of Mission, 12–1:30 p.m. (Hagerty Lounge)
- SMC at SF Giants Night, hosted by Alumni Engagement and Events, (Off Campus)
April 24
- Academic Convocation, 1–2:30 p.m. (SMC Chapel) — Honoring our special guest Brother William Mann, FSC, with special reception to follow at the Soda Center
- Solidarity Supper, hosted by Mission & Ministry Center, 5–6 p.m. (Chapel Courtyard)
- Take Back the Night, hosted by the CARE Center, CWGE, and the SCAAR Team, 6:30-8 p.m. (SMC Chapel Plaza)
April 25
- Sport and Spirituality, hosted by Mission and Ministry Center, Time and Location TBD
April 26
- Breakfast with the Brothers, hosted by the Staff Activities Committee, 8:00am-10:00am (Alemany Brothers Community)
- Cultural Night Showcase, hosted by the Intercultural Center (Soda Center)
April 28
- De La Salle Christian Brothers Vow Renewal (and National Religious Brothers Day), hosted by Mission & Ministry Center, 8 p.m. during Student Community Liturgy (SMC Chapel), reception to follow
The Lasallian Heritage Days Planning Committee
Anthony Campos, Mission & Ministry Center student leader
Ryan Christ, Mission & Ministry Center student leader
America Lopez, Mission & Ministry Center student leader
Carrie Davis, Mission & Ministry Center staff
Colleen O'Healy da Silva, Mission & Ministry Center staff
Sally Jamison, Office of Mission
Frances Sweeney, Office of Mission
Christine Hutchinson, Office of Marketing & Communications
Elizabeth Schroeder, Office of Marketing & Communications