The Irish standard., 1902-05-10

Christian Brother pledges himself not
to aspire to the priesthood nor to en-
gage in any worldly pursuits.
AS Il Christian educator, he is au-
thorized and required by the Church
and by his order to educate youth re-
ligiously, morally. intellectually and
physically. He must not only have Il
thorough knowledge of all that he may
be obliged to teach, but he must be
familiar with the latest and most ap-
proved methods for imparting knowl-
edge to his pupils: the system and
methods of the order wisely restrict
him to what is necessary. useful and
practical in education and keep him
from the superficial teachers fads and
fancies which prove Il waste of time
and a detriment to schools and to so
many children.
The Christian Brother understands
his aim above all else to be the devel-
opmont of character in his pupils, by
religious teaching, the only basis Of all
true morality. but mere instruction
will not suffice; the pupils must be
trained to the practices of their religion
and in the moral virtues day after
day. In his scheme of education he
will inculcate respect for and submis-
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civil authority. patriotism, and a prop
er regard for the rights, opinions and
feelings Of others: he will likewise
train his boys to be diligent, method
ical careful and reliable in all their
undertakings. Much could be added
to the details Of the Christian Brothers
life 1t is most laborious, and it re-
quires constant self-denal and a spirit
Of sacrifice to attend to his spiritual
duties as a religeuse. to his studies as
competent and efficient instructor.
and to the long daily routine in THE
schoolroOm, or in temporal or business
matters. if the superiOrs deem proper
to employ him in that manner.
Young men from sixteen to twenty
five years of age. having the requisite
qualifications. wishing to join the
Brotherhood. are admitted to what is
called the senior novitiate. provided
they are recommended by the reverend
pastor of their parish or are favOrably
known to some of the Brothers.
Well trained and properly qualified
men can be admitted at more adj
vanccd age either for the purpose Of
teaching or of attending to the tenn
p raj or business interests of the order.
Boys between the ages Of fourteen
and sixteen, who desire to devote their
lives to God in the cause Of Christian
education, are admitted to the Junior
novitiate, where they are instructed in
the principles of the religious life. and
where their vocation is tried and fos-
tered. The general program of studies
embraces the full curriculum of ele-
mentary teaching. The boys remain
i'm the Junior novitiate until they have
attained the age of sixteen. If found
worthy, they are then promoted to the
senior novitiate. where they receive the
habit of the order and are more fully
instructed in the nature and in the
duties of the religious life.
The qualities required in those who
apply for admission are: Good health
the ability to pursue the required
course of studies. a sound Judgment, a
good sociable disposition which can be
easily trained to the observance of the
rules and in obedience to the superiors
Each candidate is required, on en-
tering the Junior novitiate. to bring
with him the following papers: let
ter of recommendation from his rever-
end pastor. his baptismal certificate.
the consent, in writing, of his parents
or guardians. and certificate of good
health from his physician.
After the senior nOvitiate term the
members enter the scholastic or normal
college, to continue their studies and
to acquire a knowledge Of the methods
of teaching.
Colleges and novitiatcs for the ad-
mission and training of it's members
have been established in the following
places in the United States: Amawalk.
Westchester Co. N. Y: Ammendalc.
Md; Glencoe. Mo-; Martinez, Contra
Costa Co., Cal Letters and applica-
tions for admission may be addressed
to the Reverend Brother Adintor. De
La Sale Institute. Chicago. III.