Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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number of alumni of Christian Brothers schools who have entered the religious life. Forty-six Brothers ' boys have been or are members of the American Hierarchy. This num- ber includes three Cardinals. The legion of illustrious Catholic laymen whose education was received at a Christian Brothers school is incal- culable. A century of educational en- dea ' or b - members of the teaching order founded by St. John Baptist De La Salle has had a profound and vital infiuence upon the thought and the life of our nation. In the Far West, the Southwest, in Louisiana, Tennessee, in New York, New Eng- land, Maryland, scattered through- out the Middle West and up into the northern reaches of Wisconsin, the influence of the Christian Brothers 19

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cult and responsible duties of the Brother is extensive and thorough. After completion of the Juniorate or High School the potential candi- date enters the novitiate where for two months he follows a postulancy or probation period, after which he receives the habit and assumes the name he will be known by in reli- gious life. The aspirant then spends a year in study, pra er, manual la- bor, and recreation. Upon comple- tion of the ear he takes temporary first ows of poverty, chastitx ' , and obedience and is then sent to the Scholasticate at De La Salle College in Washington, w here four years are spent in studying for the Bachelor degree and preparing for a teaching career. Brothers showing special ap- titudes are assigned to graduate school, so that they may intensively prepare for the subject that they will eventually teach. From the four Brothers who made the initial impression on the Ameri- can educational scene, the Institute has grown to impressive propor- tions. Close to 1600 Brothers are teaching within die fi e provinces of the order in the United States and 370 candidates for Brotherhood will soon be prepared to continue the work as outlined by St. La Salle. In the 90 schools taught b ' the Broth- ers, 90,000 pupils are in attendance. It is very significant to note the large 18

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is appreciably recognized by grate- ful communities who have entrusted their youth to the educational and spiritual guidance of the Brothers. The rapid growth of the Order in America and the remarkable achievements of the past centur ' are proofs positive that the spirit of St. La Salle is guiding his sons in their every endeavor. A look into the future denotes even greater things for the Institute. The Brothers have long been recog- nized as peers in elementarj ' and sec- ondary education. Now they are making their mark as leaders in the field of higher education. Chris- tian Brothers are now teaching at St. Mary ' s College in California; St. Michael ' s College, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Christian Brothers ' C-ollege, Memphis, Tennessee; St. Mary ' s College, Winona, Minne- sota; La Salle College, Philadelpliia, Pa., and Manhattan College, New York City. Here at Manhattan are many stu- dents who ha e been under the teach- ing and guiding influence of the Brothers throughout their scholastic career. Many more had not come in contact with the Brothers until they entered Manliattan. However, both groups see in the Brothers of the Christian Schools a group of edu- cators who have been aptly termed makers of men and who carr) ' to fulfillment the educational-spiri- tual concepts of religio, mores, cul- tura. His E))i}i!ei7ce reviews the St. Pdtrick ' s Day Parade.