The mission of the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the Long Island-New England District is to give a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor, according to the ministry which the Church has entrusted to the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

As consecrated laymen in the Roman Catholic Church, the Brothers seek to touch the lives of the young and their families in ways that remind all of the loving presence of God. The faith and zeal of their personal and communal lives empower the Brothers to be authentic witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

As professional educators, the Brothers minister in the setting of Catholic schools and through other agencies that address the educational needs of youth and their families. The Brothers are the heart and memory of an evolving tradition of service imbued with the charism of John Baptist de La Salle. They share this mission with a variety of people who embrace a Christian vision within the Lasallian heritage and, who together and by association, contribute to its development.

The Brothers recall with reverence that John Baptist de La Salle founded the Institute in response to the human and sprirtual distress of "the children of the artisans and the poor." Therefore, they offer their presence and service to all and especially those who are lacking in some of the basic social, economic, and spiritual elements which are necessary for authentic human development. The Brothers can be found serving diverse classes, in many geographical locales, and at all levels of education. Whatever the form or setting of their service, the Brothers seek always to make Jesus live more fully in their lives and the lives of those entrusted to their care.

Characteristics and Criteria for Lasallian Mission
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