Saint John Baptist de la Salle

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Born of a rich family in Rhemes, France, Saint John Baptist de la Salle was the oldest of ten children. After studying in Paris, he became a priest in 1678. He is known for working with the poor and for founding the Institue of the Brothers of Christian Schools. He stressed classroom learning instead of individual instruction. He also taught his students in their own language, instead of in Latin. He died on April 7th.
Saint John Baptist de la Salle, ora pro nobis!

Source: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=153