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As you make your way through the sea of vocational possibilities, remember the Brothers—whose worldwide mission is stronger today than at any time in our 300+ year history.
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3 Ways to Explore Further

Once you have researched and read the
information both on the pages of this website
and at www.BrothersVocation.org,
you may choose one of the following next steps:

Become a Brother
Become a Brother

Exploring Further?

Contact a member of the vocation ministry team today!


Brother James Dries Brother James Dries
Director of Vocations

 


Brother Leonard RhodesBrother Leonard Rhoades
Associate Director of Vocations

BROTHERS TODAY

Just as it was during the late 17th century, the Brothers continue to dedicate their entire lives to the ministry of teaching, to the students entrusted to their care, to each other, and (through all of these) to God.

For the Brothers, the ministry of education is the work of Jesus with the young people of today. Daily meditation, community prayer, liturgy and the life-giving support of religious community enable the Brothers to infuse the world of education and the young with the Gospel.

The Brother is a member of a community of men who are committed to live and work together for the educational service of the young and the poor. The Brother is a man who has answered God’s call to give himself completely to Jesus Christ through the mission of education, especially to the poor and needy.

Brother James Rieck

Consider Joining the Contact Program

Ideal for young men interested in the Brothers’ life and our educational mission to today’s youth—especially the children of the working class and the poor.

The Contact Program is designed to help you discern if the vocation of a Brother of the Christian Schools, with the grace of God, is his life’s path. Contacts attend any university they choose or continue in their current work situation and may participate in the program up to four years.


The Contact Program includes:

  1. Personal connection with one Brother, who will help guide you in your growth in prayer and personal spirituality

  2. Opportunities to attend an annual retreat with other Brothers and Contacts, all at varying stages of formation

  3. Opportunities to live and work as a Brother for 4 weeks during the summer months

  4. Visits to local Brother’s communities