 5th Annual International Lasallian Days of Peace
September 21st - October 21st
As it has been customary in the last few years, Young Lasallians throughout the District of Eastern North America, in coordination with the International Council of Young Lasallians (ICYL), will spread the word that starting on September 21, 2011 (the United Nations’ sanctioned International Day of Peace) and ending on October 21st, we as Lasallians will be fostering peace in our world through prayer, study and action.
Our hope is that each ministry will provide its own personal touch to the four weeks of the program. Some will have programs that span the entire month; others will select certain days to plan their activities. No matter what your response may be, the Young Lasallians in DENA are planning activities around the District with two important culminating activities on October 21st:
- We will be asking all DENA Lasallians (faculty/staff/students) to "wear white for peace" and take photos for our Young Lasallians - DENA Facebook page.
- We will host a moment of silence at 9:05 am EST, Friday, October 21st 2011 so that all Lasallians around the world will be united in prayer/study/action for peace.
Some different ideas and initiatives have included, but are not limited to, the following:
- Volunteer work experiences both within and outside your own district
- Commitment to live a simpler, less consumeristic life-style, to promote justice & peace
- Assembly activities in schools
- Prayer services
- Workshops / Campaigns / Art Exhibitions
- Peaceful marches
- Sending of letters to local authorities calling for Peace in specific areas of conflict
- Intercultural or Inter-religious activities
For further updates, correspondence, and information on the International Lasallian Days of Peace project, you can contact icyl@lasalle.org or visit the Institute website at www.lasalle.org and look at the Young Lasallians’ page in the Lasallian Family and Association section.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
District of Eastern North America
International Institute
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