Lasallians are invited to attend our Regional webinar series as continuing formation. Led by Lasallian educators from across the Region, these webinars provide opportunities to discuss current trends in Lasallian Catholic education. The webinars will offer resources to bring back to the classroom, office and educational community. Consider registering for these learning opportunities below!
AT A GLANCE
Gen Z Isn’t Lazy: They’re Overwhelmed, March 23, 2026
Holy Audacity: Leadership and the Enduring Lasallian Charism, May 4, 2026
Gen Z Isn’t Lazy: They’re Overwhelmed
Date: Monday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT
Speaker: Rashad Young, High School Counselor, Christian Brothers College High School, St. Louis, MO
Today’s teens are often mislabeled as lazy, unmotivated or disinterested. In reality, many are overwhelmed — emotionally exhausted by social pressures, academic expectations and the nonstop demands of a digital world. Gen Z is not disengaged; they are drowning in overstimulation, anxiety and isolation. As Lasallian educators, we are called to see beyond behavior and into the heart of what students carry. This session will challenge common narratives around youth apathy and offer a more compassionate, trauma-informed understanding of Gen Z’s struggles. Together, we will explore how depression and overstimulation show up in students’ lives, and how our presence, patience and empathy can become sacred bridges to healing.
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Holy Audacity: Leadership and the Enduring Lasallian Charism
Date: Monday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern / 3:00 p.m. Pacific
Speaker: Brother George Van Grieken, FSC, Author, “Holy Audacity: A Short History of the Lasallian Charism & Mission“
How does a spiritual charism endure through revolution, global expansion and profound cultural change? In this webinar, Brother George Van Grieken, FSC, will explore three pivotal moments in the history of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools through the leadership of Brother Agathon, Brother Philippe, and Brother John Johnston. Each faced radically different historical crises — from the French Revolution to worldwide institutional growth and the post–Vatican II renewal of religious life — yet each responded in ways that preserved and re-expressed the Lasallian charism. Drawing from the book “Holy Audacity: A Short History of the Lasallian Charism & Mission,” the webinar will highlight how faith, zeal and association were continually adapted to new realities and invite participants to reflect on what this legacy of “holy audacity” means for Lasallian schools, communities and ministries today.
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Looking for more?
Check out our archived webinars that have already taken place here.
Questions? Contact Sarah Laitinen, director of education and formation, at slaitinen@cbconf.org or 202-529-0047 x109.