Programs

FOR STUDENTS

LASALLIAN INTEGRATION AND FORMATIVE ENCOUNTERS (L.I.F.E):

Recollection 1: Kaloobang Lasalyano
The first recollection seeks to accompany freshmen in the process of discovering their identity as persons, Christians, and Lasallians. It provides opportunities to encounter the God of kagandahang-loob (graciousness) and to deepen their understanding of their unique value. Anchored in Lasallian spirituality and the Rheims Experience of St. John Baptist de La Salle, this program fosters appreciation of Lasallian core values and prayer practices. The recollection is framed by the Lasallian invocation: “Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.”

Recollection 2: Ugnayang Lasalyano
The second recollection, intended for sophomores, functions as an annual spiritual exercise that highlights God’s presence of love and compassion in moments of joy and sorrow, light and darkness. It emphasizes inclusivity, holistic care for all people, and stewardship of creation. Students are guided to share life-giving love in all relationships, following the example of Jesus. Drawing inspiration from the Paris Experience and the Heroic Vow of St. John Baptist de La Salle, participants are invited to embody a profound heart for mission. This recollection is sustained by the Lasallian prayer: “Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.”

Recollection 3: Damayang Lasalyano
The third recollection, designed for junior students, centers on experiencing the presence of the God of goodness within their lives and communities through the spirit of damayan (solidarity). It underscores the significance of community and association in the Lasallian tradition. St. John Baptist de La Salle exemplified this spirit during his Parmenie Experience, where he encountered God’s compassion and renewal through the support of Sr. Louis. Students are invited to echo his devotion in the Lasallian prayer: “I will continue, O my God, to do all of my actions for the love of Thee.”

Retreat: Tipanang Lasalyano
The culminating retreat for senior students integrates the formative experiences of their Lasallian journey into a covenant with God. It emphasizes the values of faith, zeal for service, and communion in mission, preparing participants to become agents of social transformation. Rooted in the Rouen Experience of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the retreat highlights his enduring commitment to serve “the last, the lost, and the least.” This legacy continues through young Lasallians who strive to teach minds, touch hearts, transform lives, and act as catalyst of social transformation. The retreat is grounded in the Lasallian prayer: “I adore in all things, the will of God in my regard.”

ONLINE LASALLIAN FORMATIVE PILGRIMAGE FOR ACADEMY FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION (A.C.E.) STUDENTS

C.O.N.N.E.C.T. in Galilee
Creating Online Nurturing Networks for Encounter, Companionship, and Transformation

C.O.N.N.E.C.T. in Galilee is an online Lasallian formation program designed specifically for students of the Academy for Continuing Education (A.C.E.). The program is structured around the theme of pilgrimage as interior renewal, drawing inspiration from the Lasallian tradition and grounding itself in the Gospel. It seeks to guide students in an inward journey of rediscovery, enabling them to reflect on their vocation and encounter Christ anew.

Each session represents a distinct stage in this formative pilgrimage:

Galilee #1: A RETURN TO THE FAMILIAR: Rediscovering God’s presence in the ordinary.
Galilee#2: A PLACE FOR ANOTHER CHANCE: Seeking healing, renewal, and grace.
Galilee #3: A PLACE FOR COMPANIONSHIP: Walking together, building community and support.
Galilee #4: A PLACE WHERE MISSION BEGINS: Embracing vocation with zeal and purpose.

FORMATION PROGRAM FOR NIGHT COLLEGE, GRADUATE STUDIES, COLLEGE OF LAW, BAHAY PAG-ASA RESIDENTS, STUDENT LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS

This formation program accompanies students from diverse groups through contextualized programs that connect Lasallian values with daily realities, ensuring that students are supported, inspired, and empowered to embody the mission.

FOR LASALLIAN PARTNERS (ADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY AND STAFF)

KALAKBAY: Kasamang Lasalyano, Kaakbay at Gabay an Accompaniment and Formation Program for Administrators, Faculty and Staff

A contextualized accompaniment and formation program for the Lasallian partners of DLSU-D community. It is inspired and anchored primarily on the document Lasallian Formation in Mission: The Pilgrim’s Handbook. Formation is understood as a pilgrimage—personal and communal—deepening faith, mission, and purpose.

THE LASALLIAN PATHWAYS (LSP): Structured series of formation milestones aligned with years of service:

Lasallian Partners ( Probationary, 1-5 Years in Service)
INDUCTION: From outside to Inside- Professional Commitment to the Lasallian Mission

RHEIMS SERIES:
LSP 1: The Beginnings of DLS
LSP 2: Lasallian Spirituality and Core Values
LSP 3: Continuing the Lasallian Mission
LSP 4: Lasallian Vocation
LSP 5 (5 Years in service): Lasallian Community Pilgrimage

BELONGING: From Me to Us – Becoming one in the Lasallian Mission
PARIS SERIES:
LSP 6 (8 years in service): Lasallian Community: Bearers and Sharers of Faith
LSP 7 (10 years in service): Lasallian Community Faithful Stewards of God’s Creation

COMMITMENT: Goal: From Career to Calling – Developing an Integrative Lasallian Spirituality
VAUGIRARD SERIES:
LSP 8 (13 Years in Service): Faithfulness to the Vocation
LSP 9 (15 Years in Service): Commitment in Mission: Renewal of Vow

CO-RESPONSIBILITY: Goal: From Follower to Leader – Being able to initiate and contribute to the Lasallian projects and initiatives
PARMENIE SERIES
LSP 10 (18 Years in Service): Servant Leadership
LSP 11(20 Years in Service): Living the Vision, Sharing the Mission

WISDOM: Goal: From Positional Power to Charismatic Leader – Being able to inspire and guide and share wisdom to the community
ROUEN SERIES
LSP 12 (23 Years in Service): Personal and Spiritual Discernment
LSP 13 (25 Years in Service, Retirees): Celebrating Legacy with GrateFULLness

LASALLIAN THREADS: Weaving Lasallian Documents into Life (Webinar Series)

An online formation series popularizing Lasallian documents, providing a space to reflect on their relevance and to integrate them into everyday roles and responsibilities. It is an invitation to weave Lasallian principles into life, ensuring that our shared mission continues to inspire, guide, and transform our communities.

FOR LASALLIAN FORMATORS

ULFO Team, in as much as they accompany members of the community in the Lasallian journey through the different formation programs of the office, they also participate in the different programs that enhance their skills related to formation, build the sense of family in the unit, increase their knowledge of the Lasallian story and tradition and deepen their spirituality.

LASALLIAN STUDIES SERIES (LSS)
A formation journey rooted in the life and legacy of the Founder. Anchored in the founder’s life, the series invites formators to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the legacy and mission, and to collaborate with God’s creative and redemptive action, fostering human communities marked by compassion, justice, and transformative education.

Formation and Popularization of the Lasallian Story and Documents

Promotion of Words of the Founder through Facebook Page

Words of St. Lasalle coming from his letters and Meditations for the Time of Retreat are shared daily to the community through FB Page: I am Lasallian @dlsudiamlasallian.

Promotion of Lasallian Documents and Popularization of the Lasallian Story and Tradition

Lasallian documents like the Lasallian Guiding Principles of the Philippine Lasallian Family are distributed to faculty members, students and administrators in different formation programs. There are also efforts toward popularization and simplifying the Lasallian documents.

Vocation

Promotion of Lasallian Vocations in the different Formation Programs

The Lasallian vocations of being teachers, Brothers, volunteers and students are promoted in the different formation programs of the office with the invitation to members of the community to respond to God’s call of taking part in the ministry.

Multi-sectoral Vocation Team

ULFO is a member of the university’s Multi-Sectoral Vocation Team and actively participates in its different programs and initiatives in the promotion of vocations.

Signum Fidei

The lay Lasallian association Signum Fidei is under ULFO and actively spearheads its different programs and initiatives.

Support to Bahay Pag-asa and the District Annual Project

ULFO supports Bahay Pag-asa by purchasing the Lasallian rosaries that the residents make and include the teaching of how to pray the Lasallian rosary in the formation of students.

ULFO also supports the District Annual Project by inviting members of the community to donate or come up with an initiative on how they can support this program after attending the formation sessions.

ULFO Faculty and Staff Development and Formation

ULFO staff in as much as they accompany members of the community in the Lasallian journey through the different formation programs of the office, they also participate in the different programs that enhance their skills related to formation, build the sense of family in the unit, increase their knowledge of the Lasallian story and tradition and deepen their spirituality.

Others

Member, University Formation Council
Member, Collegiate Outstanding Faculty Search Committee
Member, University Discipline Board
Member, INTRO to La Salle Module Writing Group
Facilitation of LSSI, RTV, and other DLSP Formation Programs

Other programs are focused on creating materials that intent to popularize the Lasallian story, values and spirituality. There are also initiatives of installing Lasallian images and other symbols in classrooms and other areas in the campus.

ULFO Newsletter

ULFO publishes annually its newsletters featuring reflections and essays of Lasallians about different Lasallian themes.

Lasallian Patron Saints of Colleges

Since the time that our Father Founder, John Baptist de La Salle, has been recognized by the Catholic Church as a saint through his works and holiness, so is a long list of Lasallians who lived holy and exemplary lives serving as inspiration for all Lasallians entrusted with the mission. Recognizing the significance of Lasallian saints in strengthening the Lasallian identity, spirit of association and cultivation of vocations, the Strategic Intents and Capability-Building Measures particularly invites Lasallian institutions to “strengthen the integration of the Lasallian story, core values and education for vocation in the curriculum and school practices’ (SI and CBM on Lasallian Identity, Vocations and Association).

As a Lasallian institution taking cognizance of the invitation to strengthen the promotion of the Lasallian story and experience in the community, this is the project of Colleges to have their respective Lasallian Patrons to recognize the holy and exemplary lives of our Lasallian Saints to serve as spiritual inspirations and guardians.

Lasallian Forum

This is an annual activity during the Lasallian Festival week that focuses on different Lasallian themes which aims to inspire and challenge members of the different sectors of the Lasallian community to take part in the different Lasallian ministries and vocations. Sharers and speakers during this gathering are Lasallian Brothers and other admired Lasallian servant-leaders.

Lasallian S.T.A.M.P. (Special Trustees Accompaniment Ministry Program)

ULFO actively supports this formation program for Board of Trustees members of the Corporate and Executive Management Office by regularly providing the needed materials and Lasallian documents.