Being a Brother isn’t for everyone. Not all of us are seeking a life of adventure, change, challenge and adversity. Successfully complete this Brothers’ Training Program and you’ll become a De La Salle Brother with international recognition. Are you ready for a life less ordinary?
The 2010 Brothers Training Program intake
The Brothers Training Program is both challenging and inspiring. It requires faith, commitment, application and hard work. Throughout this journey of becoming a De La Salle Brother, you’ll receive plenty of support and guidance to help you along the way.
| Applications close: | 31st October 2010 |
| Program Commences: | 1st February 2011 |
| Duration: | Formal training (Stages 2 - 4) is 36 months |
| Entry requirements: | Male, Catholic, minimum age 21yrs (as a general guideline) |
| Pre-requisite studies: | Minimum three-year tertiary degree or trade; or significant work experience with/without qualifications. |
| Skills: | Open to men from a range of backgrounds including teaching, welfare, business, communications, information technology, healthcare, youth ministry, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and hospitality etc. |
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The five stages of the Training Program
There are five stages to becoming a De La Salle Brother. Each stage carefully prepares you for the next phase of your development.
Stage 1: initial contact
During this stage of the training program you will get to know more about the life and work of the De La Salle Brothers through regular contact with a Brother. There will be opportunities for you to spend short periods of time living in a Brothers' community while continuing your own work or study. There is no specified time frame for this stage but most have regular contact for up to a year before making the decision to go on to the next stage.
Stage 2: postulancy
You’ll start by spending 12 - 18 months in a Brothers’ community living and working alongside the Brothers. During this stage you’ll deepen your understanding of the Lasallian way of life. This is valuable in preparing you for the Novitiate.
Stage 3: Novitiate
During the 12-month Novitiate stage, you’ll live as a Brother. It’s a time for deep, personal reflection as you develop your spiritual commitment, in preparation for taking your vows.
Stage 4: Vows
You’ll commit to joining the De La Salle Brothers by taking the five vows of association, poverty, chastity, obedience and stability. At this time you will receive a posting to a Brothers community to begin your work and life as a De La Salle Brother.
Stage 5: Ongoing commitment
As a new Brother, you renew your vows annually for at least five years before permanently committing to the Brother's vocation.