Champion of Education 1651 – 1719

Patronage Teachers and Education

Feast Day April 7


Fun Fact

Fr. Jean-Baptiste created one of the first French institutions to educate boys living in poverty. he established the Brothers of Christian Schools and found a way to create quality education for everyone regardless of wealth or social class.

Prayer

Saint Jean-Baptiste, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may have an open mind to learn from different perspectives and point of view, that I may learn something new today.

Amen.