My Lasallian journey started simply enough. As a freshman at Christian Brothers High School, I was asked to attend the Lasallian Youth Gathering that summer at Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, along with a few friends. It is interesting to note that two of those friends are now teachers at Lasallian high schools as well, one of which is a Brother.
This trip began my attraction to the Lasallian mission. Seeing that we were part of a much bigger family than just the boys at CBHS gave me a greater sense of purpose, and it became the most important part of my high school career. At these summer gatherings we made friends from around the Midwest that lasted well past high school day. Continuing to Christian Brothers University, my love of the charism was strengthened, and when a teaching opportunity popped up at CBHS, I jumped at it.
As a teacher at CBHS, I was able to give back to the family that I held so dear. This is when I gained a greater sense of belonging to the Lasallian Family and a responsibility toward it and the mission. Every decision to do more and continuing to be more deeply involved, has deepened these feelings. As a member of the Regional Council of Young Lasallians and trips to the Generalate in Rome, I have gotten to see Lasallians from around the country and around the world, and it continues to affirm my love and devotion to our shared mission.
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Dustin Perry
Young Lasallians of the Midwest 