St. John Baptist de la Salle Crossword

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  1. 4. In 1950, Pope Pius XII named him patron of __________________________ for his efforts in upgrading school instruction.
  2. 7. The remainder of his life was closely entwined with the community of religious men he founded, the Brothers of the _________________ School.
  3. 8. The motivating element in all these __________ was the desire to become a good Christian.
  4. 9. He seemed assured then of a __________ of dignified ease and a high position in the Church.
  5. 10. During a chance meeting with Monsieur Adrien Nyel, he became interested in the creation of schools for poor boys in ______________, where he was stationed.
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  1. 1. Yet even in his _____________, John did not escape experiencing many trials.
  2. 2. St. John _________ de la Salle
  3. 3. Saint John Baptist de La Salle threw himself _____________________ into the work.
  4. 5. At the early age of 11, he received the tonsure and started preparation for the priesthood, to which he was __________________ at 27.
  5. 6. Afflicted with _____________ and rheumatism in his last years, he died on Good Friday at age 68, and was canonized in 1900.