From the De La Salle Brothers of Malaysia Facebook page
From 3-5 June 2026, young Lasallians from five Lasallian mission schools in Malaysia and St. Joseph’s Institution, Singapore gathered in faith, friendship, and community for the opening of the Lasallian Encounter 2026.
Through welcome activities, house challenges, prayer, and shared moments of joy during the first day, the delegates began to discover what it means to walk together as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Day 2 invited our young Lasallians to look more deeply at God, De La Salle, and the peripheries.
Through formation sessions, outdoor activities, and meaningful conversations, delegates reflected on how Christ calls us to notice and respond to those who are often left out, forgotten, or given fewer chances to participate fully in society.
The day was also filled with energy and a sense of brotherhood through Capture the Flag and other House Games. A special moment was hearing the Brothers share their vocation stories, offering our delegates a glimpse into how God continues to call and guide each person in different ways.
We ended the day in prayer with the Lasallian Rosary, using rosaries lovingly made by the residents of Bahay Pag-asa Youth Centre in Dasmariñas, Philippines — a powerful reminder of prayer, solidarity, and our shared Lasallian mission.
Day 3 brought our young Lasallians to the heart of the Encounter: Service, Reflection, and Community.
Our delegates spent the day encountering the Orang Asli community, listening to their stories, learning from their resilience, and reflecting on what it truly means to stand with the last, the lost, and the least.
As John Gabriel from St. Joseph’s Institution, Singapore shared in his reflection: “Encountering the Orang Asli during this retreat has allowed me to understand the value of courage.” He reflected on how, despite stories of hardship and persecution, the community continues to stand strong. His words remind us: “We have a voice to give them a voice, we have hand to give them a hand, and we, for the love of God, have a duty to love them too.”
The day continued with reflection, community bonding, and shared moments of gratitude as our delegates deepened their understanding of service not as charity, but as encounter — a call to listen, to care, and to act with love.
May this experience continue to move our young Lasallians to recognise Christ in others and respond with courage, compassion, and faith.
