Family Spirit

One of the major aspects of Marist Spirituality is our Marist Family Spirit. Our Marist constitutions remind us: "Thanks to Father Champagnat, the first community of Marist Brothers was a real family. He shared their life at La Valla and at the Hermitage, and gave everything he had for them. He told them: 'You know that I live and breathe only for you. I ask God everyday to give you everything that is good, and I am ready to make any sacrifice to see that you get it.'
"This is why the Brothers loved him like a father. From contact with him, and gathered around their Good Mother, they gradually deepened their understanding of the brotherhood, dedication and self-sacrifice in the service of others.
"To be faithful to this heritage which has come down to us through generations of brothers, we try to live in community with a strong family spirit. By doing so, we fulfill our founder's great desire: 'Love one another as Jesus Christ has loved you. May you be totally united in heart and mind.'"
St. Marcellin's deep passion for the brothers, his love, solicitude and willingness to expend himself, are qualities that are applicable to our extended Marist Family, all who in some way come into contact with us through our schools or this daily slice of bread. These qualities can be gradually absorbed by families as a template for enriching family life as the brothers gradually and daily try to apply them to our community life and the way we conduct our schools.
Bro. Rene