Marist Day

It is fitting that on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the American Province back in 1911 (a separation from the then Province of North America with Canada as the main component), that "Spirit Week" at Central Catholic should begin with the Mass of St. Marcellin Champagnat, usually celebrated on June 6th, his feast day. Since school is over on that date, we've moved it to this week so that the school community might celebrate our Founder and again draw inspiration from his faith, vision and love as well as rededicate oursleves to our Marist Mission of making Jesus known and loved, which is at the heart of our Central Spirit.
To accomplish this mission, St. Marcellin began with love: "To best educate the children, you must love them, and love them all equally." This is a tall order, but one that makes sense, for it demands that we look into the hearts of the students and see the beauty that was given to them by God and which may not be totally apparent in behaviors (a lot of growth and maturing as well as learning are part of adolescents) which sometimes bury it. But love clears the way for this beauty to reach its potential. It is this love, with its accompanying discipline, respect and patience that marks a Marist school as well as the dealings of all Marists with all the people with whom they come into contact. O Lord, thank you for St. Marcellin, his vision and his challenge. May we make today and every day a Marist Day. Amen.
Bro. Rene