The Itinerant’s Path

St. Marcellin Champagnat, then a young priest of a strong mind and a gentle heart, saw the need for dedicated men to serve as teaching brothers to young people in the remote barrios of France. He responded by funding in 1817, the Little Brothers of Mary, now recognized worldwide as the Marist Brothers of the Schools.

The Life We Live

As bearers of the name of our Good Mother, we witness to the qualities of humility, simplicity, modesty, family spirit and attachment to and affection for Mary who is our inspiration and Ordinary Resource.

We live in communities, where we are given opportunities to grow and mature as persons and as disciples.

These communities, where forgiveness is a habit and reconciliation is no stranger, witness to the truth that people can live in peace and harmony with one another.

We strive to live the mission of Jesus-revealing God’s love for all. Together with our lay mission partners, we respond to the needs of people of our time, especially the young who are less privileged and disadvantaged.

We walk with them as brothers, with care and practical concern, so that they, too, may grow into fullness of life.

Our Initial Formation Stages

For young people exploring a commitment to Marist life, the initial formation stages are:

I.    Preparation and Orientation: Weekend and Summer Vocation Workshop.
II.
a.   For High School graduates: Two-year Pre-novitiate or Aspirancy while studying at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University.
b.    For College students: One-year Pre-novitiate or Aspirancy while studying at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
c.    For College Graduates and Professionals: One-year Pre-novitiate or Aspirancy while attending a series of courses/modules and on-going exposures/immersions.
III.    Two-year Novitiate in Marian Hills, Tamontaka, D.O.S., Maguindanao.
IV.    Three-year Post-novitiate or Scholasticate at the Marist Asia-Pacific Center in Marikina City leading to a BSE Religious Education Degree
V.    Apprenticeship (Minimum of three years) in the different ministries of the Marist Brothers.

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