The Marist Brothers of the Schools

Saint 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 founding, 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 witnessed to the
qualities of humility, simplicity, modesty, family spirit and
attachment to and affection for Mary who is our inspiration and
Ordinary Resources. 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:

A. Preparation and Orientation: Weekend and Summer Vocation Workshops.

B.    1.     For High School graduates:
Two-year Pre-Novitiate or Aspirancy while
           studying
BS Education at Notre Dame of Dadiangas College.
       2. For College Students: One-year
Pre-Novitiate or Aspirancy while studying at Notre Dame of Dadiangas
College.
       3. For College graduates and
professionals: One-year Pre-Novitiate or Aspirancy while attending a
series of Courses/modules and going-on Exposure/immersions.

C. Two-year Novitiate in Marian Hills, Tamontaka, D.O.S., Maguindanao.

D. Three-year Post-Novitiate or Scholasticate at the Marist Asia
Pacific Centre in Marikina City leading to a BSE Religious Education
Degree.

E. Apprenticeship (Minimum of Three years) in the different ministries of the Marist Brothers.

(If you want to know more about us, please feel free to contact us).

The Marist Vocation Director

Marist Province Center

P.O. Box 42

9500 Gen. Santos City

Telephone Number (083) 552-5994

Mobile Number 0917-715-0802