Resources
Marist Brothers Vocations Resources for Education and Formation
Understanding the vocation of a Marist Brother can help with understanding one’s own vocational call. Here is a collection of resources for education settings and formation sessions.
Being Marist
Three new short films on contemporary expressions of Marist spirituality in Australia.
Each film features people who have a strong affinity and commitment to the Marist charism, deepening their own relationship with Jesus in the Catholic tradition. The films are produced by Conor Ashleigh, a visual storyteller, communications specialist, and former student of St Francis Xavier's College, Hamilton in Newcastle, New South Wales.
The three films, titled, “Meaning & Mission,” “Community & Relationships,” and “Faith & Spirituality,” focus on the contextual understanding of the key elements of Marist life in Australia. Their reflections offer resonance with the greater stories of the Christian tradition in the Australian context. The pace and style of the storytelling invite reflection on the themes.
Characteristics of the Marist Brothers
Three videos on three aspects of our life: Mission, Community and Spirituality. These videos were visioned, created, actioned and produced by Conor Ashleigh, a visual storyteller and communications consultant who has journeyed with numerous Marist communities around the world for many years. These videos capture the modern context of the Marist Brother in Australia in a reflective and meaningful manner.
Talking Heads
Have you always wanted to ask a Marist Brother a question, but been too afraid to ask? This video series asks Marist Brothers across Australia that important questions about life, faith, history and spirituality. An excellent resource that address the contemporary and contextual topics of modern religious and vocational life for a Brother in Australia.
Biographies of St Marcellin Champagnat
The life of St Marcellin Champagnat is a rich collection of stories that continue to inspire Marists across the world. The following documents are a collection of the main sources of these stories from across time and scholarship. Included in this section are books that record the lives of the early Marist Brothers who shared faith, community, and life with Fr Champagnat.
Marist Documents
The principles, spirituality, and philosophy of the Marist Charism have been explored and articulated in a number of key documents and writings. Here are some important documents that provide access to the full spectrum and ongoing development, of the Marist Charism.
