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Society of Mary

The Society of Mary founded Marist School in downtown Atlanta in 1901.

A religious order established in France in 1836, the Society of Mary is one of four Marist branches, including the Marist Brothers of the Schools, Marist Sisters, and the Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary. Importantly, the Marists also recognize and encourage lay people to sustain their mission. All Marists have a sense of being chosen and called by Mary—a gracious choice, in their words—to live compassionately and mercifully as she did as mother and first disciple of Christ.

In all they do, Marists engage in the work of Mary, as understood by Society of Mary founder Jean-Claude Colin. They work toward spreading throughout the world a spirit that is gentle, loving, humble, relational, compassionate, open, inclusive, and merciful.

Every day at Marist School, we build on the spiritual heritage established by the Marists as we advance our school’s mission to form the whole person in the image of Christ and sustain our distinctive Marist spirit and values.

Standards and Expectations of Marist Schools

The Society of Mary provides guidance to its schools on how to preserve and renew the educational vision of their founder, Jean-Claude Colin. Marist School aligns its academic and extracurricular programs to ensure we advance the unique Marist mission into the future.

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Marist Way Reading Room

The Marist School Library houses the Marist Way Reading Room, featuring an extensive collection of books about the Society of Mary. Rotating displays of artifacts highlight the Marists' global contributions since their founding by Father Jean-Claude Colin in 1816. This reading room serves as a permanent resource, enriching the school community's understanding of the Marists' impact on the Catholic Church and Marist School.

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Learn More About the Society of Mary

Society of Mary

U.S. Province

 

Jean-Claude Colin

Founder of the Society of Mary

Society of Mary Global Network

Marists Around the World

Society of Mary-sponsored Organizations

The Marist School community is enriched by two Society of Mary organizations hosted on campus.

 

Centro Hispano Marista 

Centro Hispano Marista offers educational preparation for adult learners to obtain their GED diploma so they can pursue higher education, aspire to better jobs, and secure a promising future from themselves and their families. The program is uniquely designed to support the needs of Hispanic adult students and is open to students of all backgrounds. Instructors and other volunteers include Marist faculty and students. Weekly classes are held on Tuesday evenings throughout the fall, spring, and summer. The program serves 350 students each year.learn more about centro hispano marista 

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