the history & charism of marist high school

THE HISTORY & CHARISM OF MARIST HIGH SCHOOL

2014 = 125 Years of Catholic Education in Eugene• In 1889 the first Catholic grade school was

started in Eugene!

1918 St. Mary’s Elementary School (current St. Mary’s Church)expands to include a high school program.

The school was run by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.

1950 St. Francis High School (now O’Hara) opened.

1967Marist High School groundbreaking ceremony

1968Marist High School opens

Staffed by 10 Marist Brothers, 8 Holy Names Sisters, & 6 lay men and

women

The Marist Brothers, a worldwide congregation of teaching religious

run Marist High school from 1968 until 1993.

They had to return to their east coast ministries, but they have left an indelible mark on the school by their dedication and example.

Saint Marcellin Champagnat

“making Jesus known and loved”

The life of the Marist Brother:

Simplicity Family Spirit In the way of Mary Love of Work

The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus & Mary are known for their passion for academic excellence, an exceptional appreciation of the arts, and a special

concern for the poor and disadvantaged.

1993 – 1998Fr. Vincent Lopez, a Dominican priest, served as

principal

1998 – present

Marist has been led by lay principals (Cheryl Brelsford, Doug Orton, Perry Martin)

Archbishop SampleArchbishop of the Archdiocese of Portland, 2013 - …

Principal Jay Conroy2009-present

Assistant PrincipalsMr. Gardner & Mrs. Baker

Dean of Students & Instruction, Mr. Oldham

Director of Campus Ministry & Formation,

Mr. Martin

LLIJohn Baptist de La Salle, patron saint of teachers

Patron Saint: A patron is one who has been assigned by a venerable tradition, or chosen by election, as a special intercessor with God and the proper advocate of a

particular locality, and is honoured by clergy and people with a special form of religious observance. The term "patron", being wider in its meaning than that of

"titular", may be applied to a church, a district, a country, or a corporation. The word "titular" is applied only to the patron of a church or institution. Both the one and the

other, according to the legislation now in force, must have the rank of a canonized saint.

Lasallian? FAITH in God & in each other FIDELITY to this faith and to young people-

recognizing the presence of God in them and in their destiny

Teaching is a VOCATION. A commitment to teach young people to live well, in a manner worthy of God

And to do this with ZEAL

Let us remember …… that we are in the holy presence of God

Live Jesus in our hearts …… forever.

Marist Catholic High School

Marist embodies a unique charism through the collective witness

of those who have come before us.

The charism of Marist Catholic High School

Family Spirit

The charism of Marist Catholic High School

Family Spirit

Fidelity to Faith in Jesus Christ

The charism of Marist Catholic High School

Family Spirit Fidelity to Faith in Jesus Christ

Justice

The charism of Marist Catholic High School

Family Spirit Fidelity to Faith in Jesus ChristJustice

Zeal

The charism of Marist Catholic High School

Family Spirit Fidelity to Faith in Jesus ChristJustice Zeal

Calling

The Charism Statement• A MARIST CHARISM. • Enlivened by a FAMILY SPIRIT that makes us One• Centered by FIDELITY TO FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST in all things• Connected by JUSTICE to the world beyond our borders• Animated by ZEAL that teaches the mind and touches the

heart• Seized by God’s CALLING to a Mission by, for, with and to

young people

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