Sharing Our Call 1: March 2 - 4, 2025
Sharing our Call 1 is a three-day program especially designed as an introductory level program for those who wish to know more about Marcellin Champagnat, Marist pedagogy, and our Marist mission to evangelize through the Christian education of youth.
Topics to be presented include: Marcellin Champagnat: Founder and Educator, Marist Spirituality, Being a Marist Educator in a Marist school, and Understanding Youth Culture.
Reviews:
"I knew something about Champagnat before I came. But now I have a better understanding of his life and the impact it can have on me and on my students."
"I really appreciated the time away. The workshops were enlightening, the prayers were beautiful, and Esopus is just such a restful place. The good food was an added bonus!"
"I loved that you gave a definition of the charism. Now I have the words to explain it to others."
"The Marist family does a good job of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Great reminder of the impact we have in the world."
Sharing Our Call 2: *Offered every-other school year. Next offering in 2025/2026 school year*
Sharing Our Call 2 is also a three-day program which builds upon the themes of level 1. It is designed for those faculty and staff members who have embraced the Marist charism and who are looking to deepen their understanding of Marist mission and spirituality.
Topics to be presented include: Call & Charism, Champagnat & Religious Experience, and Evangelizers in the Midst of Youth.
Reviews:
"I knew something about Champagnat before I came. But now I have a better understanding of his life and the impact it can have on me and on my students."
"I really appreciated the time away. The workshops were enlightening, the prayers were beautiful, and Esopus is just such a restful place. The good food was an added bonus!"
"I loved that you gave a definition of the charism. Now I have the words to explain it to others."
"The Marist family does a good job of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Great reminder of the impact we have in the world."
Program Cost: $350
This fee includes overnight stay at the Marist Brothers Center @ Esopus, meals, socials, and program materials. Financial assistance is available. If you come from a Marist school which contributes to the annual province assessment to the Marist Brothers, you need not send the registration fee with your registration information.