the history & charism of marist high school
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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 – presentMarist 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
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
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