On 21 January, the teachers of the Marist school in Valencia (Spain) held their first meeting to work together and explore the message conveyed in the book “In the footsteps of Marcellin Champagnat. Marist Educational Mission”. It was a moment around the same table and surrounded by Marist images and symbols, where through an enriching network we were able to talk, share, express emotions and have the opportunity to revitalise our commitment to Marist charism and spirituality.

Through our dialogues we were able to delve into what it means to ‘be Marist’ in our time and how we can live our vocation from a perspective that is renewed in the 19th century. We reflected on the changes that have taken place in the world, in the Church and in the Institution, which are relevant to Marist education today. It was clear that we have new challenges in our hands as Marist educators, just as Saint Marcellin did in his time, but his example of courage and enterprise is the flame that makes us adapt to the new times, opening ourselves to the different realities and needs of our students.
One of the most enriching aspects of this meeting was being able to share our personal and professional experiences and connect not only with the essence of our educational mission, but also with each other as a community of educators. The spirituality and values that Marcellin bequeathed to us, such as simplicity, love of work and close presence, were strongly reiterated in every dialogue.


We would like to thank everyone who made this meeting possible because, through these moments as a family and as continuators of Saint Marcellin’s dream, we were able to continue our path to being beacons of hope, renewing our commitment to move forward with enthusiasm and faith, being faithful to our mission and to the legacy that Marcellin left us.
Looking forward to living and experiencing the next chapter, ‘In the Footsteps of Saint Marcellin’, we will continue to tell you about this adventure from the community in Valencia, where we feel the spirit of Saint Marcellin alive.
Amparo, Manolo and Beatriz – teachers at the Sagrado Corazón School in Valencia