At Notre Dame Academy, we live and teach the Marist Way of Life, and we believe that anyone can “Be Marist”. Chosen and called by Mary to bear her name and share in concern for the Church, the world, and the whole human race, Mary is our model in all that we do. We are called to think, judge, feel, and act as Mary did and to embody the Marist Charisms or virtues of Mary in our daily life.
Taking on Mary’s point of view. Mary’s way is the way of joy.
Letting the Holy Spirit change us gradually over time to be more like Mary.
Gently and humbly full of God’s grace in all that we do.
Reach others in times of need and in crisis, even when uncomfortable or inconvenient
Saying no to greed, pride and power; live simply, unselfishly, and compassionately like Mary and stand against the forces of greed, pride, and violence
Fully engage in life in a simple, joyful, and humble way, which does not bring personal attention to ourselves nor obscure someone’s path to finding Jesus
Be always active in bringing people to Christ and renewing the Church
Having an open heart for all; excluding no one. Tolerate different perspectives of the truth, cultures, and stations in life.
Being instruments of mercy; make room for other people’s suffering in our own hearts, and take action to help
Generously share our gifts of time, talent and treasure to bring people to Christ
Experience God personally through prayer, even in the busiest moments in life, characterized by deep faith and intercession for the whole world, especially the lost, the neglected, and the excluded
Embrace the missionary spirit by reaching out to all through prayer and service, excluding no one, so that all can be united in Jesus
"I love the Marist values of humble service to {our} God and to each other."
“As a member of the Marist Fathers, I have always been happy that the image and the example of Mary [are] held up [at Notre Dame Academy] as the model for the way to grow in faith and virtue.”