Feb 13 2008
Journal Entry 5 – Marist Charism
1. Define the word Charism.
The word charism means a power of grace and spiritual nature given by god.
2. Marcellin Champagnat outlined FIVE marist charisms that are identified within Marist schools.Describe THREE of these charisms.
3. Provide THREE examples of how you have seen these charisms evident within Parramatta Marist. a) Kind and caring teachers full with a huge amount of charism.
b) Brother like students
c) Close and caring community
4. List and describe TWO ways you believe we can create a better sense of ‘Marist Family’ within Parramatta Marist.
Have prayer groups, where people can say how their week is, anyone to pray for, etc.
Study groups at specified times in classes to, study together and help one another

