Welcome

The process of joining the Marists is a thoughtful and considered one. Through the various stages of discernment, a person can comfortably get to know the Marist community. It also allows the community to welcome and encourage those discerning a vocation with the Marists. This mutual exchange of prayer, introspection, and friendship helps a person to discern God’s intention for his life.

The Marists want to give you time to make a good decision. We want you to feel confident that this is what you want to do with your life. We don’t want to rush you.

Although the process varies to suit the needs of different people, the Marists follow a flexible schedule throughout the candidacy process.

Inquiry

Once a person contacts the Marists, we will send him an informational packet. The packet includes a request to fill out and mail us a form that helps us to get acquainted. Once we receive the form, the Vocation Director will follow up with a phone call and an invitation to visit one of four Marist communities with him.

If the person is interested, he will be invited to stay for a weekend or longer depending upon his schedule. The sites include San Felipe parish in Brownsville,Texas, Marist College in Washington, DC, Marist School in Atlanta or the Marist postulancy house in Berkeley. The visit gives the Marists and the candidate a chance to get to know each other and establish a comfortable relationship.