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HISTORY / MISSION / VISION
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History
The upheavals of the French Revolution of 1789 accentuate the urgent and widespread needs for catechesis and Christian education in the countryside. A 28 years young vicar, freshly arrived in his rural parish of La Valla (Loire) south-east of Lyon, undertakes an action to face it. He invites two young people of goodwill and already resolved, to live in a community and prepare for their future mission, by earning their bread by craftsmanship.It was the 2 nd of January, 1817; Father Marcellin Champagnat thus modestly founded the Secular Religious Institute of the “Little Brothers of Mary”.
The motto of his Institute is:
“All to Jesus by Mary. All to Mary for Jesus”
His spirituality:
Marian availability, and the meaning of the Church
His spirit:
Evangelical simplicity, and fraternal understanding.
His mission:
Apostolic zeal, youth education, and attention to the less fortunate.
The upheavals of the French Revolution of 1789 accentuate the urgent and widespread needs for catechesis and Christian education in the countryside. A 28 years young vicar, freshly arrived in his rural parish of La Valla (Loire) south-east of Lyon, undertakes an action to face it. He invites two young people of goodwill and already resolved, to live in a community and prepare for their future mission, by earning their bread by craftsmanship.It was the 2 nd of January, 1817; Father Marcellin Champagnat thus modestly founded the Secular Religious Institute of the “Little Brothers of Mary”.
The motto of his Institute is:
“All to Jesus by Mary. All to Mary for Jesus”
His spirituality:
Marian availability, and the meaning of the Church
His spirit:
Evangelical simplicity, and fraternal understanding.
His mission:
Apostolic zeal, youth education, and attention to the less fortunate.
About Us
Our Mission
To create a committed, supportive, and connected Champville Alumni community that helps build a strong base over the years to support the community itself, champville, and the societies where it has a presence.
Our Vision
Champville Alumni shall serve as a platform to reach the biggest number of graduates in Lebanon or abroad and grow the champville alumni community while establishing loyalty.