5/15/13 1 Blessed William Joseph Chaminade “Do Whatever He Tells You.” Fr. Chaminade Notes Father Chaminade Life – Born April 8 th 1761 in Perigueux ,France – 3 of his brothers were priests – Ordained a priest in 1785 – In 1790 after the outbreak of the French Revolution, he moved to Bordeaux, where he spent most of his life. Fr. Chaminade Notes Chaminad e Forced into preaching secretly when he refused to take an oath to the revolutionary gov’t In 1795 he was given the delicate task of receiving back into the Diocese priests who, having taken the constitutional oath, wanted to make their peace with the Church. He facilitated the reconciliation of some 50 priests. Fr. Chaminade Notes Father Chaminade – 1797: Went to Spain where he spent 3 years at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Pillar – In Spain he was inspired to found a family of religious and laity dedicated to Mary – Fr. Chaminade Notes Father Chaminade 1800: He returned to France & started the Sodalities of Our Lady Used as tool to promote to de- secularization of France at the start of the 19 th century Fr. Chaminade Notes Father Chaminade – Fr. Chaminade’s concept of sodality was to gather all Christians, men & women, into a community of Christian followers who are committed to living and sharing their faith, supporting the gospel. The most important thing was working under the protection of the Virgin Mary. Fr. Chaminade Notes
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Blessed William Joseph Chaminade
“Do Whatever He Tells You.”
Fr. Chaminade Notes
Father Chaminade n Life
– Born April 8th 1761 in Perigueux ,France
– 3 of his brothers were priests
– Ordained a priest in 1785
– In 1790 after the outbreak of the French Revolution, he moved to Bordeaux, where he spent most of his life.
Fr. Chaminade Notes
Father Chaminade
n Forced into preaching secretly when he refused to take an oath to the revolutionary gov’t
n In 1795 he was given the delicate task of receiving back into the Diocese priests who, having taken the constitutional oath, wanted to make their peace with the Church. He facilitated the reconciliation of some 50 priests. Fr. Chaminade Notes
Father Chaminade – 1797: Went to Spain
where he spent 3 years at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Pillar – In Spain he was inspired to found a
family of religious and laity dedicated to Mary
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Fr. Chaminade Notes
Father Chaminade n 1800: He returned
to France & started the Sodalities of Our Lady n Used as tool to
promote to de-secularization of France at the start of the 19th century
Fr. Chaminade Notes
Father Chaminade – Fr. Chaminade’s concept of
sodality was to gather all Christians, men & women, into a community of Christian followers who are committed to living and sharing their faith, supporting the gospel. § The most important thing was
working under the protection of the Virgin Mary.
Fr. Chaminade Notes
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Father Chaminade n The Sodality of
Bordeaux was responsible for bringing Christianity back to France.
n The sodalities spread throughout France because of Fr. Chaminade’s inspiration.
Fr. Chaminade Notes
Father Chaminade
n In 1801 he received the title of Missionary Apostolic from the Holy See.
n It was the official confirmation of his insights into the Church in this new era.
Fr. Chaminade Notes
Father Chaminade
n In 1817, Fr. Chaminade founded the Society of Mary and the Daughters of Mary Immaculate – Both societies would
dedicate their vocation to teaching
– 1830- Sought to establish a network of schools to train Catholic teachers
Fr. Chaminade Notes
Father Chaminade n He died
peacefully in Bordeaux on 22 January 1850
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Father Chaminade n The Marianists came to the United
States in 1848 in Dayton, Ohio
Fr. Chaminade Notes
The Marianists
n Vows – Poverty – Live Simply – Chastity – Life of celibacy
to deepen prayer life – Obedience – to the
mission – Stability – life long
dedication to Mary & her mission in the Church § Gold ring on the right
hand Fr. Chaminade Notes
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The Marianists
n Life – Community life is important – Mary should be the model for the community
§ Her discipleship, simplicity and hospitality to God Fr. Chaminade Notes
Membership in the Society of Mary
n Aspirancy – Period of discernment. – Young man feels called to religious life &
comes to live in the community. – Promises to prepare for religious life – Given his habit and a crucifix – Generally one year
Fr. Chaminade Notes
Membership in the Society of Mary
n Novitiate – Young man enters a year as a novice (new
member) – Begins a period of study of theology and
philosophy in preparation for vows.
Fr. Chaminade Notes
Membership in the Society of Mary
n Temporary Profession – Young man takes vows of poverty,
chastity and obedience for a period of one year.
– Vows are renewable for 3 to 6 years. – At profession, he is given a silver ring to
symbolize his commitment – He finishes his education and begins his
work in the apostolate (work of the order)
Fr. Chaminade Notes
Membership in the Society of Mary
n Perpetual Profession – After b/w 3 & 6 years as a temporarily
professed brother, he can request perpetual vows (vows for life)
– After a consultation, permission of perpetual vows comes from Rome.
– Brother professes vows of poverty, chastity, obedience & stability for life.
– Given a golden ring as a symbol of his life commitment.
Fr. Chaminade Notes
Province of Meribah n Founded in 1976 n Apostolates
– Chaminade H.S. – Kellenberg
Memorial H.S. – St. Martin de
Porres Marianist School
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The Marianists n Marianist Education
– Educate for the formation of faith – Provide and integral, quality education – Educate in family spirit – Educate for service, justice
and peace – Education to shape the future – Atmosphere educates
