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Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MARCELLIN CHAMPAGNAT PROFILE

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Birth

BORN IN FRANCE IN THE YEAR 1789

EDUCATION

MARCELLIN DID NOT GO TO SCHOOL VERY OFTEN SO HE WASN'T VERY SMART

Seminary

HE WAS KICKED OUT OF THE SEMINARY FOR DRINKING TOO MUCH.
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More seminary

HE EVENTUALLY GOT TO REJOIN AND BECAME A PRIEST AT AGE 27
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MARIST BROTHERS

HE FORMED THE MARIST BROTHERS IN 1817 TO EDUCATE UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS.
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MEMORARE in the snow

  • Marcellin and his friend went to visit JeanBaptiste
  • A horrible snow storm was occurring, and Marcellin was near death
  • He prayed the Memorare to Mary to spare his life
  • After that, he found a man and realized his life was saved.
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Jean Babtiste Montagne

  • Jean Babtiste was a 16 year old boy who was dying.
  • Marcellin went to visit Jean and noticed he had no knowledge of the faith.
  • Marcellin taught Jean everything he needed to know until sadly, Jean died.
  • This inspired Marcellin to educate all children who were poor about faith.
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Sainthood

MARCELLIN WAS CANONIZED A SAINT ON APRIL, 18 1999 BY POPE JOHN PAUL II.

Saint Marcellin Champagnat

  • "If you want to teach young people, first you must love them- love them all equally."