The Marianist Family is a group of four associations in the Catholic Church that share a distinctive spirituality, charism, and mission. The Marianist tradition emerged in the wake of the French Revolution as a way to reinvigorate both the Church and the world in the style of Mary, mother of Jesus. This way is grounded in the idea of community and a discipleship of equals, and promotes these ideals through works of faith and social justice. The Marianist Lay Community of North America (MLC-NA) is the lay branch of the in North America. MLC-NA is made up of Lay Marianists and Marianist Lay Communities (MLCs)
