Our Presence in School Situations where diverse Values are held

89. In schools directed by a team of lay teachers, where we are either alone or working with other consecrated people, we co-operate in the integral education of the human person. We respect the convictions and tasks of the other teachers, and we do our best to bring dialogue to such a stage that people can be attentive to the voice of God.

Whatever may be our role there, we are Gospel witnesses in the school situation. We contribute to the building up of society and of the Kingdom of God by working to provide a human development illuminated by faith¹.

89.1 The Brother who is engaged in a work that is not controlled by the Institute is obliged to be a witness to Jesus Christ by the quality of his life and his service. In all such cases, his professional involvement must be in accord with his being a Marist religious. (cf 40, 3)