This new edition of In the Footsteps of Marcellin Champagnat responds to changes in our world, in the Church and in the Marist Institute which are relevant to contemporary Marist education. It invites us to be, to feel and to act as a great global family committed to meeting the needs of children and young people. It reflects the exciting richness of our international reality, recognising that effectively adapting and applying the principles outlined in In the Footsteps of Marcellin Champagnat will demand dedicated reflection tailored to specific circumstances and contexts.

In the Footsteps of Marcellin Champagnat is a living document, inspiring us to be always open to new realities and to interpret and apply it in each of our ministries. It urges us to respond with flexibility to the challenges facing us in light of its principles.