Join us as we celebrate our 6th annual Champagnat Day on Thursday, April 20. The 24-hour giving event commemorates the canonization of St. Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers, and celebrates those who live out the Marist mission — our students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and friends.
Our Giving Goal
Our goal this year is to raise $250,000 for the Marist Fund with the help of 1,200 donors so that we may continue to give students the advantage of an exceptional, Catholic education. Donors who give $50 or more will receive an embroidered Marist Chicago bucket hat, so you can wear your Marist pride wherever you go this summer.
What’s on the Champagnat Day Bucket List
Show your support with a gift on Champagnat Day – April 20th
Remember: When you give a gift of $50 or more, you will receive a Marist Chicago bucket hat.
In addition to donating, join us all week:
- Wear your Marist gear or our school colors Red & White
- Share our social media posts or create your own using #champagnatday
- Volunteer at our House Build – April 14th & 15th
- Attend Mass at the Marist Chapel – April 16th
- Pray the Rosary – April 17th
- Day of Canonization – April 18th
- Daytime live stream of Pat McGann ’94 and Alyssa Bergamini ’10 – April 20th
- Evening live stream of The “Not So Late Night Show” with Fr. Tom Hurley ’85 – April 20th
Special note: Any successful Bucket List requires putting it on paper & scheduling it. Get a blank copy of our Champagnat Day Bucket List here, and start reserving time to celebrate St. Marcellin Champagnat and the Marist mission this April 14-21, 2023.
All-New Giving Option Via Venmo
Marist is excited to offer the option to give Via Venmo this year on Champagnat Day. Venmo users can choose to make a donation to Marist High School using their Venmo balance, debit or credit card, or a linked bank account.
Bucket List and More: Details on the Week’s Events
This year, Marist will hold Champagnat Day, our annual day of giving, on April 20, 2023. To augment our giving day, we will celebrate St. Marcellin Champagnat throughout the week. Below is a calendar listing the rundown of the week’s activities. We will have multiple opportunities at which faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the Marist community can participate.
Champagnat Day House Build – April 14 & 15 (16 as rain date)
In conjunction with Campus Ministry, the service project will be on Friday and Saturday April 14th & 15th, with the rain date of Sunday, April 16th. In the spirit of St. Marcellin and his brothers, who shared in the construction of their house, “Our Lady of the Hermitage,” we are asking our community to join us as we roll up our sleeves to help construct a home that will support hurricane victims through the Help Build Hope project. We will need volunteers both days.
Volunteers Needed – Be Part of Our House Build
In April 14th and 15th, our job will be to construct 1 house frame – the basic walls and infrastructure – in ONE weekend in the Marist parking lot. The structure will then be transported to TROUP COUNTY Habitat for Humanity in LaGrange, Georgia for Tornado Relief. They will coordinate the completion of the house. The home will then be dedicated and given to a family in need. We are looking for teams and volunteers to fill these roles:
- PREPARERS: Measure and cut lumber (Friday only).
- CREW LEADERS: Oversee work crews (Fridayat 6:30 and Saturday all Day).
- FIRST AID STATION: Be available if needed in our first aid area.
- FOODIES: Help plan, prepare, or distribute food.
- PROMOTERS: Get the word out with Marist Community:
- (ie. Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Students and their families.)
- CLEANERS: Help keep area neat and safe during and after event.
- FLOATERS: Help out with miscellaneous duties throughout event.
View Informational Flyer: Marist High School Flyer
View Help Build Hope Build: HBH Event
Click Here for Details and to Register as a team, family, or individual.
Champagnat Day Kick-Off Mass with Fr. Tom Hurley ’85 – April 16
All are welcome to join us for Mass at Marist on April 16th at 5 p.m. in celebration of Champagnat Day with Fr. Tom Hurley ’85 presiding. We look forward to seeing you at the Marist Chapel.
Champagnat Day Mondays with Mary – April 17
Mondays with Mary is a weekly event that Brother Rich and Brigid Wolff have offered their time to ensure our community has the opportunity to pray the Rosary. On this date, Brother Rich will begin with a special prayer to St. Marcellin Champagnat and the Marist Brothers. Join us and let the Rosary take your mind off daily events and place you in the midst of Jesus and His Blessed Mother. All are welcome.
Remembering the Canonization of Saint Marcellin Champagnat – April 18
The Canonization of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, founder of the Marist Brothers, was celebrated on April 18, 1999 in Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City. We will interview community members in attendance and share throughout the school and online.
Champagnat Day School Mass – April 19
We will host a Champagnat Day School Mass with the entire school community to honor the founder of the Marist Brothers. Additionally, at this Mass, we will celebrate our faculty and announce the Champagnat Award recipients of the year.
CHAMPAGNAT DAY: Marist High School’s Day of Giving – April 20
Our annual giving day, Champagnat Day, will take place throughout the 24 hours on the 20th. Our goal this year is to raise $250,000 with the support of 1,200 donors. We will have “giving challenges” to support momentum throughout the day. The same platform will be used as last year. This website will share real-time updates. New this year is the option to give via Venmo. We also will have a service component for students during the day centered on our pillars.
Throughout the day, we will feature live stream coverage from the school with Pat McGann ’94 & Alyssa Bergamini ’10. The fun continues into the evening with The “Not So Late Night Show” with Fr. Tom Hurley ’85 and will feature Marist legends, students, faculty, and more. Additional details regarding challenges, Venmo, service projects, and more will be shared at a later date.
Champagnat Day Spring Rally – April 21
In conjunction with Student Activities, we will have a Champagnat Day Spring Rally. More details are forthcoming.
We appreciate your support as we work to share the mission of Marist with our community and ensure a successful day of giving. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.
Coming Soon . . .
Watch for another blog that will help make the most out of our giving website. We will share an overview to kickstart your understanding of what information it contains and give 5 simple tips to help navigate the site.
Until then, mark your calendars for April 20th, and keep an eye out for our volunteer registration for the Champagnat Day House Build.
In order for us to reach our $250,000 goal,
we need your help.
Get our bucket hat on your bucket list,
and give on April 20th
