The Marianist Family is comprised of the Society of Mary, Marianist brothers and priests; the Daughters of Mary Immaculate, Marianist Sisters; Lay Marianists; and the Alliance Mariale. The Marianist Lay Community of North America seeks to: - Foster relationships among Lay Marianists and Marianist Lay Communities; - Discern and respond to shared needs and concerns of Lay Marianists and Marianist Lay Communities; - Develop effective language, processes, and structures that help Lay Marianists and Marianist Lay Communities proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ; - Collaborate with other branches of the Marianist Family to achieve this vision; and - Represent the interests of Lay Marianists and Marianist Lay Communities to the broader Marianist Family and to the Church.