In both the obscure and public aspects of their everyday lives, they seek to accept Christ's Spirit and give birth to the Reign of God. Community is at the heart of their way of life. It is the way that they announce the Gospel. Building communities and forming people who can build communities is the primary way that the mission isaccomplished. Because society is transformed by the action of groups, these communities affect social change and move closer to Chaminade's and Adele's vision of a society of Christian values.
Local communities remain autonomous, but now are grouped into regional, national, and world levels.
The international organization promotes unity and continuity and encourages dialogue, reflection, and mutual support. A leadership team and a general assembly every four years constitute the organizational structure. The international leadership team participates in the World Council of the Marianist Family, represents MLCs to ecclesiastical authorities, and ensures the presence and participation of the International Organization of MLCs in international affairs and world Christian associations. Members of all branches of the Marianist Family join in social justice efforts and in developing means of supporting a lifestyle that includes prayer, reflection on experiences in today's world, and service to the Church. Marianists seek creative ways to offer special care, particularly to the poor and the young.