👉 The term "Marist" is a name given to a specific group of people who were influential in the development and growth of the Catholic Church and its teachings. The term was often used by priests, laypeople, and even non-Catholics to refer to them, as they were considered members of the Order of Friars Minor (also known as Marists) or other religious orders. The Marists were a group of people who were trained in the principles of Christian mysticism and spirituality.