Motion Paths In After Effects CS6?

Hello,

I was wondering if you could draw a motion path for objects to follow. I have multiple objects(12) that all need to follow on the same path. Do I have to animate all of them individually, or can I draw a path? These objects are NOT masks. They are text imported from Illustrator(CS6).

If Microsoft Powerpoint can do it, then surely Adobe can...

Thanks,

Jack Reynolds

Reynolds Films 2014