Jesuit education
Jesuit education, rooted in the philosophy of St. Ignatius Loyola, is a Catholic approach focused on developing the "whole person" (mind, body, spirit) for leadership, service, and justice, aiming for the "greater glory of God and the common good".
It integrates a rigorous liberal arts curriculum with faith and ethics, using the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (Experience, Reflection, Action) to foster critical thinking, compassion, and a commitment to social justice, preparing students to be "men and women for others" who use their talents to transform the world.
Core Principles & Characteristics
Cura Personalis (Care for the Whole Person): Holistic development of intellect, imagination, conscience, and spirit.
Magis (The More): Striving for excellence and greater service.
Men and Women for Others: A focus on service, especially to the poor and marginalized, and advocating for social justice.
Faith & Culture: Exploring the intersection of faith, reason, and culture, with each discipline revealing something sacred.
Discernment: Learning to make thoughtful choices in life and career, recognizing God's presence in daily life.
The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP)
This model guides teaching and learning:
Context: Understanding the situation and experiences.
Experience: Drawing on real-life situations and learning.
Reflection: Analyzing experiences to gain deeper understanding (intellectual, emotional, spiritual).
Action: Deciding how to respond and act based on reflection.
Evaluation: Assessing the outcomes of the action.
Goals & Outcomes
Develops leaders who are compassionate, competent, and committed to justice.
Encourages lifelong learning, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Fosters gratitude, attentiveness, and a sense of vocation.
Prepares graduates to be agents of positive change in a diverse world.
My daughter Chiara is following in mine and my brother’s example and she is being educated in one of the best schools in Italy 🇮🇹. A Jesuit school in Rome.
We had begun our education at a Jesuit school in Palermo.
It integrates a rigorous liberal arts curriculum with faith and ethics, using the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (Experience, Reflection, Action) to foster critical thinking, compassion, and a commitment to social justice, preparing students to be "men and women for others" who use their talents to transform the world.
Core Principles & Characteristics
Cura Personalis (Care for the Whole Person): Holistic development of intellect, imagination, conscience, and spirit.
Magis (The More): Striving for excellence and greater service.
Men and Women for Others: A focus on service, especially to the poor and marginalized, and advocating for social justice.
Faith & Culture: Exploring the intersection of faith, reason, and culture, with each discipline revealing something sacred.
Discernment: Learning to make thoughtful choices in life and career, recognizing God's presence in daily life.
The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP)
This model guides teaching and learning:
Context: Understanding the situation and experiences.
Experience: Drawing on real-life situations and learning.
Reflection: Analyzing experiences to gain deeper understanding (intellectual, emotional, spiritual).
Action: Deciding how to respond and act based on reflection.
Evaluation: Assessing the outcomes of the action.
Goals & Outcomes
Develops leaders who are compassionate, competent, and committed to justice.
Encourages lifelong learning, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Fosters gratitude, attentiveness, and a sense of vocation.
Prepares graduates to be agents of positive change in a diverse world.
My daughter Chiara is following in mine and my brother’s example and she is being educated in one of the best schools in Italy 🇮🇹. A Jesuit school in Rome.
We had begun our education at a Jesuit school in Palermo.
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