Characteristics of a Jesuit Education  
 
 
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A Jesuit Education
  • Is world-affirming; assists in the total formation of each individual within the human community; includes a religious dimension that permeates the entire education; is an apostolic instrument and promotes dialogue between faith and culture.

  • Insists on individual care and concern for each person; emphasizes activity on the part of the student and encourages life-long openness to growth.

  • Encourages a realistic knowledge of the world in which we live.

  • Proposes Christ as the model of human life; provides adequate pastoral care and celebrates faith in personal and community prayer, worship and service.

  • Is a preparation for active life commitment; serves the faith that does justice; seeks to form "men and women for others" and manifests a particular concern for the poor.

 
 
  • Is an apostolic instrument in service of the church, as it serves human society; prepares students for active participation in the church, the local community and for the services of others.

  • Pursues excellence in its work of formation; witnesses excellence.

  • Stresses lay-Jesuit collaboration; relies on the spirit of community among teaching staff and administrators, the Jesuit community; governing bodies, parents, former students and benefactors and takes place within a structure that promotes community.

  • Adapts means and methods in order to achieve its purpose most effectively; is a "system" of schools with a common vision and common goals; assists in providing the professional training and on-going formation that is needed; especially for teachers.
 
     
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