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IGNATIAN ADULT FORMATION PROGRAM

A program designed to provide on-going formation in Ignatian Spirituality in order to facilitate ownership of the Ignatian vision both personally and professionally.

“We offer Ignatian spirituality as a specific gift to animate the ministry of the laity. This apostolic spirituality respects the unique spirituality of the individual, and adapts itself to present needs; it helps persons to discern their call ‘in all things to love and serve God.’”

WHY IGNATIAN FORMATION?

• To foster the companionship called for in GC34 between Jesuits and lay adults in our community. “Perhaps most important, we (Jesuits) join with them in companionship; serving together, learning from and responding to each other’s concerns and initiatives, and dialoguing with one another on apostolic objectives.”
• To encourage the apostolic priority of the service of faith and the promotion of justice with a preferential love of the poor. “As persons whose lives are centered on loving and serving God in all things, we (Jesuits) should help others recognize and discern the apostolic possibilities of their lives and work.”
• To minister to each member of the SICP community and their spiritual growth (cura personalis)
• To empower adult members of the community to assume responsibility of the Ignatian and Catholic mission.

(All quotes from GC 34, Decree 13)

Ignatian Formation Board
2008-2009

Dick Anderson -- SJ Chaplain of Adult Programs
Joe Brennan SJ -- Faculty Chaplain
Brianna Latko -- Assistant Principal
Matt Couture -- Director of Formation and Ministry
Jane Delaney -- English Department
Ray Kizelevicus -- English Department
Laura Howard -- Faculty Chaplain
Chuck Thompson -- Religious Studies Chairperson
Tom Ramsden -- Development Department

THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM

THE FIRST YEAR

The goal of the first year adult program is to introduce you to the following areas of Jesuit spirituality and Ignatian formation:

• The Mission Statement of Saint Ignatius College Prep
• The Grad at Grad The Life of Saint Ignatius
• The Spiritual Exercises
• The Examen Ignatian Values Days
• The Apostles Creed
• The architecture of Holy Family Church
• The History of Saint Ignatius College Prep What Makes a Jesuit School Jesuit?
• Introduction to Catholic Liturgy Jesuit vocabulary
• Ignatian Themes Workshop (summer following the first year)
• In addition, you will be accompanied on your journey by an Ignatian Companion -- a guide and mentor chosen from the veteran faculty and staff.

“The goal of our life is to live with God forever…” -- Ignatius of Loyola

THE SECOND YEAR

The goal of the second year adult program is to complete the Ignatian foundation begun in the first year, including work in the following key Jesuit areas:

• Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm
• Service in Jesuit Education
• Ignatian Contemplation
• Theology of Service
• Introduction to Catholic Liturgy
• Academic portfolio
• Preparing for the Spiritual Exercises
• Periodic reflections on the Examen

THE THIRD YEAR

The goal of the third year adult program is to invite all faculty and staff to experience the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. Building on the foundation of your first two years, you will be paired with a spiritual director for the nine-month spiritual journey. The key component this year is the 19th Annotated Retreat, a form of the Spiritual Exercises in everyday life.

“By accepting the invitation of St. Ignatius of Loyola to labor beneath the banner of Christ for the good of others, Jesuit schools effectively promote Jesus Christ’s justice and love for all people.” --Jesuit Conference, 2000

THE FOURTH YEAR

The goal of the fourth year adult program is to provide an opportunity for reflection on your experience of the Spiritual Exercises, as well the shared group work required for the Ignatian Capstone Project. A sampling of chapter themes from the core text (“The Sevenfold Yes”) includes:

• Recognizing our desire for a deeper love
• Consider a life rooted in God
• Building a lifelong community of love
• The Spiritual Exercises in everyday life
• The role of retreats Academic and Ignatian portfolio considerations

If you have any questions about the SICP Ignatian Formation Program, please call Laura Howard at Ext. 446 or e-mail at Laura.Howard@ignatius.org