FAITH
What is Ignatian Collegians?
Ignatian Collegians is a reflection and discernment program for undergraduate students of various faiths who are serving regularly in the local community. Ignatian Collegians commit to reflecting on that experience through the lens of Ignatian spirituality. The program runs for six weeks during the Fall semester and continues with monthly meetings into the Spring semester. The weekly meetings will introduce different methods of Ignatian reflection, prayer and discernment through which students will have an opportunity to reflect and share about their experience of service. During the Spring semester, students are encouraged to continue meeting monthly for ongoing sharing of their reflections.
Why “Ignatian” Collegians?
"Ignatian" refers to St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Students who participate in this group commit to learning more about and engaging in prayer and reflection that includes dimensions of Ignatian spirituality. Some of the characteristics of Ignatian Spirituality include finding God in all things, being contemplatives in action, being free from attachment in order to discern responsible action, and being men and women for and with others.
Why should you apply?
Participating in the Ignatian Collegians program give you the opportunity to…- Meet other students who are doing service within the local community
- Learn about reflection and discernment processes
- Engage in discussions on service and the impact it has on who you are called to be.
Program Requirements:
- Students must be able to commit to meeting weekly from October 22 to December 4 (no meeting the week of Thanksgiving). Meetings will be scheduled based on accepted participants’ availability.
- Students must be willing to commit to meeting monthly during the second semester.
- Students must be doing service that involves direct contact with the community on a regular basis.
- An online application must be filled by out and the student must be accepted into the program.
Additional links:
- More information about St. Ignatius of Loyola.
- More information about Ignatian Spirituality.
- Explanation of the Examen, a prayer recommended by St. Ignatius.
- Other prayers in the Ignatian tradition.
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