Jesuit Identity

Portrait of St. Ignatius of Loyola, drawn by S.I. graduate Nathan Zielke
Overview

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
For the Greater Glory of God

In the Jesuit tradition, St. Ignatius Parish School provides spiritual formation as the integral connection to the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of the whole child. Through opportunities of service and reflection, we encourage our children to respond to the invitation of St. Ignatius of Loyola to find God in all things, live for the greater glory of God, and live the Magis as they become young men and women for others.

To fulfill our mission of nurturing the soul and faith life of the children of our school community, St. Ignatius School provides liturgical services, retreats, sacrament preparation, formation, and service opportunities.

Fun Facts for Faith Formation
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Fun Facts for Faith Formation
Newsletters with videos

2023-2024
Families for Families
Meaning of the Advent Wreath (7th grade videos)

2022-2023
Grateful
Feast of St. Ignatius

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Profile of a Jesuit Educator

A Teacher of Competence who:

Professionally…..

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Six Characteristics of Ignatian Spirituality

Ignatian Spirituality…
  • sees life and the whole universe as a gift calling forth wonder and gratefulness.
  • gives ample scope to imagination and emotion as well as intellect.
  • seeks to find the divine in all things—in all peoples and cultures, in all areas of study and learning, in every human experience, and (for the Christian) especially in the person of Jesus.
  • cultivates critical awareness of personal and social evil, but points to God’s love as more powerful than any evil.
  • stresses freedom, need for discernment, and responsible action.
  • empowers people to become leaders in service, men and women for others, whole persons of solidarity, building a more just and humane world.

From An Ignatian Spirituality Reader, edited by George W. Traub, SJ.

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Magis

What is “Magis?” [pronounced "màh-gis"] It is a Latin word for “more,” and is taken from the motto of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” which is translated, “For the Greater Glory of God.”  Magis is a key element of Jesuit spirituality, inviting us to do more and to become more in the hope of offering greater service. The Jesuit tradition calls us in all matters to seek the greater good, the magis and become men and women for others.