Jesuit Mottos & Education
Catholicism 101
Ignatian Prayer
The Life of Ignatius 1
The Life of Ignatius 2
100

This phrase means "for the greater glory of God."

What is AMDG?
100

This is our response to the opening phrase in prayer: "Let us remember . . ." 

What is "that we are in the holy presence of God?"

100

This prayer includes the line, "teach me to serve you as you deserve."

What is "The Prayer for Generosity"?

100

Ignatius was born in this place.

What is Loyola?

100

Ignatius studied this subject with young boys in Barcelona.

What is Latin?

200

This person coined the phrase persons "for and with others."

Who is Pedro Arrupe?

200

This word comes from a Greek word meaning "universal."

What is catholic?

200

This is a prayer manual written by St. Ignatius that makes up a four "week" retreat.

What are the Spiritual Exercises?

200

Ignatius engaged this process of decision-making that considers our prayer, desires, feeling and reason.

What is "discernment"?

200

Ignatius received an injury to his leg in battle in this place.

What is Pamplona?

300

This phrase means "care for the whole person."

What is cura personalis?

300

These are the three persons of the Trinity

What is Father, Son and Holy Spirit?

300

This word means the various ways we connect with God and the spiritual world.

What is "prayer"?
300

Ignatius would be called this name when he sought power and glory for himself as a knight.

What is Iggie?

300

Ignatius spent several months in a cave here, praying, fasting and writing.

What is Manresa?

400

These are the 3 Jesuit universities in California.

What are the University of San Francisco, Santa Clara University and Loyola Marymount University?

400

Catholics recognize the special role and authority of this person.

Who is the pope?

400
This kind of person takes a journey for a spiritual or religious reason.

What is a pilgrim?

400

Ignatius received a vision of success in Rome at this key place.

What is La Storta?

400

These 2 people became close friends to Ignatius at the University of Paris.

Who are Francis Xavier and Peter Faber?

500

The Society of Jesus is also known by this name.

What are "the Jesuits"?

500

This is the belief that all people who are in God remain united in both life and death.

What is "communion of saints"?

500

This Ignatian prayer guides one to review their day, listening for how God is at work in their lives.

What is the Examen?

500
Ignatius swapped clothes with a beggar and laid down his sword in this place.

What is Montserrat?

500
Jesuits profess these 3 vows.

What are poverty, chastity and obedience?

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