Ignatian Values
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Jesuit Mission
Loyola University Chicago Facts
First-Year Foundations
100

This Ignatian value calls us to consider how our actions impact others and our shared world.

What is Care for the Whole Person?

100

St. Ignatius was born in this European country.

What is Spain?

100

The mission of Jesuit education is to prepare students to be people for and with these.

What is Others?

100

 Loyola University Chicago is named after this Jesuit founder.

Who is St. Ignatius of Loyola?

100

 First-year students are encouraged to reflect on their experiences and find meaning in them, an exercise based on this Ignatian practice.

What is Reflection?

200

This core Ignatian principle emphasizes the idea of finding God in all things.

What is Finding God in All Things?

200

After a life-changing injury, Ignatius read two key books that inspired his spiritual transformation.

What are The Life of Christ and The Lives of the Saints?

200

This term describes the Jesuit commitment to helping others, especially those in need.

What is Social Justice?

200

This is the name of Loyola’s lakefront campus.

 What is Lakeshore Campus?

200

This Ignatian principle calls first-year students to make choices that align with their values and personal goals.

What is Discernment?

300

 This Ignatian practice involves regularly reflecting on your day to grow spiritually.

What is The Examen?

300

Ignatius founded the Society of Jesus with this group of companions.

Who were the First Companions?

300

 Jesuit institutions strive to develop students in mind, body, and spirit. This phrase captures this approach.

What is Educating the Whole Person?

300

Loyola University Chicago’s mascot is this animal.

What is a Wolf/Rambler

300

In Jesuit tradition, students are encouraged to focus on both academic excellence and personal growth through this commitment to holistic development.

What is Cura Personalis (Care for the Whole Person

400

This Latin phrase meaning "for the greater glory of God" is central to Jesuit education.

What is Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG)

400

Ignatius developed a set of meditations and prayers to help people draw closer to God.

What is The Spiritual Exercises?

400

The Jesuit motto encourages us to go where the need is greatest and work in the margins.

What is Serving the Marginalized?

400

 The motto of Loyola University Chicago is this Latin phrase.

What is Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam?

400

 Jesuit education encourages first-year students to engage in service projects to develop this trait, which involves empathy and action for others.

 What is Compassion?*

500

This concept, meaning "to become more," encourages continuous growth and self-improvement.

What is Magis?

500

 Ignatius was canonized as a saint in this year.

What is 1622?

500

Jesuit universities often focus on this type of leadership, inspired by Ignatian values.

What is Servant Leadership?

500

Loyola offers students a weekend building community and reflecting on their personal journey and transition to college with Campus Ministry

 What is The 360 Retreat?

500

Jesuit education emphasizes building this type of community to help students feel included and supported.

What is a sense of belonging?