Understanding Our Heritage, Living the Mission 

This series provides a brief overview about Jesuit heritage and education. Each section includes a two-minute video, selected readings and reflection questions. We hope that you find it useful for orienting faculty, staff and students.

St. Ignatius LoyolaSt. Ignatius Loyola:

The Founder of the Jesuits

The world being held in someone's handsIgnatian Spirituality:

The World is Charged with the Grandeur of God

Two people wearing head scarves smilingJesuit Core Values: 

Whole Persons of Solidarity for the Real World

ClassroomJesuit Education: 

Developing People of Competence and Compassion

Students holding handsThe Jesuit Tradition in Today's World: 

Gifts of Our Ignatian Heritage

Shirt that says "It's a Xavier Thing"½ñÈÕ¿´ÁÏ: 

An Historical Perspective

Professor Teaching studentsSeeking Integration and Wisdom

The Xavier Way


Professor Teaching to StudentsOur Hope and Joys for ½ñÈÕ¿´ÁÏ

Gaudium et Spes


Three people holding food and talkingReligious Pluralism and the Campus Community

The Lived Experience of Nostra Aetate

Person reading a book outside

Inspired Decision-Making:

Personal and Communal Discernment

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