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Here is a compilation of resources, experiences, recommendations and classroom materials some of you have found useful and have generously taken the time to share with your colleagues around the world. Thank you!

The following are experiences and recommendations which teachers have shared on how they have learnt from the current situation and which you might find helpful.

Pete Musso, United States of America | Oct 11th, 2022

A Trauma-Informed Teaching and Learning Framework for Building Relationships: the IPP
Each school year we begin again.  And when we do, The First Principle & Foundation reminds us to consider our gifts, remain open to where the spirit might be calling us, and be grateful, “For... Go To Global Story

Limarley Kingsale, Netherlands | Jun 28th, 2022

School Retreat in Drongen
The lockdowns during Covid has done much to each of us. This can obviously be seen in the changes in behavior of our students which reminds us of the importance of cura personalis. The cura... Go To Global Story

Patricia Luehrmann, United States of America | Mar 17th, 2022

Walking With the Excluded
The sole focus of Jesuit education has never been academic excellence alone. Rather, combining academic prowess with action — especially in service to others less fortunate — is the goal. Merging academic achievement with this... Go To Global Story

Educate Magis, | Mar 8th, 2022

Promoting and Protecting Secondary Education – JRS
In this article, JRS Uganda shares the efforts taken to support Secondary Education in Adjumani, Northern Uganda, at the border to South Sudan, since 2016. And the pressure on the delivery of education services, which have been... Go To Global Story

Magda Gruszka, Poland | Feb 17th, 2022

‘When God closes the doors He opens many windows’ – how the pandemic changed our understanding of global citizenship
Before the pandemic the Jesuit High School in Gdynia had several international projects where our students visited and welcomed students and teachers from Jesuit schools in Europe, USA and Australia. Due to the pandemic all... Go To Global Story

Lorena López, Guatemala | Nov 16th, 2021

Congreso Internacional de Innovación Educativa: retos y propuestas para un nuevo modelo educativo humanista, trascendente, transformador e innovador
El Congreso Internacional de Innovación Educativa ”Padre Luis Achaerandio S.J.” se llevó a cabo en Guatemala, del 24 al 26 de agosto de 2021. El objetivo general del congreso fue el de presentar las intenciones... Go To Global Story

Odalis Migdalia García giménez, Ecuador | Nov 15th, 2021

Enseñar Ciencias en Tiempos de Pandemia: una oportunidad para aprender desde una realidad que nos involucra a todos
El trabajo que se muestra a continuación, representa una recopilación de diferentes herramientas usadas en sesiones de aprendizaje, donde se trató de llevar el colegio a la casa, donde el conocimiento científico, cobra valor, ya... Go To Global Story

Educate Magis, | Nov 4th, 2021

Chad: A community’s commitment to education during COVID-19 – JRS West Africa
In this article JRS West Africa shares interviews with refugee students, their parents, and teachers who had to find innovative ways to guarantee they could continue pursuing their education despite the limited resources when schools... Go To Global Story
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These Ignatian reflections, prayers and resources have been created in response to the current situation. We hope you, your colleagues and students find these helpful. If you have similar resources please do share them!

Stay Healthy! - Resources for the Soul

These days we often hear others and ourselves say “Stay healthy!” and it is indeed great advice and encouragement. Staying healthy mentally and spiritually is key to help us get through this challenging time. Thankfully there are many encouraging and creative initiatives, articles, videos, reflections and prayers from our schools, our Ignatian family and beyond that can help us to take care of our minds, to stay grounded and to pray and reflect to raise our spirits.  Read this Global Story

The Preferences in a Time of Uncertainty and COVID-19

Fr. General Arturo Sosa, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, addresses Jesuits, Jesuit partners, and people of good will around the world in talking about the challenges of looking forward in a time of uncertainty. Watch this Video

10 Ignatian Tips for Coping with Coronavirus

St. Ignatius Loyola was a survivor, he survived a major life-threatening injury, convalescence, life begging on the road and times of great uncertainty. He developed an approach to ‘living through difficulty’ based on his experience and using certain rules of thumb. Based on these insights, I humbly offer some reflections and practical advice which may be of help. Read this Reflection

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An Examen while in Quarantine

The tradition of praying the Examen develops in us a greater self-understanding and more importantly, a growing awareness of how God is actively involved in our lives. In this video you will find a guide through an Ignatian Examen specifically designed for reflection during this time while many of us are in quarantine and adapting to different living and working situations. Watch the Examen

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Students from our Jesuit schools are sharing their reflections on how they are living and experiencing the current situation, specifically with the recent return to school situation. We would love to add your students’ reflections too. Click here for more information. 

Cora Antonio, United States of America | Jun 16th, 2021

Students Reflections Part 15 “My Return to School During Covid19” – Bellarmine College Preparatory, USA
Here are more reflections submitted by my students as part of Global Student Project My Return to School During Covid19. My students look forward to reading their peers’ reflections from other Jesuit schools around the world.  Thank... Read these Reflections

Cora Antonio, United States of America | Jun 16th, 2021

Students Reflections Part 14 “My Return to School During Covid19” – Bellarmine College Preparatory, USA
Here are more reflections submitted by my students as part of Global Student Project My Return to School During Covid19. My students look forward to reading their peers’ reflections from other Jesuit schools around the world.  ... Read these Reflections

Cora Antonio, United States of America | Apr 2nd, 2021

Students Reflections Part 13 “My Return to School During Covid19” – Bellarmine College Preparatory, USA
Here are more reflections submitted by my students as part of Global Student Project My Return to School During Covid19. My students look forward to reading their peers’ reflections from other Jesuit schools around the world.  Thank... Read these Reflections

Cora Antonio, United States of America | Apr 2nd, 2021

Students Reflections Part 12 “My Return to School During Covid19” – Bellarmine College Preparatory, USA
Here are more reflections submitted by my students as part of Global Student Project My Return to School During Covid19. My students look forward to reading their peers’ reflections from other Jesuit schools around the world.  Thank... Read these Reflections

Cora Antonio, United States of America | Apr 1st, 2021

Students Reflections Part 11 “My Return to School During Covid19” – Bellarmine College Preparatory, USA
Here are more reflections submitted by my students as part of Global Student Project My Return to School During Covid19. My students look forward to reading their peers’ reflections from other Jesuit schools around the world. ... Read these Reflections

Cora Antonio, United States of America | Mar 31st, 2021

Students Reflections Part 10 “My Return to School During Covid19” – Bellarmine College Preparatory, USA
I am delighted to share the following reflections submitted by my students as part of Global Student Project My Return to School During Covid19. My students look forward to reading their peers’ reflections from other Jesuit schools... Read these Reflections

Cora Antonio, United States of America | Mar 31st, 2021

Students Reflections Part 9 “My Return to School During Covid19” – Bellarmine College Preparatory, USA
I am delighted to share the following reflections submitted by my students as part of Global Student Project My Return to School During Covid19. My students look forward to reading their peers’ reflections from other Jesuit schools... Read these Reflections

Cora Antonio, United States of America | Mar 30th, 2021

Students Reflections Part 8 “My Return to School During Covid19” – Bellarmine College Preparatory, USA
I am delighted to share the following reflections submitted by my students as part of Global Student Project My Return to School During Covid19. My students look forward to reading their peers’ reflections from other Jesuit schools... Read these Reflections
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