After a two-year process of discernment, information gathering and reflection, we have completed the preparation of the Jesuit European Committee for Primary and Secondary Education – JECSE Strategic Development Plan. It is the fruit of intensive work, joint discernment with the Steering Committee members, and many consultations, meetings and discussions with the Delegate group. Thankfully, on September 8th 2022, members of the JECSE Education Commission met online to discuss the final document and the Plan was then officially approved by the JECSE Board.  The hard work of implementing the plan has already begun.  

“The Strategic Plan should be understood as part of an overall trajectory, building on the work of previous directors and moving towards a stronger and better resourced Office for the Delegates and Provinces in the European network. The plan is true to our essential character as a discerning organisation as we have carefully refined our understanding of how we will most effectively achieve our vision. The plan also responds to the task given to us by Father General Arturo Sosa SJ in 2020 to strengthen our European network of Jesuit schools.” (from the Foreword).

According to the Strategic Development Plan JECSE is committed to the following priorities:

• To promote reflective and collaborative processes of discernment.
• To provide complementary programmes of formation for school leaders and staff.
• To support schools in their efforts to offer in-depth faith formation and the skills to dialogue with other religions and worldviews.
• To foster a sense of being a part of the global community with a shared responsibility for our common mission.
• To support schools in the creation of a safe and healthy environment for all.

The plan will soon be available on our new website: www.jecse.org.