Jesuit Education
St Aloysius' College is one of two thousand Jesuit schools and universities worldwide.
Jesuit schools have a distinct tradition and ethos. The aim of Jesuit education is improvement in living and learning to the greater glory of God and for the common good (St Ignatius Loyola, 1491-1556, Founder of the Society of Jesus).
The characteristic ethos of a Jesuit school includes:
- a belief that God is to be found in all things and therefore that
all things are worthy of our study - Jesuit schools aim for academic
excellence and the self-discipline which underpins it
- care of the individual person - Jesuit schools aim to recognise
the God-given strengths of each pupil and to bring out the best in each
- the formation of a personal philosophy of life and the development
of the values, personal integrity and confidence that entails - this includes
encouraging a generous spirit of service of others, especially the least
fortunate in society
- the fostering of a relationship with God - Jesuit schools aim to do this by prayer and reflection and by passing on the spiritual tradition of St Ignatius Jesuit education goes beyond the important intellectual content of the curriculum. It is concerned with the fullest possible development and overall formation of each person.
Pope Benedict XIII named St Aloysius Gonzaga patron of Jesuit colleges in 1729. Pope Pius XI named St Aloysius patron of Christian youth in 1926.