First Year Cohort Formation
Through exposure to materials and reflection on experience personnel new to McQuaid Jesuit will appropriate our Ignatian way of life and mission, enabling full participation in the apostolic work of the Society of Jesus at McQuaid Jesuit. Expert presenters will delve deeply into areas of expertise and personal interaction with materials will inspire living and educating with a heightened sense of awareness and intentionality, leading to personal growth and development. Forming lay collaborators within this matrix will yield more effective Jesuit educators, administrators and support staff embued with a sense of mission at McQuaid jesuit.
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Outcomes |
At the conclusion of the first year, the cohort will have basic knowledge of the life of St. Ignatius, Ignatian Spirituality andthe Spiritual Exercises, Jesuit History and Mission, the History of McQuaid Jesuit, Ignatian Pedagogial Paradigm, Ignatian Service and Leadership in the Ignatian Tradition. |
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Information |
Text to guide this phase of learning: The Jesuit Guide to Everything by James Martin SJ Monthly meetings highlighting salient topics to Ignatian Spirituailty and Jesuit Pedagogy |
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Formation |
Monthly Cohort Meetings: Place: Campus Ministry Conference Room (Wegman STEM Center) Time: 3:15-4:30 PM Format: The first part of each meeting (3:15-3:50) features a guest speaker respected for her/his expertise in the area presented. The second part of each meeting (3:50-4:30) is reserved for Reflection and Conversation lead by members of the cohort. Course of Study: October 1, 2018 Theme: The Life of Ignatius Presenters: Adrienne Suter & Jeff Grifa, 2018 Mahar Scholars, Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies, Boston College Reflection and Conversation: Ch. 1 & 2; Reflection (to guide the reading): pg. 402-403
November 5, 2018 Theme: Ignatian Spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises Presenter: Andy Hoelperl, Theology Dept. Reflection and Conversation on: Ch. 3 & 4; Reflection (to guide the reading): pg. 403-404
December 3, 2018 Theme: Jesuit History and Mission Presenter: Dr. Kathy Ruppert, History Dept. Reflection and Conversation on: Ch. 5 & 6; Reflection (to guide the reading): pg. 404-405
January 7, 2019 Theme: History and Mission of McQuaid Jesuit Presenter: Dr. Christopher Parks, Dean of Students Reflection and Conversation: Ch. 7 & 8; Reflection (to guide the reading): pg. 405-406
February 4, 2019 Theme: Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm Presenter: Dan Hershel, Director of Curriculum Reflection and Conversation: Ch. 9 & 10; Reflection (to guide the reading): pg. 406
March 4, 2019 Theme: Ignatian Service Presenter: Patrick Flaherty, Director of Service and Justice Reflection and Conversation: Ch. 11-14; Reflection (to guide the reading): pg. 406-408
April 29, 2019 First Year Cohort Day Long Retreat (8:30 AM-3:00 PM) Facilitator: Damian Zynda Place: Mercy Spirituality Center 65 Highland Ave. Rochester, NY 14620
May 6, 2019 Theme: Leadership in the Ignatian Tradition Presenter: Matt Thomas JD, Director of Athletics
June (Dates TBA) UNE Province "Partners in Mission Retreat" Loyola Center, Morristown, NJ |
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Transformation |
Integration of course materials with life experience is central to Ignatian Spirituality. Integration experiences include:
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