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Going deeper in your spiritual life

Everyone has a spiritual life because everyone is a spiritual being, created and loved by God. Whether you are taking your first steps or looking to go deeper, here are some great ways to keep growing.

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What is Ignatian Spirituality?

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Spiritual accompaniment

Imagine online prayer

The Spiritual Exercises in daily life

Going on retreat

What we offer

How we can help

We meet people where they are, accompanying them on their journey with God through life. We also train and resource others in the art of prayer, accompaniment and discernment.

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Weeks of guided prayer

Deepening and expanding time with God.

Retreat days

Leading a retreat adapted for where you are.

Training & Formation

Training in accompaniment, prayer and discernment.

The Way

Explore our journal of Christian spirituality.

Communal discernment

Inviting God into the process.

Pray as you go

Pray wherever you are.

Where we work

Where we work

We aim to be a pioneering presence of mission in the UK, meeting people where they are. Here are our main contexts.

Schools

Helping our schools to live out St Ignatius’ vision for education.

Prisons

Providing an opportunity for prisoners to be listened to, understood and cared for.

Parishes & Dioceses

Offering guided prayer, training and formation for local faith communities.

University chaplaincies & youth ministry

Helping young people to identify where God is moving in their daily lives.

Online

Accompanying people online through virtual retreats and guided prayer.

Education

Learning to live a spiritual life

How we are supporting the Jesuit schools in Britain.

Training

Conferences & retreats

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Schools

Information for Parents

Apostolic Visitation

British Province Schools

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Prayer & Liturgy

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The Characteristics of Jesuit Education Explanation

The Characteristics of Jesuit Education Explanation

Explanation and background on The Characteristics of Jesuit Education (1986), the foundational text of Jesuit education worldwide. The text itself can be found in Resources.

Jesuit Education

Ignatian Pedagogy

Jesuit Schools

Catholic Education

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