Living up to the Ignatian Tradition

Posted on July 30, 2007
Filed Under Celebration, Faith and Spirituality, LIFE, Parenting and Family, School, ACET, UPCAT, etc | Viewed 1439 times

Yesterday 29 July at 3 pm, our family attended the Mass for the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola at the Ateneo High School Covered Courts. It was a moving experience, with the community of the whole Jesuit family, friends, alumni, students and benefactors, estimated (mine) to be about 3,000, in attendance. About 50 Jesuit priests were there, including religious from different parts of the world. At the end of the Mass, Jesuit priests who have been in the priesthood for 50 and 60 years have been honored. Free snacks, drinks and carts of “dirty” ice cream were abundant, which the young and the adults enjoyed.

The actual feast is on 31 July. There will be no classes.

My affiliation with the Ateneo started in the 80’s when my husband and I started with the MBA program. I stopped after 1 semester, started having a family, and it was only in 2004 that I decided to start all over again, to finally graduate in 2006.

I have entrusted my boys with the Jesuits where, especially in high school, the boys are taught the 5Cs.

An Atenean

is CHRIST-CENTERED;

is intellectually and academically COMPETENT;

has a well-formed CONSCIENCE, with the courage to defend what is right and to right what is wrong;

has COMPASSION for others, especially the poor and disadvantaged—a compassion that leads him to a life of service and work for justice and peace; and

will live out his COMMITMENT to his mission in life; to God and to society.

This is inspired by the Ignatian tradition and guided by Ignatian pedagogy which aims to mold young men into future leaders who will serve the Filipino society and contribute to the global community.

Thanks to the Ateneo, my boys continue to live up to this tradition.

My eldest daughter is also studying at the Ateneo—in Law School at Rockwell.

And look what we bought: T-shirts which we will wear in the next Ateneo games. Ateneo lost to FEU a while ago, but win or lose, IT’S THE SCHOOL WE CHOOSE.

Comments

16 Responses to “Living up to the Ignatian Tradition”

vince on July 30th, 2007 2:45 am

Sobrang sarap maging Atenista nakakahigh! kahit talo sa game kanina. Wooohoooo!! Go Ateneo!
Kongkong622 on July 30th, 2007 10:00 am

Yes, agree ako. Ang sarap maging Atenista (kahit college na nga lang). An Atenista is and will always be “a man for others”. BTW, Ateneo basketball has a soft spot in my heart for 2 reasons…first, I was on the first women’s team (center)...second, I used to date “the” center of the men’s team (uaap champs of that year but won’t say)...hahaha
Kyels on July 30th, 2007 11:54 am

The t-shirt is simple and nice!
dad on July 30th, 2007 12:34 pm

Atenista not only MFO but also FFC - “Fools for Christ” sabi ni Fr. Huang yesterday sa kanyang homily.
ba on July 30th, 2007 1:14 pm

Fundador sois Ignacio’y general de la compaña real!
issa mijares on July 30th, 2007 8:06 pm

tita dine! salamat sa pag-ampon sakin yesterday! hehehe! ang sarap maging atenista at masarap maging isang racoma! woohoo =D
Mox on July 30th, 2007 8:52 pm

mom, sabi nga sa homily ni fr. dacanay

“when ateneo wins, we talk about how great the game was, or kung gaano kagaling si chris tiu. but when ateneo loses, we talk about the deeper meaning of life.”

haha parang ikaw!
jhay on July 30th, 2007 9:27 pm

I sure miss those days. Oh well, I’m still proud of my heritage.

One big fight!
myepinoy on July 31st, 2007 3:00 am

my son is very happy about this occasion.
gracita on July 31st, 2007 3:24 am

i’m not going to challenge your post since i’m the first lasallian to comment
Flor P. Velasco on August 6th, 2007 9:43 am

Keep moving Ateneans not only in sports!

When the path becomes difficult, that’s no reason to give up. In fact, it means you’re making real progress.
The mountain becomes more rugged and steep the closer you get to the summit. Keep going, keep climbing, keep making the effort, and soon you’ll find yourself reaching the top.

The challenges you encounter are unquestionable proof that you’re making a positive difference. Make use of those challenges, not as an excuse to stop, but rather as a platform from which to push forward.

For the greatest achievements come in response to the greatest challenges. When the going gets rough, you are most certainly in the presence of profound opportunity.

When there is much that must be done, there is enormous value waiting to be created. Step boldly forward and claim that value.

Whatever may come, whatever may seem to block your path, choose to keep moving. There are truly magnificent rewards just on the other side of your persistent efforts.
grace on September 24th, 2007 10:34 am

yes…its really nice to ignite and live the ignatian spirituality. that is how Ateneans differ from the others and really make a difference… to live by the 4Cs and for MAGIS! Admajorem Dei Gloriam!
kaye on September 24th, 2007 10:39 am

Go for MAGIS!
Happy 20th Birthday, BA! : The D Spot on April 5th, 2008 2:41 am

[...] B Ateneo High School’s honors section for math, oh gee! All through the 4 years, learned the 5 C’s, lived them truly Inspired by the Ignatian tradition, guided by Ignatian [...]
Reginald James Lorico on July 31st, 2008 6:37 pm

Yes! Ang sarap maging ATENISTA! By heart palang ako, I hope to be part of it officially if ever I pass the ACET this September. It has been my dream since childhood! We just lost awhile ago to FEU but WIN OR LOSE, IT’S THE SCHOOL WE CHOOSE!
The Real Middle Child–Happy 19th Birthday Vince! : The D Spot on September 26th, 2008 10:53 pm

[...] He is walking proof of one who tries his best to strive to live up to the 4 Cs inspired by the Ignatian tradition of (1) being CHRIST-CENTERED, intellectually and academically competent, (2) having a well-formed [...]