St. Ignatius Research Paper

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Every year, on July 1st, 30 or so preteen boys from lower class Baltimore City homes button up their blue oxfords and attempt to tie their burgundy ties and begrudgingly climb aboard buses all over the city to take them to their first day at St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, also known as St. Ignatius which is a small, Jesuit, all boys middle school located in downtown Baltimore. The communities they come from force them to focus on and fend for themselves every single day. If they don't, they die. However, as they arrive, they are shocked and bewildered by the values and mission of St. Ignatius Loyola Academy which completely contrast the values and mindset of their lives prior to St. Ignatius. From day one, St. Ignatius emphasizes brotherhood. Unfortunately, the closest thing to brotherhood that the students know of, is ‘the hood’ they come from. As a result, the 30 or so students are very reluctant and resistant to this new lifestyle. The Jesuit lifestyle.
The Jesuit lifestyle that St. Ignatius Loyola Academy constructs for its students emphasizes selflessness and spirituality. The classes, chapels, sports teams, community service, and religious retreats …show more content…
The youngest child is often known for being a troublemaker. That’s exactly what the 6th graders are at St. Ignatius. They start off the year not doing homework, not paying attention in class, and not listening to any authority. They are immature balls of endless energy. As the year progresses and the students get older this energy doesn't go away. However, due to the structured Jesuit environment and the neverending pressure and correction from teachers, they learn to make a habit of channeling that energy into academic, physical, and spiritual growth. Most importantly, they learn to channel that energy into becoming ‘men for others’. By the end of their first year at St. Ignatius, 6th graders learn the true meaning of brotherhood but have not fully incorporated it into their daily lives
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