Saint Ignatius College Geelong
The rationale for our service program – Community Service and Social Justice is rooted in the belief of St. Ignatius that “love is shown in deeds rather than in words.” We invite our students to become “men and women for others” by educating their minds and hearts to horizons beyond their previous experience and into the world beyond the world they know. We believe it is important that they come in contact with people who on the surface may be unlike themselves, people who are poor, both materially and in spirit and body, people who are marginalized, socially or economically disadvantaged, and disabled either in mind or body.
Our support of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Meal Program for the economically disadvantaged are prime examples of our Ignatian Service in our local community. Internationally, we support the initiatives of our Ignatian Schools Network with regard to common projects such as our support of St Joseph’s College in Timor Leste.
The Saint Ignatius College Social Justice Committee aims to work in partnership with Catholic and Jesuit groups and associations in an active and advocating manner. We will assist these organisations in a way that respects their dignity and works to restore faith in community and the generosity of others. As a Committee we will follow the vision of the College, striving to create an education of the entire student of competence, conscience and compassion who dedicate themselves to the service of others. We will work for the greater glory of God in the Ignatian way.
As a school community we are inspired to work with the greater Jesuit community and work through the Social Justice Teachings of the Catholic Church.
In the name of Jesus, in the spirit of Ignatius companions, for a faith that does justice.
Assistance at St. Thomas Primary School
Year 9 Community service initiatives
For further information about our programs please follow the links to the relevant policy statements:
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