What are the Jesuit Values?

• Six values that are known as the principles of the Jesuits

Jesuit Values
o Magis: Meaning “more.” This is the challenge to strive
for excellence.
o Women & Men for and with Others: Sharing gifts, pursuing
justice, and having concern for the poor and marginalized.
o Cura Personalis: “Care for the individual person.” Respecting each
person as a child of God and all of God’s creations.
o Unity of Heart, Mind, & Soul: Developing the whole person and
integrating all aspects of our lives.
o Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG): For the Greater Glory of God
o Forming & Educating Agents of Change: Teaching behaviors that
reflect critical thought and responsible action on moral and
ethical issues.

How are the Jesuit values used?

• Values are used to drive and guide individuals in leadership
• These values can be incorporated into leadership roles and are used to
educate people on the Ignatian principles
• Used in every day life and are lived out in the way individuals lead

What should I do when using the Jesuit Values?

• Encourage group members to use the values to guide their work
• Incorporate the values into the work that you do
• Magis: the work you do as a leader should be done with the thought of
doing more
• Women & Men for and with Others: Use the value to broaden your
understanding of cultural and global differences and increase civic
engagement
• Cura Personalis: Taking care of the entire person and caring for the
individual needs
• Unity of Heart, Mind, and Soul: Leaders should find themselves within
and are more successful if they understand who they are as a person
• AMDG: Leadership should broaden one’s understanding of faith and create
a wide religious acceptance
• Forming & Educating Agents of Change: Educating on experiences to
increase awareness and growth

What should I never do when using the Jesuit values?

• Never force the Jesuit values on individuals
• Do not ostracize those who do not prefer to follow the Jesuit values as tips
• Do not loose sight of the values if you decide to utilize them in leadership