Jesuit Identity & Campus Ministry: Quick Glossary
- Jesuit – The Jesuits are an apostolic religious community called the Society of Jesus. They are grounded in love for Christ and animated by the spiritual vision of their founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola, to help others and seek God in all things.
- Core Values – Rockhurst University, like all 27 Jesuit universities in the U.S., is guided by a set of core values. These annual themes are infused into the Rockhurst experience, from academics to special events to student reflections.
- Contemplation in Action
- Cura Personalis (care for the whole person)
- Finding God in All Things
- Magis (more/deeper)
- Reflection and Discernment
- Wisdom
- Community Engaged Learning Course – Rockhurst University class in which students participate in community service, then reflect (paper, discussion, etc.) upon that service as a graded assignment.
- Engage RU – Web-based portal where students learn about, register for, and log service hours. Tracking service hours is crucial for students (applying for Rockhurst housing, scholarships, graduation, jobs, medical school, graduate school, law school, post-grad service, etc.).
- Finucane Day of Service – An annual Orientation event that invites Rockhurst University incoming students, returning students, employees, and alumni to grow in service and fellowship with the KC community.
- Kateri – An intentional Community of students living together with the goals to grow in understanding of themselves and the world around them. They do this through the community pillars of simplicity, spirituality, hospitality, community, service, and sustainability.
- Mass – Worship that happens with Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist.
- Liturgy – A form of public prayer to God.
- Prayer Service – A gathering of people for a specific occasion as a form of worship.
- Retreat – A time set aside from campus for prayer, reflection, meditation, self-discovery, building relationships, and immersing oneself in nature.
- Solidarity-Immersion Trip – Annual trips during winter, spring, and summer breaks in which Rockhurst students travel to destinations such as Belize, Alabama, New York, the Dominican Republic, and Upper Michigan to work, learn, and laugh alongside our hosts. The application process starts each year in September.