Welcome to Andhra Loyola College

The Society of Jesuits

The Society of Jesus is a world-wide organisation of religious men, numbering about 20,000 spread all over the world, of whom over 4000 are working in the 20 provinces of India. In Andhra Pradesh alone, there are about 200 Jesuits working in schools and colleges, youth services and social work centres, in parishes and in missions, out-reach programmes, and in almost any and every form of service and ministry of the Church

Jesuit Education

		Is world-affirming. It assists in the total formation of each individual within the human community. It includes a religious dimension that permeates the entire education; it is an apostolic instrument that promotes dialogue between faith and culture.

		Insists on individual care and concern for each person. It emphasises active involvement on the part of the student and encourages lifelong openness to growth.

		Is value-oriented. It encourages a realistic knowledge, love and acceptance of the self.

		Proposes Christ as the model of human life. It provides adequate personal care and concern for others. It celebrates faith in personal and community prayer, worship and service.

		Is a preparation for active life-commitment. It serves the faith that promotes justice, seeks to form “men and women for others” and manifests a particular concern for the poor..

		Is an apostolic instrument in the service of the Church as it serves the human society. It relies on the spirit of community among administrators, teachers, parents, alumni and benefactors in an atmosphere that promotes unity.

		Adopts means and methods in order to achieve its purposes most effectively with a common vision and common goals. It assists in providing the professional training and on-going formation that is needed especially for administrators and teachers.