Regular full-time employees of JSN member schools are eligible for financial support as they participate in formative experiences of the Spiritual Exercises.  Employees who participate in retreats, seminars, spiritual direction, etc., specific to the Spiritual Exercises may receive up to $300 or ¼ the cost of each session per fiscal year (after applied school funding support as defined by a policy such as the school’s Professional Development Plan or Employee Handbook).  

Personal Statement – A candidate should submit a Personal Statement that includes a reflection on how the proposed experience would enhance his or her current or desired ministry in Jesuit secondary or presecondary education.  In preparing the statement, he or she should prayerfully consider the Universal Apostolic Preferences, particularly UAP01, “Showing the way to God,” and include that reflection within the essay. The statement should not exceed 350 words. 

Experience Description – Candidates should develop and submit a brief description of the proposed experience, including a summary of planned activity, the benefit of the experience to the individual and to the school, and the expected outcomes. 

Letter of Good Standing – The member school shall attest to a participant’s employment status in a Letter of Good Standing. 

Application Materials – Application materials are received on a rolling basis. Because funds are limited, these mini grants will be awarded in the order in which application materials are received. We cannot guarantee that all requests will be funded. 

Please send all materials and letters electronically to:  

The JSN Spiritual Exercises Mini Grant Program 
c/o Bob Reiser, SJ
Executive Director
Email: jccuseced@jesuits.org