SXC MAGIS Its not a club Its a

SXC MAGIS It’s not a club It’s a way of life

• Motto: Be More. Do More • Mission: To foster Jesuit values in the everyday lives of the students, teachers, office staff and co-workers. • Method: Focused practice of Jesuit values with the underlying Ignatian principle that “Love is best shown in deeds rather than words. ”

FAQ • 1. When was MAGIS International established? In 1997 in Europe • 2. Who is MAGIS SXC designed for? MAGIS SXC is designed for young people who are connected with Jesuits, and who wish for real and deep connection with God and one another through Ignatian spirituality.

Why “MAGIS”? • Magis” is a Latin term which means „more”, “the most”, “the greatest”, “the best”. MAGIS SXC is designed for those who desire to develop constantly, not to be content with the present but to achieve more and more.

MAGIS Experiments – what is it? • MAGIS Experiments are proposals of several forms of activity, which are designed to allow you to experience something totally new! Everything is designed for you, to help you get to know God better and love better.

There a few categories of MAGIS Experiments. The members are invited to take part in any all of them: • Pilgrimage Experiment • Spiritual Experiment • Service Experiment (social or ecological) • Social and Cultural Experiment • Artistic Experiment

Pilgrimage Experiment • A cycle, a motorbike, or your own two feet – whatever the means, you are sure to enjoy the challenge and the reward of hitting the road and reaching your destination. When a heavy backpack weighs you down and the comforts of your everyday life seem like a distant memory, you might be surprised to find how the things you thought you could never do without are actually unimportant.

Spirituality Experiment • If your wish is to plunge deep into prayer and discover the meaning of life for you, activities in this category will assist you. These Experiments aim to further your spiritual growth.

Service Experiment (Social or Environmental) • This category is all about helping others. And helping others also entails helping the natural environment. By bringing you closer to nature, these Experiments will give you an opportunity to delight in the beauty of God’s creation and to learn to contemplate His presence in all living things.

Society and Culture Experiment • This category will give you an opportunity to meet other religious, cultural and social groups. You will get to know people from different backgrounds and learn about the local traditions and cultures in different parts of Nepal.

Artistic Experiment • Are you into the arts? This category comprises painting, architecture, graphics, folk art, icon painting, acting, singing and many other Experiments. It’s time to get creative!

Good, better, best Never let it rest Until your good is better And the better is the best