Faith Education

The Examen

The Prayer of Examen is a form of prayer that was developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola in the 15th Century. As we know, St. Ignatius was the founder of the Jesuit order of priests. Ignatius named the Examen as the central exercise of Ignatian spirituality which is to help find God in all things.

Through the Examen we come to know God’s love for us more deeply, gradually becoming more aware of God’s presence in everything. The Examen provides a mirror which reflects God’s active presence in our everyday lives.

As a Catholic School, we participate in The Examen each Wednesday afternoon. Each class sits in a circle and prepares a sacred place for the Examen. Then they are still and quiet to set a prayerful atmosphere and explore the following:

Become aware of the presence of God
Review the day with gratitude
Pay attention to your emotions
Choose one feature of the day and pray from it
Look toward tomorrow

Experience The Eaxmen at home

This site has many different forms of Examen. I have linked the Examen for Children for you. Share it with you child and let us know how you go.

I hope you have a wonderful term and I look forward to seeing you at Trinity.

Yours sincerely,

Ru Lameijn (rlameijn@tcs.catholic.edu.au)