Ignatian Family Teach-In

Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ)
November 13-16, 2026
Washington, DC

Join us online for keynote speakers on November 14 and 15!

What is the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ)?

The annual IFTJ (sponsored by the Ignatian Solidarity Network) gathers members of the Ignatian Family to learn, reflect, pray, network, and advocate in the context of social justice. Participants from Jesuit schools, parishes, and social ministries are empowered, re-energized, inspired, challenged, and supported by a community that sees faith and justice integrally linked. After learning about justice issues and connecting them to Catholic Social Tradition, IFTJ participants engage in advocacy to affirm justice in policy and practice.

In 2026, the advocacy issues we will focus on are:

• Migration
• Ecology

How do I get involved?

Loyola selects a delegation of students to attend through an application process. The 2026 application has closed. Consider applying next year!

Loyola students take part in the IFTJ in various other ways, too. You can submit a workshop or Ignatian speaker proposal. Ask the CSA team for details. And check out these videos where Mary Rittle, '27 and Thomas Crabtree, '25 both speak at an IFTJ Public Witness.

Are there more details?

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Commit to attending the IFTJ in Washington, DC 
    (full days, meaning you will miss class, work, or other responsibilities)
• Inform instructors of your absence from classes or academic responsibilities
• Attend 6 delegation meetings at Lake Shore Campus 
• Complete individual preparation work outside of group meetings
• Pay a participation fee (financial assistance available if qualified)
• Pay personal costs during the IFTJ, including meals
• Present a government-issued ID accepted by TSA for air transit
• Fully participate in all components of the IFTJ
• Be open to learning about and discussing justice issues from a faith-based perspective; while participants do not have to be Catholic to attend, the conference is rooted in Catholic social justice tradition
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, creativity back to Loyola classrooms and programs as we share our lessons with others

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS 
•    Receive advocacy training and education
•    Build community with fellow Ramblers deepening their commitment to justice
•    Network with peers and professionals across the Ignatian Family network

Contact CSA at serve@LUC.edu with questions.

Check out these quotes, videos and images from the 2025 IFTJ!

See the CSA Instagram from the 2025 IFTJ!

Watch some of the fabulous keynote speakers and breakout sessions here!