An idea of how these components fit together can be obtained from looking at the daily order used for the fall. It is led by different novices each day. A conference may have a lecture with questions and answers and some discussion. Reading and relfection papers are assigned. Given by the director of novices.
Topics vary from year to year.
In the fall of 1998, systematic theology and ecclesiology were the subjects. Jesuits in formation in the United States must learn Spanish to better serve and work with the increasing number of Spanish-speakers in our apostolates. During the fall of 1999, two different levels of Spanish courses are offered in the novitiate. Learning Spanish is also one of the purposes of the pilgrimage experiment to Mexico. The Catholic Mass is a key moment in a Jesuit's day.