About
Thank you for visiting this blog – I hope I can share with you some of my experiences whilst in Zambia.
What are you doing in Zambia?
I am currently completing my Regency in the Society of Jesus. This involves me teaching Grade 8 and Grade 10 Mathematics and Computer Studies at Canisius High School in Chikuni, Zambia where I am also a House Master in the Junior section of the Hostel. I also teach a class on Church Identity and am patron for the Debating Society, as well as taking the senior school’s Confirmation class.
What about this blog?
I’m calling this blog ‘Conversations from under a tree’ because much of the interaction I have with the pupils, outside of class, has taken place in the shade of the few trees around the school.
What about Regency?
Regency is the term used to describe the period of apostolic activity in between a Jesuit’s Philosophy and Theology studies. It usually lasts for two years and is traditionally undertaken in a school, though it need not necessarily be the case. Essentially it’s an experience of Jesuit Life working full-time outside of studies but as a non-ordained member of the Society. The purpose is to further help me understand what Jesuit working life will be like so that I can more fully at the end continue in this way of life – or, if I or the Society decide otherwise, not continue.
