Course Offerings - Institute for Catholic Spirituality and Spiritual Direction

“Formation and regular spiritual direction is necessary for those who serve in the Church. Lay ecclesial ministers must grow in awareness of the movement of grace in their lives and the call to holiness. . .” Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, USCCB

The Institute for Catholic Spirituality and Spiritual Direction is a two-year program that offers teachings in spirituality and spiritual direction for Catholic women and men who desire to deepen their relationship with God and who are interested in becoming Spiritual Directors or who wish to develop or enhance their mentoring skills to use in their ministry. Both years of the program offer teachings in spirituality and spiritual direction through academic and experiential learning, small group sharing, individual and small group spiritual direction and supervision, a multiplicity of prayer forms. Each year consists of ten monthly seven-hour sessions and two retreats.

Prerequisites:
Year One: The Basic Theology for Ministry or equivalent
Year Two: Catholic Spirituality Institute Year One or equivalent

Application Process:

1. Submit a completed application form
2. A letter of recommendation from the pastor
3. An interview may also be required.

Fee: $1200.00 - Year One $1500.00 - Year Two

NOTE: Year Two of the Institute begins September, 2008. (The rest remains the same.)

Last Update August 13, 2008