Become part of our next cohort of associate spiritual directors! Our next training class will start in September 2026. This journey is a four-semester journey of development (done part-time) via Zoom over three weekends each semester. It has for its purpose the preparing of spiritual directors for ministry in parish communities and religious congregations. Click HERE and our Executive Director will contact you to answer any questions.

This program is available to laity, religious, and clergy of all faith traditions. It consists of lectures, required reading, ethics, and individual supervision.

Prerequisites for the program:

• A minimum of six months of ongoing spiritual direction on a one-to-one basis.
• BA degree or equivalent life experience.
• Sufficient knowledge in the areas of theology, scripture, psychology and the spiritual life.
• 30-day directed retreat or full-year 19th Annotation Retreat before or during the program.
• Evidence of growth potential including:
  • Intelligence and ability to articulate one’s own journey;
  • Simplicity and integrity/self-knowledge;
  • Willingness to be of service to others founded on a sense of being called to this ministry; and
  • Awareness of “movements of the spirits” within one’s self.
• Evidence of serious commitment to the program including:
  • Time/willingness to engage in study;
  • Ability/readiness to name one’s own experience, reflect on it and speak of it; and
  • Active participation in group and individual activities of the classes.