It’s not too early to plan to become part of our next cohort of associate spiritual directors! This year’s cohort is full. Our next available cohort starts in September 2028. There are steps you can take now to be ready to join us. Click HERE and our Executive Director will contact you to answer questions and get you started on your journey.

This is a four-semester program of development (done part-time) via Zoom over three weekends each semester. It is available to laity, religious, and clergy of all faith traditions. It consists of lectures, required reading, ethics, and individual supervision and has for its purpose the preparing of spiritual directors for ministry in parish communities and religious congregations.

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.