On-Going Programmes 2007
Training Course in Spiritual Accompaniment
Our two year course in Spiritual Accompaniment at Grace
Dieu and at the Princethorpe Retreat Centre in the Midlands in England will
begin in the Autumn of 2007. If you are interested in either of these training
programmes please download the application form
. The aim of this course is to enable participants to minister compassionately
and effectively as Spiritual Accompaniers under Supervision. The
first year concerns personal spiritual development. The second focuses on the
accompaniment of others.
Course Description and General Information
Brief Description: Participants will experience both personal and
professional development
Personal level
- openness to the transformative power of God in their lives.
- greater self awareness
- the ability to acknowledge strengths and limitations
- greater ability to articulate their personal faith journey
- discover new understandings and insights
Ministerial level
- the ability to take a ‘Contemplative Stance’
- a new way of being connected to the other, self and the world
- Attunement to the movements of the Spirit – attentive to the sacred/depth
dimension as it unfolds within our own personal stories.
- to be comfortable undertaking the shared journey of Life with
another especially during moments of doubt and uncertainty.
- an awareness of the importance of personal supervision
- sensitivity in relation to boundary issues
Process:
Input, personal and group reflection, appropriate reading,
Verbatims (second year students).
Requirements
- attendance at all weekend sessions
- participate in all course activities
- to be in personal spiritual accompaniment
- undertake personal supervision with a member of the team
- to provide accompaniment to others (second year students)
If you wish to download and print a copy of the application
form please click here
Completed applications
to be received by Easter 2007.
Counselling and Therapy.
Personal and relationship issues can be explored in a safe
and confidential atmosphere. Individual and Group psychotherapy available.
For further information contact: John
Bennett msc.
Spiritual Accompaniment/Direction
Members of the house team are available
for Spiritual Accompaniment/Direction. If you would like to explore this further
please contact a member of the team.
Supervision
Individual and Group Supervision is available
to people working in the following:
- Ministry
- Pastoral Care
- Spiritual Direction
Finding God in your Daily Life.
By focussing on your own experience
and on the Word of God, the Spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius enable you
- To grow in sensitivity to God
- To notice what is going on in yourself
- To develop your own prayer life
- To find out how God is leading you
- To find God in the everyday.
For further information contact: Mike Serrage msc
