Course Description and General Information

Duration: Two year programme of Spiritual Accompaniment

Commitment: Seven weekends (Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon) each year. Bed & Breakfast accommodation is available.
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Aim: By the end of this course participants will be expected to
minister compassionately and effectively as Spiritual
Accompaniers ministering under supervision.

Brief Description:

Participants will develop on a Personal level

• An openness to the transformative power of God in their own lives.
• greater self awareness
• the ability to acknowledge strengths and limitations
• greater ability to articulate their personal faith journey
• discover new understandings and insights

On a 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
• to become a reflective practitioner
• to promote good practice

Process: Input, personal and group reflection, appropriate reading,
Supervision in year II

Requirements:
• attendance at all weekend sessions
• participate in all course activities
• to be in personal spiritual accompaniment
• undertake supervision with a member of the team in year II
• to provide accompaniment to another in year II