Our major training program in giving the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius is a Three-Phase Program. Each phase is an entity in itself. Candidates apply for each successive phase separately upon successful completion of the previous phase. Phase 3 is the Summer Training & Practicum in Spiritual Direction This 11-week practicum provides participants with fundamental skills in ongoing spiritual direction and directing 3 to 8-day retreats. There are four components: an individual directed 8-day retreat, the Spiritual Directors’ Workshop, a seminar…

This 11-week practicum provides participants with fundamental skills in ongoing spiritual direction and directing 3 to 8-day retreats. There are four components: an individual directed 8-day retreat, the Spiritual Directors’ Workshop, a seminar developing themes in Spiritual Direction and associated areas, and the opportunity to direct on three 8-day retreats with daily supervision, dependent upon suitability and readiness of each participant, as determined by Loyola House staff. Applicants must have made the full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius under personal…

The 6 weeks of this program are designed to provide participants with fundamental skills in spiritual direction and retreat direction, as well as in-depth study of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Three components make up this program: an individual directed 8-day retreat, the Spiritual Directors’ Workshop, and a seminar developing themes in Spiritual Direction and associated areas. Applicants must have made the full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius under personal direction, either in the 30-day format or the…

This workshop, based on the dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, provides an experience of the principles of discernment and the practice of decision making as found in the Exercises. It is meant for those who are interested in learning how to direct others or to refine and refresh their directing skills including experience in directing and being directed. Applicants must have made the full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius under personal direction, either in the 30-day format…

Our major training program in giving the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius is a Three-Phase Program. Each phase is an entity in itself. Candidates apply for each successive phase separately upon successful completion of the previous phase. Component #1 for 2019 is now FULL. Please consider signing up for Component #2, Exploring the Heart of Ignatian Spiritual Direction (see here) or for the Phase 1 program in 2020 (see here). Phase 1 has two components: The Full Spiritual Exercises Experience – October 1…

November 13 – December 6 2019 * An intensive educational program in the art of spiritual direction: approximately four weeks of seminars; includes study of the Spiritual Exercises, Discernment of Spirits, the life and wisdom of Ignatius, training and practising skills in listening as spiritual directors. This program is component 2 of Phase 1 of the Ignatian 3-Phase Training Program in Spiritual Direction and Retreat Ministry. Phase One is an intensive educational experience, not a practicum in Spiritual Direction. Click here for…

This program has been CANCELLED. This 11-week practicum provides participants with fundamental skills in ongoing spiritual direction and directing 3 to 8-day retreats. There are four components: an individual directed 8-day retreat, the Spiritual Directors’ Workshop, a seminar developing themes in Spiritual Direction and associated areas, and the opportunity to direct on three 8-day retreats with daily supervision, dependent upon suitability and readiness of each participant, as determined by Loyola House staff. Applicants must have made the full Spiritual Exercises…

This program has been CANCELLED. The 6 weeks of this program are designed to provide participants with fundamental skills in spiritual direction and retreat direction, as well as in-depth study of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Three components make up this program: an individual directed 8-day retreat, the Spiritual Directors’ Workshop, and a seminar developing themes in Spiritual Direction and associated areas. Applicants must have made the full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius under personal direction, either in…