This intensive ten-month program provides men and women with the spiritual formation and necessary skills to answer God’s call to the ministry of Spiritual Direction, while earning a professional certificate in Spiritual Direction.
The program is staffed by a team of practicing Mayslake Ministries Spiritual Directors and affiliates who for decades, have accompanied spiritual seekers on their journey to grow closer to God.
About the Program
- 2 Online Retreat Days
- 6 Formation Modules (6 weeks each)
- Online Program
- Guided Independent Study
- Traditional & Contemporary Catholic resources
- Mastery of 15 Practice Skills
- 120+ hours of Skills Practice
- Affordable Payment Options
- Professional Certification in Spiritual Direction earned in 10 months
2022 – 2023 Module Topics & Schedule
All classes will be conducted online this year.
| Sept 9 & 10, 2022 | Opening Retreat |
| Sept 15 | Skills Orientation |
| Sept 22 | Module #1: Who is Jesus? What does it mean to be human? |
| Nov 3 | Module #2: What would Jesus have me do? Discipleship in the Modern World |
| Christmas Break | |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Module #3: Healthy Human Development |
| Feb 16 | Module #4: Healthy Spiritual Development |
| Mar 30 | Module #5: The Function of Spiritual Direction: Discernment |
| May 18 | Module #6: Living the Christian Life in the Modern World |
| June 2023 | Final project due |
| June 24, 2023 | Final Retreat and Ceremony |
Basic Requirements
Candidates are required to:
- Be in Spiritual Direction.
- Meet online with cohort to practice skills on assigned Thursday evenings.
- Connect with module facilitators throughout sessions.
- Select a practice directee to journey with throughout the program.
- Complete all Module assignments by deadlines.
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Testimonials
"Discussions were not inhibited in any way and the teacher's visuals and audios were very easy to see and hear. I feel the same bond with my classmates as if we were meeting in person."
- Mike I.
"The modules are brilliantly designed, and the course as a whole far exceeded my expectations. The personal spiritual growth aspect was like none other and would be a powerful stand-alone experience. We all, students and teachers, enjoyed the ZOOM platform. Our faith sharing transcended the medium, and offered all of us true companionship with one another."
- Anne H. (2021)
"I have come to know each person in my cohort so well, and the distance melts away each week as we share and learn together. We give, share, support, laugh and grieve together. I have found that communities are formed when people gather, as long as they are open to the presence of the Spirit."
- Peggy G. (2021)