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.