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
2023 – 2024 Module Topics & Schedule
All classes will be conducted online this year.
Sep 8 & 9 | Opening Retreat |
Sep 14 | Skills Orientation |
Sep 21 | Module #1: Who is Jesus? What does it mean to be human? |
Nov 2 | Module #2: What would Jesus have me do? Discipleship in the Modern World |
Christmas Break | |
Jan 4 | Module #3: Healthy Human Development |
Feb 15 | Module #4: Healthy Spiritual Development |
Apr 4 | Module #5: The Function of Spiritual Direction: Discernment |
May 16 | Module #6: Living the Christian Life in the Modern World |
June 22, 2024 | 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.