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Foundation in Spiritual Theology

As a means to developing the unique identity and spirituality of diocesan priesthood, Ignatian Spiritual Theology is used with its emphasis on active, apostolic spirituality. This will prepare diocesan priests to play their appropriate role of leadership in the Church of the 21st Century.

 

Practicum Training

Opportunities include receiving individual spiritual direction, role playing, case studies and supervision in giving spiritual direction.

 

Retreat Component

More than training sessions, this experience offers the priest a personal opportunity to encounter the Lord’s love. Each year this retreat can easily serve as the priest’s annual retreat. The retreat is a hybrid of the silent individually directed style combined with one daily teaching conference.

 

Developmental Model

In order to provide the best possible training, a developmental model is employed, i.e., providing a theory/practice style of learning. This kind of “series” program allows for maximum growth in the fundamentals of spiritual direction and priestly leadership. Participants will be expected to put into practice the theology and skills learned during a week’s session and then to receive feedback and supervision during the next session.

 

Practical Schedule

Three one-week intensives are offered each year for three years. They run from Sunday evening through Friday midday to foster participation by diocesan priests who are busy with the demands of the apostolate.

 

Content

Each year, the first and third week of the program will consist of the practicum component, lecture presentations by the IPF staff and seminar style discussion of pertinent readings. Topics include:

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