Training

SpiDir Network provides high quality training for those wishing to train as spiritual directors, ongoing training to further equip spiritual directors in their ministry, and supervision training (when there is sufficient demand) for experienced spiritual directors who wish to offer supervision to others.

Spiritual Direction Course 2022-2023

A One Year, Ecummenical, Introductory Training Course
Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxford.

This course is for anyone who finds themselves accompanying others on their spiritual journey; this may be in a formal capacity as a minister, pastoral assistant or mentor, or perhaps you have noticed that others turn to you as a listening ear. This course is ideal for all those who would like to explore the ministry of spiritual direction whether ordained or lay.

The course aims to:

Explore the relationship of spiritual direction in the light of our own life experience and of the experience of being alongside others
Develop skills, understanding and resources for accompanying and encouraging personal growth and fulfilment
Nurture a growing competence and awareness of our own sense of vocation, in relation to the Christian tradition of spiritual direction

2020-2021 brochure

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Course programme

This is a one year programme and is usually offered every other year, one day a week, three 8 week terms from October to June. The next course will run from October 2022 to June 2023.
The cost of the course is to be confirmed, however last years' course was £810.
Acceptance on the course is subject to reference and interview by members of the course team.

Watering The Garden - Ongoing Training Days for Spiritual Directors

Watering the garden programme

Some of our more recent days include:

Spiritual Accompaniment and Social Change - Kate Monkhouse
Growing Resilience - Nick & Joanna Gallant
Understanding Desire for God Through John of the Cross’ Spiritual Canticle - Edward Howells
The Infinite Expanding Desert - Fr Jim Barlow
Introduction to Discernment and Making Choices - Nick & Joanna Gallant
Can anything good come out of Nazareth? - Christopher Chapman