Formation Courses
Receiving Ignatian Formation
As a Christian you might be looking for something more, something that will deepen your faith and which will help you grow in your spiritual life. These courses aim to give you the foundation and the guidance you are looking for.
The Centre for Ignatian Spirituality is offering two courses. The first one is a Foundation Course in Ignatian Spirituality and the second one is a course in spiritual accompaniment and retreat giving.
The first course will start in September 2024 and ends in June 2026. Completing this course will be considered as one of the requirements should one wish to follow the second course.
Foundation Course in Ignatian Spirituality
AIMS
- Help participants deepen their understanding of Christian spirituality and, in particular, that in the Ignatian tradition.
- Give a solid background in Spirituality, Theology, Scriptural knowledge to enhance pastoral activity at all levels.
- Deepen their personal relationship with the Lord.
REQUIREMENTS
- A strong desire to deepen one’s relationship with God.
- Being accompanied spiritually.
- A readiness to submit assignments and be assessed by other methods.
- Attend all course lectures and weekends.
- Commit oneself to participate in spiritual activities (e.g. retreats), organised as part of the course.
If you are interested in participating in this course, you may download the detailed programme and eventually apply by sending us an email.
All those who apply will be asked to attend an interview. Acceptance for the course will be based on the outcome of the interview.
Course in Spiritual Accompaniment and Retreat-giving
AIMS
- Prepare people to practise Spiritual Accompaniment.
- Train participants in giving retreats according to the Ignatian tradition.
REQUIREMENTS
- Having completed the previous course or its equivalent.
- Have a serious spiritual life where prayer is an important part of one’s routine.
- Readiness to write assignments and be submitted to other forms of examination.
- Attend all course lectures and weekends.
- Be ready to do three months of Spiritual Exercises in daily life.
- Having been accompanied spiritually and being able to re-read the experience fruitfully.
This course will start in September 2026. More details about the programme will be made available at a later time. For any inquiries send us an email.