Since 1985, the Spiritual Direction Institute, begun by the Diocese of Galveston-Houston Office of Continuing Christian Education and led first by Sr. Mary Dennison, rc followed by Sr. Ann Goggin, rc, has offered a three-year formation and training program. The greater Houston area has greatly benefited from the spiritual presence and skilled servant ministry its hundreds of graduates have contributed in a variety of settings. Operating for over 35 years under the auspices of the Cenacle Retreat House, the program now resides at the Emmaus Spirituality Center.
The Spiritual Direction Institute offers the three-year formation program to clergy, religious and laity who feel called to the ministry. It is structured to promote student growth and competency in the areas of: theology, prayer, spirituality, and the skills necessary to accompany and foster spiritual growth in others. The program is interdisciplinary, experiential, and process-oriented.
Each class is developed and given by a team providing professional and theological input. Using the shared Christian praxis method where applicable, students are helped to integrate the new content with their own experience.
Those who satisfactorily complete the program will receive a certificate of completion.
Each applicant will submit:
Applicants must be persons of faith who are:
PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETE ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING A FINAL INTERVIEW, WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE FROM THE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INSTITUTE.
Complete the application form to the left and submit. Then print the sponsor form and the evaualtion form below and give them to your references. They should completethem and email them to [email protected] or snail mailed to Emmaus Spirituality Center 12645 Memorial Drive F1 - 720, Houston, TX 77024
Don't forget to click on the Registration link to pay your $50.00 registration fee.