School of Formation
Recenter spiritual direction in the life of the Church.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore spiritual direction training or building on decades of experience, find your place on a path that nurtures your charism.
Apprenticeship in Spiritual Direction
A flexible training program tailored to your context
Our modular online apprenticeship balances mentorship-driven training with self-paced flexible learning while remaining firmly rooted in the historic monastic tradition.
Receive 1:1 mentorship from experienced directors.
Begin any time, train at your own pace, or journey with a cohort.
Tailor your training with electives and special topics.
Apprenticeship in the Spiritual Exercises
A high-touch training experience for spiritual directors
The fully online ASE program accompanies and equips certified spiritual directors as they lead a 19th Annotation retreat with 1:1 attention in a cohort community.
Dive deep into the text, tradition and method of the Spiritual Exercises.
Receive bi-weekly individual mentorship and supervision.
Join a collaborative network of alumni/ae qualified to direct the retreat for Order of the Common Life novices.
Audit options may be available for already qualified retreat directors interested in continuing education.
Continuing education
Ongoing formation for your growth and practice
Continue to nurture your vocation and sharpen your practice with standalone courses available online on demand.
Expand your theological foundation with courses in the Christian mystics, the tradition of direction, and critical thresholds of formation.
Add to your toolbox with training in adult development, IFS-based parts work, trauma-informed care and more.
New courses will continue to be added to our growing continuing education library.