Abstract
| believe an appropriate response to this concern for sound continuing education
and development for our parish spiritual companions is the offering of a limited adult
education series consisting of four sessions leading to an updated certification for our
spiritual companions. There will be three components to this process: theological
reflection, integrative spirituality and spirituality in ministry. The theological reflection
segment will offer concrete methods to discover God's presence in their life experience
both personally and as spiritual directors. The integrative spirituality segment allows the
director time to center in on their own spirituality and receive nourishment to be effective
ministers. The continuing education segment on spirituality in ministry will afford them
the opportunity to explore the link between spirituality and ministry and continue to grow
in techniques and process needed for effective spiritual direction. Each segment will be
covered in a three hour session consisting of lecture and group process. We will
conclude the series with a five hour renewal day incorporating shared theological
reflection and personal renewal time. This format could be adapted on an annual or biannual basis for continuing certification and personal development.
