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Spiritual Direction

Advent Morning of Prayer
- You're invited to an Advent Morning of Prayer on December 12, 2026, from 9am to noon at the Holy Family Retreat Center. A $10 registration fee will cover supplies and use of the retreat center.
  
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What is Spiritual Direction?
- Spiritual direction is concerned with helping a person directly with his or her relationship with God. It addresses the underlying questions of, “Who is God for me?” and “Who am I for God?” It is a time of holy listening.
  
  He or she is a trained and experienced facilitator of the spiritual journey who is, foremost, grounded in prayer and growing in an intimate relationship with God. Called to the ministry, he or she serves as a vessel of God, the True Director, assisting the seeker to uncover the Divine in their everyday lives.
  
  The director is not a therapist or a counselor but is a spiritual companion. Through deep, contemplative listening, the spiritual director assists the directee in prayerfully discerning the movements of the Holy Spirit and in following the inspirations of grace.
How do I find a spiritual director?
- If you are ready to see if spiritual direction might be right for you, please complete the form at the link below. This information is held confidential and will only be shared with your spiritual director.
  
  Find the form here
  
  Check at your own parish and speak with your pastor.
  
  For more assistance, email [email protected]
  
  For a list of places to find a spiritual director and a few local spiritual directors, click here.
Am I Called to Become a Spiritual Director?
- Am I Called to Become a Spiritual director?
  Perhaps you are being called to accompany others in their spiritual journey. If so, begin talking with your own spiritual director about the possibility. The programs below are a good place to begin your search.
  
  Archdiocese of New Orleans Spirituality Center https://nolacatholic.org/asc
  Phone: 504-861-3254 Email: [email protected]
  Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w98c8rLCVW8
  
  Marian Servants of the Incarnate Wisdom, Houston, TX https://marianservantshouston.org/
  Phone: 832-322-4541 Email: [email protected]
  
  Emmaus Spirituality Center, Houston, TX   https://emmausspiritualitycenter.com/spiritual-direction-institute
  Phone: 281-241-9678 Email: [email protected]
  
  Franciscan University, Steubenville     https://institutes.franciscan.edu/school-spiritual-direction/
  Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T33lGhw1lkA
Workshop & Retreat Opportunities
- Spiritual Direction Training Opportunities (pdf)
  
  Upcoming Retreats & Workshops (pdf)
  Online and In-Person Options
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ministry of spiritual direction involve?
- The spiritual director helps another discern the movement of the Holy Spirit in the life of the one seeking spiritual guidance. The spiritual director facilitates discernment through prayerful listening.
Who can apply to this program?
- The program is best suited for mature Christians and is open to lay people and clergy alike from all backgrounds and lived experiences. Depending on the program, some prior experience may be needed to apply. See each program for further details.
Do I need my own spiritual director prior to starting the program?
- Yes. The call to becoming a spiritual director needs to be discerned and you need to have an idea of what it is about before being able to offer it to others. This is best accomplished through the accompaniment of one’s own spiritual director. One needs to experience the gifts and graces of spiritual direction themselves before discerning whether or not they’re called into the ministry. See the list on this page to seek out a spiritual director of your own.
How are the spiritual direction programs structured?
- Some programs consist of 3 sessions in consecutive years called “intensives” which run within a 2-week time The months between intensives are dedicated to assigned reading, clinical practice under supervision, one’s own spiritual direction, and in the first year, completion of the 19^th Annotation.
  
  Some programs meet once a month for an all-day class for two years, where you actually direct 5-day and 8-day retreats at the end of each year.
  
  Some meet once a week for a few hours for two or three years. This may be a weekday evening or a weekend morning or afternoon.
  
  There are different options for different schedules along with different pricing for each program. These are some topics to consider when researching the school schedule that may fit you.