MISSION STATEMENT

SURSUM CORDA is a not for profit formation program for Spiritual Directors that is ecumenical and grounded in the Christian contemplative tradition. It is sacramental in nature and centered in the Eucharist to foster personal transformation in those called to the Ministry of Spiritual Direction.

 FORMATION PROGRAM

 What the program entails

  • Personal spiritual disciplines
  • At home reading and study
  • Several short reflection papers and a final summary paper
  • Receiving and giving spiritual direction
  • Meeting in peer groups with others engaged in the ministry of spiritual direction
  • Minimum of four retreat days
  • Two seven-day residencies which will include prayer, worship,seminars,supervised practical experience and quiet reflection time

Topics addressed

  • History and Tradition of Spiritual Direction in the Christian Church
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Holy Scripture
  • Prayer
  • Discernment
  • Psychological Aspects of Spirituality and Spiritual Direction
  • Spiritual Direction as it Impacts Christian Ministry

Why this program is being offered

  • To respond to the growing hunger and searching of many persons who seek to deepen their spiritual lives
  • To meet the need for an intensive, high quality formation program which will nurture the gift of the Spirit in men and women called to the Ministry of Spiritual Direction
  • To provide competent, compassionate Spiritual Directors

Who is encouraged to participate

  • Men and women (lay, clergy and members of religious orders) who sense God's call to this ministry
  • Persons of prayer, having discernment, maturity, good listening skills, and sensitivity
  • Those who often find others coming to them to talk about their experiences of God in their daily life and prayer