Spiritual Direction Preparation Program
Since 1985 the staff at the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has trained over 250 people in the practice of Spiritual Direction. This innovative program provides a mix of workshops and real life experience and prepares individuals to move into their communities and jobs as trained spiritual directors.
The Spiritual Direction Preparation Program (SDPP) extends over three years, giving participants an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. While the SDPP prepares the participant to direct others regardless of their spirituality, the SDPP teaches from the Judeo-Christian tradition.

This program is designed for:
- Those who are over 35 years of age and drawn to a deeper understanding of spiritual direction.
- Those who have not had formal training in spiritual direction.
- Those preparing for a ministry of spiritual direction and or retreat ministry.

Participants learn by:
- Attending required workshops.
- Practicing direction skills using monthly verbatim.
- Meeting quarterly (four times a year) with a supervisor who is an experienced director.
- Reading required books and articles.
- Participating in annual reviews.

For a schedule click here

We will begin accepting applications in 2010. Please contact Mary Kathryn Fogarty directly with questions and/or interest in the program. For a detailed brochure click here.

Email: Barb Kruse