For spiritual directors

We offer a regular programme of training and professional development courses for people involved in all kinds of spiritual accompaniment and direction. Stay up to date by subscribing to our termly Spiritual Accompaniment Newsletter here.

Spiritual Conversation, 9 day training

This is a 9-day introductory course to the Ignatian model of spiritual accompaniment, using principles based on the Spiritual Exercises. It’s suitable for a wide range of people including those who work in pastoral settings (hospital & prison visitors, chaplains, clergy, Eucharistic ministers, catechists) and anyone who is simply interested in having deep life-giving conversations with others. Although this course does not provide full training for people to offer spiritual direction, it introduces some of the necessary skills and it may reveal a gift for spiritual direction in the Ignatian tradition.
Our 2024 course is open for booking (click here).

Manresa Study Days for Spiritual Directors

We offer regular 1-day events for people already working as spiritual directors, and other people with a listening component to to their ministry. As our speakers, we invite spiritual directors, theologians, psychologists and anyone who we believe has something pertinent and interesting to present to the spiritual direction community. A Manresa Day is usually comprised of 4 input sessions on a particular theme, with opportunity for small group sharing and plenary discussion. See featured listings below.

CPD Workshops for Spiritual Directors

We offer an annual 2-day online workshop to existing spiritual directors to help refresh your skills and take a deeper dive into particular topics of interest. Our next CPD workshop will be in June 2024 with Ruth Holgate (currently the Director of the St Beuno's Spirituality Centre). Check the Training listings in the What's On calendar for dates and booking.

Other Training Courses

We run other training courses at intervals according to demand.
Stay up to date on our programme by subscribing to our termly Spiritual Accompaniment Newsletter here.

3-Year ISC Course in Ignatian Spiritual Direction

At London Jesuit Centre, we are delighted to host the Ignatian Spirituality Course, which is a very well-regarded comprehensive 3-year training in spiritual direction in the Ignatian tradition. There is also a 1-year 'Ignatian Enrichment' course for directors who have trained in other traditions. Please see further details on their separate website here.