Training Course for Spiritual Guides

TRAINING COURSE FOR SPIRITUAL GUIDES 2026-2027 (ACS01)

FOR WHO?

Priests, religious, and laity who serve or will serve in the ministry of personal spiritual guidance

WHEN?

Three modules of 5 days each

  • 1st module: 27-31 December 2026
  • 2nd module: 30 March-3 April 2027
  • 3rd module: 25-29 June 2027

WHAT PURPOSE?

Provide basic skills for personal spiritual accompaniment

HOW?

  • Theoretical/practical training sessions with laboratories
  • Study and personal research
  • Exchange and share experiences
  • Short supervised internship

WHERE?

Latium

PREREQUISITES

  • Experience, even if minimal, in mentoring
  • A basic theological-spiritual education
  • Referral from superiors/managers
  • Assurance of participation onsite in all three modules
  • Knowledge of the Italian language

ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is open from September 14th through October 15nd, 2026. The following documents must be submitted by above date to spiritualitaignaziana@unigre.it:

  • Application form for the Course, which will be provided by the Center and must be returned completed and signed.
  • Approval letter from the responsible person (bishop, superior, parish priest, ecclesiastical authority)

The Course will be open to a limited number of people, who will be notified by e-mail of their admission  by October 30, 2026.

Contact the Secretariat of the Center for Ignatian Spirituality (email: spiritualitaignaziana@unigre.it,
tel. 06 6701 5558), who will be able to provide you with all the information you need, including the cost of participation and the application form.


Course Directors: Rolphy Pinto, SJ; Angelo Stella, SJ and contributors.

Testimonials

Evidence from those who participated