The Sacred Art of Spiritual Companioning

 The Sacred Art of Spiritual Companioning will be designed as a two track program. One track is for those who have already discerned a call to this ministry.  The other is for people who want to explore more fully the area of spiritual companioning without doing the required course-work or practicum of working with directees .  Several of the Saturday programs will be open to all people in the diocese who want to deepen their spiritual lives or learn more about various themes in Christian spirituality.

     The Certificate Program will be a two year program that will combine 6 weekends (3 each year) with 10 Saturday classes (5 each year) that will be held in different location in the diocese. Topics will include such areas as: Spiritual Autobiography, Models of Spiritual Direction; Early Christian Mystics; Celtic and Contemplative Spirituality; Prayer; Spirituality and Personality Types; Holy Listening Skills; Discernment; Scripture and Spiritual Direction; Whole life Integrity, Types of Spirituality and Archetypes of Spiritual Direction.  This program will have an emphasis on the integration of heart, mind, body and spirit.

     The presenters for the two year program will draw from the talent and richness of people in this diocese.  The cost for the program will be $1,500. a year tuition plus the cost of books and $200. a weekend for food and lodging, or $75. for food for commuters.  The weekends will be held in Brevard, NC.

      Upon acceptance to the program, the first payment of $700. for tuition is due by September 30, 2009.  Second tuition payment of $500. is due by January 7, 2010.  Third payment of $250. is due by May 20, 2010.    Checks should be made to CCS and sent to 9 Swan St., Asheville, NC 28803.  

      Application deadline is August 31, 2009

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If you are interested in applying for the program, please get in touch with The Rev. Canon Charlotte D. Cleghorn at 828-274-2681 or charlotte@allsoulscathedral.org