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                         MINISTRY FORMATION PROGRAMS

SILOAM:   Established in 1978 for the formation of competent, experienced spiritual directors:    one year full-time or two year part-time.

SPIRITUAL LEADERS:   Established in 1987, a one year part-time program for people who find themselves in positions of 'leadership' within their communities.   

LET THE HEART LISTEN:   Established in 2001, a program for people involved in listening to and supporting others in life's journey.

SUPERVISION MINISTRY:   Established in 2007, a program for experienced spiritual directors who feel called to the ministry of supervision of spiritual directors.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS:  Established in 2007, a program for graduates in spiritual direction seeking refreshment in the practice of their ministry.

                          

 MINISTRY FORMATION PROGRAM 
    - Details and Application Forms  

SILOAM   Established in 1978, Siloam is a one year full-time or two year, part-time (one day) program offered every year, for the formation of competent, experienced spiritual directors. This formation program is an integrated program placing strong emphasis on personal growth, contemplation and discernment. Individual and group supervision of ministry, seminar work, tutorials, case studies and regular group interaction build on the participant's ministry as a spiritual director, alongside and connected to personal reflection, study and one's own spiritual direction.

A contemplative attitude permeates all seminar and practical work. Group prayer, residential prayer weekends and the sharing in faith of life's ups and downs helps Siloam participants to create a community of faith.

A Certificate in Spiritual Direction is awarded on successful completion of the program. Applicants who have a previous degree (in any discipline) can enroll through Yarra Theological Union for a Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Melbourne College of Divinity or on completion of a further three units can be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Theology. Government Fee Help is available for Australian citizens.

Accommodation is available for Full-time participants.

Supervisors: full-time program: Lis Teggelove rsm   Angela Slattery ibvm     part-time programs: Marlene Mc Grath  Jen Hall  Kathleen Spokes sgs       Paul Spence

Apllication fee  $100   Non graduate program fee  $8,400

Application Process:  for more detail about the program and application forms, please contact Heart of Life either by phone or email.

 

SPIRITUAL LEADERS   Established in 1987, the Spiritual Leaders program is designed for those who find themselves in various positions of 'leadership' within their faith community. Parish Priests, Pastoral Associates, School Principals, Specialist Teachers, Nurses and Hospital Chaplains, to name a few, have found Spiritual Leaders an invaluable program for the personal integration of the theory and practice of a discerning approach to ministry. The program approach is essentially experiential. Seminar-style learning focuses on a contemplative approach to prayer, discernment, ministry and spirituality. Participants bring examples of their ministry experience to the peer group for reflection, discussion and learning and meet for individual supervision of their ministry. The time commitment is one morning a week (3 hours) for the duration of the academic year, plus two individual (1 hour) supervision session per term.

Accreditation:  A 30-point unit of a Bachelor of Theology (DT2615) as listed in Yarra Theological Union hand book.

Cost:   $2,010

Applications:  Application forms and more detailed brochure available from Heart of Life either by phone or email.

 

 LET THE HEART LISTEN

An extended seminar (15 Thursdays, 45 hours) for people involved in listening and supporting others in life’s journey. The focus  is on learning through the experience of contemplative listening and responding with heart to oneself, to others, to God.

   Seminar work includes:
    - input - principles of listening and 
      discernment
    - facilitated group participation
    - guided reflection
    - feedback from facilitators
    - self and peer evaluation

Participants - limited to 10 - are encouraged to express personal goals in relation to their desired outcomes in the program.

Facilitators:   Carole Carmody RSM, Jen Hall     

Cost:  $450   15 Thursdays, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Program 1: Begins Thurs. 26th. February    Program 2:   Thurs. 23rd. July 

Application must be made on the form available from the office.


A certificate is awarded by Heart of Life upon completion of course.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

A five-day intensive refresher program in spiritual direction for those active in the ministry or for those returning to the ministry after some time away. Further information and application forms available from Heart of Life office.

Cost:  $575

2010 Dates:  September 27 - October 1

Sue Richardson pbvm and Patrick Wright facilitate.

 

 

 

SUPERVISION OF MINISTRY

Supervision is a process freely initiated by those involved in ecclesial ministries within parishes, education institutions, hospitals, spirituality centres. 

The supervisory process can be entered into on a one-to-one basis, or with a group of peers, for the purpose of personal growth in self-awareness for the sake of one's effectiveness in ministering to others. This is essentially different from the professional practice of consultation, where the supervisor would discuss or give advice about the person who is being ministered to. 

 

Individual and group supervision is offered at Heart of Life during the academic year. Small groups of spiritual directors and tohse involved in pastoral ministries contract to meet regularly with a supervisor, usually on a monthly basis. Each peer group meeting lasts approximately one and a half hours. Individual supervision 1 hour. All members of the group are expected to make a commitment to the group process. An evaluation of the year's work is made at the end of the year when the contract expires. New groups are formed at the beginning of each year.

 

Group processes including method and style are discussed in some detail during an initial meeting of those interested.  Theological understandings and assumptions, the place of confidentiality, etc., are also discussed at this time.

 

 

COST:           $40.00 per group session         $50.00  Individual supervision

 

Expressions of interest for 2010:  please contact  Sue Richardson pbvm  before Oct.31st.

HEART OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGRAM.

MINISTRY FORMATION PROGRAM FOR PARISHES. Heart of Life offers Parish Ministry Formation Programs on site. Programs are designed according to the needs of the parish. This year Our Lady of the Pines, Donvale is offering a 12 week formation program for parish leaders. The program is divided into 3 week modules across the year from May to November. Paul Castley msc and Sue Gesell are the facilitators.

Parishes interested in Parish Formation Programs please contact - Sue Richardson pbvm.


 

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