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Portland, OR 97209
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Embracing the Holy- Spiritual Direction Training Program

This program is designed to:

• help people explore their spiritual journey
• discern of they are called to training as a spiritual director
• pursue the calling

In the first year of training we learn to embrace our own spirituality through training exercises and experiences, reflection, lecture and creative expression. While the program is a two year commitment we ask participants to recommit at the end of the first year. We understand that circumstance change in our lives and that this program can awaken clarity and insight that may indicate new directions undiscerned at the beginning of the course.

In the second year of training we learn how to embrace the spirituality of others, bringing into being the possibilities of lives more fully lived. The training includes a supervised practicum year, continued training and experience in the art of listening, lectures, two retreats, and reflection.

Our work is centered on training in the art of listening so that the spirituality of each individual is embraced and brought more fully to life. Graduates from the program are capable of serving diverse populations including religious, cultural, socio-economic, sexual or ethnic.

Some of the topics covered in lectures include:

• The Art of Listening
• Discernment
• Bearing Witness
• Healing
• Being Fully Human
• Four Models of Spirituality
• Diversity as Gift
• Prophets and Mystics
• Forgiveness

For information contact: Fr. Jim Galluzzo 503-241-1751