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Spiritual Direction Internship
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The Diocese of Baton Rouge in partnership with the Archdiocesan Spiritaulity Center of New Orleans and FranU offers a two-year training program to become an Ignatian trained spiritual director.
Cohorts begin on odd years with the next cohort starting in August 2027.Spiritual Direction is distinguished from teaching, counseling and faith companioning by this faith conversation having as its purpose discernment. The director walks with the directee in order to deepen awareness of God's Presence.
Perhaps the Lord is calling you to this form of ministry...
If you are interested in learning more about the Spiritual Direction Internship Program, click on the link below to register for our Fall or Spring Informational Session.
Register for the Info Session
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Learn More about the Internship
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Our Process
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PrayA spiritual direction intern candidate is a practicing Catholic and has a strong prayer life. He or she is seeped in Scripture and the Sacraments.
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Gather
A spiritual direction intern candidate has 24 hours of undergraduate or graduate Catholic Theology formation credits.
If you do not have these prerequisites already, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady of the Lake University (FranU) is located in the Diocese of Baton Rouge and has a Catholic Theology and Catechesis Certificate.
To learn more about the Certificate Program, learn more on the FranU website.
FRANU Website
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DiscernA spiritual direction intern candidate has been in Ignatian spiritual direction for a minimum of 2 years, has made the full Exercises (30-day retreat or the 19th annotation in Daily life), and has attended a 5-8 day silent, directed Ignatian Retreat.
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Apply
If you have completed the Pray, Gather and Discern stages of the Spiritual Direction Internship Process and feel the call from the Lord to consider becoming a spiritual director, please see the application information below.
Information Booklet
Application3 Ministerial Conversations
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Questions?
For Questions about Theology Requirements:
Contact Dr. Brian Pedraza at FranU at [email protected]
For Questions about the Internship:
Contact Becky Eldredge at [email protected]
For General Information and Financial Support:
Contact Dina Dow at [email protected]
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