TRAINING PROGRAM IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

The Institute For Priestly Formation

With

The Cedarbrake Renewal Center Diocese of Austin, Texas

And The University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary

Presents

Spiritual Theology: Spirituality of Diocesan Priesthood

A Training Program in Spiritual Direction

 

 

University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary: 2005-2008 Schedule

 

First Year: “The Art of Spiritual Direction

                    and the Identity of the Diocesan Priest”

 

Week I:     May 15 – May 20, 2005

Week II:    Oct. 2 – Oct. 7, 2005

Week III:   Jan. 15 – Jan. 20, 2006

 

Second Year: “Pastoral Diagnostics and the

                         Discernment of Spirits for the

                         Diocesan Priest as Spiritual Physician”

 

Week I:     May 14 – May 19, 2006

Week II:    Oct. 1 – Oct. 6, 2006

Week III:   Jan. 14, - Jan. 19, 2007

 

Third Year: “Teaching Prayer, the Parish Retreat,

                     and Spiritual Administration for the

                     Diocesan Priest as Spiritual Father”

 

Week  I:    May 13  - May 18, 2007
Week II:    Oct. 7 - Oct. 12, 2007
Week III:    Jan. 13, - Jan. 18, 2008


PROGRAM FEATURES:

Foundation In Spiritual Theology: As a means to developing the
unique identity  and spirituality of diocesan priesthood, Ignatian
Spiritual Theology is used with its emphasis on active, apostolic
spirituality.  this will prepare diocesan priests to play their
appropriate role of leadership in the Church of the 21st Century.


Practicum Training: Opportunities include receiving individual
spiritual direction, role playing, case studies and supervision in
giving spiritual direction


Retreat Component:  More than training sessions, this experience
offers the priest a personal opportunity to encounter the Lord's
love.  Each year this retreat can easily serve as the priest's
annual retreat.  The retreat is a hybrid of the silent individually
directed style combined with one daily teaching conference.


Developmental Model:  In order to provide the best possible
training, a developmental model is employed, i.e., providing
a theory/practice style of learning.  This kind of "series" program
allows for maximum growth in the fundamentals of spiritual
direction and priestly leadership. Participants will be expected
to put into practice the theology and skills learned during a
week's session and then to receive feedback and supervision
during the next session.


Practical Schedule:  Three one-week intensives are offered
each year for three years.  They run from Sunday evening
through Friday midday to foster participation by diocesan priests
who are busy with the demands of the apostolate.


Content:  Each year, the first and third week of the program will
consist of the practicum component, presentations by the IPF
staff and seminar style discussion of pertinent readings.


Topics include:

Creative Uses:  Priests may attend this program for their own enrichment,
and at the completion of three years, receive a Certificate in "Spirituality
of Diocesan Priesthood and Spiritual Direction".  An additional certificate
in retreat ministry is offered.  Credits toward an S.T.L. degree with specialization
in "Spiritual Theology: Spirituality of Diocesan Priesthood" may also be
obtained through the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.

IPF Staff:

Rev. Richard J. Gabuzda, S.T.D., Program Director
Msgr. John Esseff
Rev. Joseph Hanefelt
Rev. John Horn, S.J.
Miss Kathleen Kanavy
Mrs. Trudy McCaffrey
Rev. Thomas Melvin
Rev. John Michet
Rev. Patrick O'Kane
Rev. Kevin richter
Dr. Margaret Schlientz

Registration:  To be enrolled in the certificate program, a priest applicant
should request and complete a registration form and provide a letter of
recommendation from his bishop.  For religious and diocesan priests
assigned outside their own diocese, a letter from the diocesan bishop of
the place of assignment is also requested. 

To receive the registration form, contact Rev. Richard Gabuzda, Director,
The Institute for Priestly Formation, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE
68178-0300, (402) 546-6384, 1-800-637-4279;
Fax: 402-280-2423, E-mail: ip@creighton.edu.

More information regarding the S.T.L. concentration with its accompanying
core requirements can be obtained by contacting Rev. John Lodge at 
847-566-6401, Mundelein Seminary, 1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein, Illinois
60060, Fax: 847-566-7330; E-mail: jlodge@usml.edu.  Mundelein Seminary
welcomes applicants who have completed one year of S.T.L. studies from
other Schools of Theology.

COST:  With gratitude to the Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa and the Diocese of
Austin, Texas for financial support and sponsorship, the program is offered
at the low price of $1,600 per year.  This cost includes room, board, books,
all program materials and administrative fees. S.T.L. students must pay an
additional fee per credit hour.

INFORMATION OR APPLICATION

Please contact:
Rev. Richard J. Gabuzda, Director
The Institute for Priestly Formation
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, Nebraska 68178-=0300

Telephone: 402-546-6384; 1-800-637-4279
Fax: 402-280-2423
E-mail: ip@creighton.edu
Website: http://www.creighton.edu/ipf/