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SUMMARY:Holy Listening: formation in spiritual direction
DESCRIPTION:Holy Listening is a training course run by Launde Abbey\, designed for those who feel called to accompany others in their spiritual journey and to help them deepen their life with God. \nThe two-year course (beginning in January each year) provides a comprehensive program of study and experiential learning in the field of spiritual direction. It offers a unique opportunity for participants to deepen their spiritual lives and develop skills in the art of holy listening. \nThrough in-person retreats\, workshops\, and practical experience\, participants gain the knowledge\, skills\, and spiritual depth needed to serve as spiritual directors. \n\nCURRICULUM FOR 2026/2027 \n2026 \n\nDecember 4: Difficulties\nJanuary 16: Orientation Day (first-year students only)\nFebruary 13: Self-Reflection\nMarch 13: Life Stages\nApril 17: Listening Skills\nMay 22: Images of God\nJune 12 – 14: Residential retreat\nSeptember 4: Safeguarding\nOctober 2: Reconciliation\nNovember 13: Boundaries\nDecember 4: Difficulties\n\n2027 \n\nJanuary 15: Orientation Day (first-year students only)\nFebruary 12\nMarch 5\nApril 16\nMay 21\nJune 4-6: Residential retreat\nSeptember 3\nOctober 1\nNovember 5\nDecember 10\n\n\nThe fees for the Holy Listening course running 2027-2028 will be £1860 per year. Fees may be paid as follows: \n\n£310 deposit (non-refundable): on accepting a place on the course and either\n£155 per month by standing order or Direct Debit from January 2027 to September 2028 (the deposit is used to cover the final three months of the course)\n\nThe fees are used to (i) cover the cost of meeting space\, food and accommodation at the day gatherings and residentials\, (ii) pay the teaching team\, (iii) purchase materials for the teaching sessions\, (iv) ensure the smooth administration of the course\, and (v) provide for the continued development of the course. The diagram below shows a breakdown of these costs:
URL:https://peterborough-diocese.org.uk/events/holy-listening-formation-in-spiritual-direction/
LOCATION:Launde Abbey\, Launde Road\, Launde\, LE7 9XB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lay Ministry Training,Ministry Training,Mission Events,Religion & Spirituality
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