What is AUDIRE?

	AUDIRE is the Latin word meaning "to listen"
	AUDIRE is a three year formation program that introduces a person to the ministry of spiritual

            direction.  The program consists of several components: classroom instruction,        assigned reading,

            journaling, written papers, prayer, supervision, and practice.  The program provides solid Christian

            education, formative experiences in Christian spirituality, and opportunities to increase listening

            skills.  The goal of the program is to help a person discern their gifts and to acquire the necessary

            skills to be effective ministers of a contemplative-evocative approach to spiritual direction.

Who may attend AUDIRE?

            The first year of AUDIRE is open to anyone who desires to grow in self awareness, to broaden

            their experience of God, to increase their appreciation for differences and to develop a

            contemplative attitude.  Applicants must be engaged in an ongoing, regular spiritual direction

            relationship       

      Applicants come from a variety of religious traditions and professional backgrounds.  Some

      applicants are professional ministers, clergy or religious; most are dedicated Christian men

      and women who, in their regular work, find themselves called upon to actively listen to others. 

YEAR I  - A prerequisite for entry into the Spiritual Director Formation Program

    Candidates are introduced to the foundational principles in theology, spirituality, communication and interpersonal skills, and discernment for their call to the ministry of spiritual direction.

	Fosters self-awareness
	Broadens the experience of God
	Increases appreciation for differences
	Develops a contemplative attitude

YEAR II - Interns

    Interns are provided with basic understanding of the nature, goals, concepts and theological assumptions of spiritual direction and begin the actual practice of spiritual direction in a closely supervised context.

	Builds on the skills of Year I
	Provides opportunities to practice the ministry
	Introduces a model for peer supervision
	Establishes a trusting relationship with an individual supervisor

YEAR III

    Participants deepen acquired skills and refine the contemplative-evocative approach to spiritual direction through continued supervised practice.

	Expands topics introduced in Year II
	Nurtures growth through both peer and individual supervision
	Develops and encourages an Intern's personal style and gifts
	Broadens the vision of possibilities for the ministry

Applicants must:

	Have the ability to do college-level study and reflective writing.
	Possess emotional stability, spiritual maturity and good health
	Exhibit a stable life-style and sufficient financial means.
	Be committed to ongoing spiritual growth, regular prayer, and active

            ministry.

	Be engaged in regular spiritual direction for at least one year.
	Anticipate sufficient flexibility in time so as to allow full participation in the

            program.

COST

	$50 nonrefundable registration fee.
	$1100 per year per person (subject to change).

            This fee includes eight monthly instructional meetings, lunch each Saturday,

            two weekends with room and board, and classroom materials. 

            Course texts and supervision are separate costs.

TO APPLY

Attend a scheduled Information Day.  This day presents an overview of

            the structure, goals and objectives, the discernment process, fees and

            application requirements for this three year program.

Complete an application form after the Information Day.  Applicants are

            notified by mail of their acceptance into the program after the application

            deadline.  For a printable application form .

Write your spiritual autobiography.  Guidelines for this paper are provided

            at the Information Day.

Those accepted into the program are asked for a $200 nonrefundable

            deposit in September.  This deposit is applicable to your annual fee.  A

            payment schedule is provided with the letter of acceptance.

SCHEDULE

    The AUDIRE program meets from September through May.  Sessions are held once a month on a Saturday from 9:15a.m. - 4:30p.m.  An instructional weekend is held in November.  A retreat weekend is scheduled for June.  These mandatory weekends begin on Friday evening and conclude on Sunday afternoon.  Please see our calendar on the web site Schedule page.

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