SIS - ACCOMPANIMENT TRAINING APPLICATION

School of Ignatian Spirituality

IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY AND ACCOMPANIMENT APPLICATION

SIS – TRAINING IN IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY AND ACCOMPANIMENT

In 2023-24 we’re offering the opportunity for seasoned spiritual directors to pursue additional training/formation in leading others through the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius.

Locations and dates

Due to the unpredictability and restrictions of the pandemic, cohorts may meet in
person, online, or a hybrid of in-person and online. This will be determined module by
module.

United States/Canada

SIS 2023: SEA Online
Vicki Wehmeyer and Sherri Harder
Preparatory meeting: Apr 20, 2023 – 4-5pm mst (online)
Thur-Fri: Aug 17-18, 2023 (choose between online or in-person in Des Moines, Iowa), Nov 9-10, 2023 (online), Feb 8-9, 2024 (online), May 2-3, 2024 (choose between online or in-person in Des Moines, Iowa)

Europe/United Kingdom

SIS 2024: England
Natalie Baxter Strange
Not Beginning until the summer of 2024.

Ignatian Spirituality & Accompaniment Registration Process

Fill out and submit an application
The Program Facilitator, will contact you.
Once accepted, you can secure your spot with a $500 USD non-refundable deposit.

ACCOMPANIMENT TRAINING

IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY AND ACCOMPANIMENT TRAINING

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SIS 2023 US SEA Online

SIS 2024 SEA England

Personal Information

Please tell us about yourself.

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Interest & Experience

Please answer the following questions. They will provide us with an understanding of your desire, availability and readiness for participating in the Spiritual Exercises Accompaniment Training. After receiving the application and letter of recommendation, you will be contacted by Vicki Wehmeyer (US) or Sherri Harder (US) or Natalie Baxter Strange (UK) to schedule an interview.

Briefly describe your reasons for desiring to participate in the School of Ignatian Spirituality Training (SIS).*

I have completed the following training with Sustainable Faith:*

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Sustainable Faith's Year 1 School of Spiritual Direction

Sustainable Faith's Year 2 School of Spiritual Direction

Other

Have you completed the 19 Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises? If so, share briefly what your experience.

When you did the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, did you have a spiritual director who was trained in accompany others through the Ignatian Exercises?

Yes

Do you currently see a spiritual director? If so, how frequently?

Do you currently see a supervisor? If so, how frequently?

Have you offered direction a minimum of two years, and/or 96 hours post-graduation?*

Yes

How many sessions of spiritual direction do you currently offer per month?

What church do you currently attend? How long have you been attending? How often do you attend? What church ministries are you currently involved in?

How do you hope to use this training?

Financial Considerations

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE* Tuition: Tuition for SEA US/Canada formation is $2200 and Tuition for SEA Europe formation is $1800 USD. After your application is approved, you can reserve your spot in the cohort with a $500 USD non-refundable deposit. The entire tuition may be paid at one time, or if you desire monthly payments, a $500 USD non-refundable deposit is paid followed by 8 equal automatic (electronic) payments of $212.50 USD for US/Canada students or $162.50 USD for Europe students. (Monthly payments must be made electronically). The cost of books, transportation, lodging, and food are not included in your fees. PLEASE NOTE: Sustainable Faith asks that NO checks be sent for any of the tuition payment.

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Letters of Reference

Please submit 2 email addresses of individuals who you would like us to reach out to regarding a letter of recommendation. These people should be 2 of the following 3 categories: -The facilitator of the spiritual direction training you completed. -Your current supervisor for spiritual direction. -Your pastor or a ministry leader.

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Reference 2 Name*

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PLEASE MAKE SURE FORM IS SUBMITTED BEFORE LEAVING THE PAGE. IF AN ERROR IS INDICATED, PLEASE REMEDY. THANK YOU. If you have questions please contact Vicki Wehmeyer: [email protected] in the US or Natalie Baxter Strange [email protected] in the UK.