06443-0191 Shalom Programs in Spirituality Shalom is a small building on the grounds of Mercy Center. Its name signifies peace or wholeness and it symbolizes the depth longing in every human heart. The name helps focus Mercy Center's faith vision that the quality of life deepens as we rediscover and embrace the religious and human values that move us toward wholeness, toward peace, and enable us to relate to others from an inner centeredness or depth that makes a prophetic difference in our world. Shalom brings us in touch with the depths of both the Hebrew and Christian traditions. The practicum is a two-year supervision program for spiritual directors who have an basic foundation in the areas of Scripture, Theology, Spirituality and Psychology, who are currently giving spiritual direction on a regular basis to at least two people.
Participants seek to develop their gifts through a practicum in spiritual direction supervision.
Year I and Year II are offered in alternate years. A person may begin the practicum in either year. Those who begin in year II are not required to present case studies until next year. Program also includes fall Saturday Reflection Day and concluding retreat weekend. Introductory input on spiritual direction and related topics.