For persons called to the ministry of spirituality who wish to develop or renew their gifts for this ministry. Participants may select a resident or commuter internship. The internship features an individualized guided study program in the areas of prayer and spiritual development, the opportunity to focus on spiritual direction or the Ignatian Retreat Exercise, and to participate in selected programs offered at Mercy Center. Interns meet weekly with a staff mentor, write a weekly reflection paper, and have the opportunity with staff supervision, to give programs in spirituality and to lead directed prayer experiences. The above components can be arranged for non-residents.
Tuition fee is negotiated on degree of participation and supervision.
The Institute provides opportunity for input, role play, dialog, presentation of written verbatims, peer supervision groups, and opportunity to lead the group in prayer. Applicants must already be directing a minimum of two persons and bring a written verbatim with them. Program is arranged on the basis of time, number of requests, and staff availability .