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Spiritual Direction Information Evening

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Are you interested in developing your deep listening skills in one-on-one conversations? Do you feel called to being a spiritual companion and facilitating awareness of God’s presence? Are you wondering what is involved in becoming a spiritual director?

St Francis College has been offering Spiritual Direction Formation programs for more than 15 years:

  • The one year “The Art of Contemplative Listening” introduces the stance and skills for deep listening and reflection.

  • The four year Spiritual Direction Formation Program offers participants an opportunity, with experienced Spiritual Directors, to explore a call to this ministry and to develop their practice in companioning others in their interior journeys.  This formation program is formally recognised by the Australian Ecumenical Council of Spiritual Direction.

New in 2026, is the opportunity for participants in the St Francis Spiritual Direction Program to be accredited with a Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction from the University of Divinity.

In this online information session you will: 

  • Find out what is involved in participating in the Spiritual Direction programs at St Francis College

  • Meet the new program director – the Rev’d Dr Lynette Dungan.

  • Hear about the pattern of contemplative learning in intensives with regular supervised practice in small groups.

  • Be informed about the application and enrolment processes for the St Francis Spiritual Direction Fomation Programs.

Is This For You?

This evening is ideal for those who:

  • Are already engaged in pastoral ministry or one-on-one spiritual conversations.

  • Have a deep commitment to prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth.

  • Are empathetic, sensitive listeners seeking to expand their skills.

  • Feel an emerging call to the ministry of spiritual direction.

  • Are open to mystery, paradox, and transformation through contemplative practice.

St Francis College has been forming spiritual directors for over 15 years, with programs recognised by the Australian Ecumenical Council for Spiritual Direction. Our approach is grounded in Christian maturity, contemplative practice, and a commitment to the spiritual development of both self and others.

Whether you're discerning a call to spiritual direction or simply want to learn more about contemplative listening, this is a welcoming space to ask questions and connect.

One day before the event you will receive an invitation from us with details on how to join this event/session.

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