A training program for Catholic spiritual directors
Road to Emmaus is a Christ-Centered, two-year program, rooted in Catholic theology, to provide the knowledge, skills, and supervision for individuals seeking to offer spiritual direction.
“Spiritual direction involves a process through which one person helps another person understand what God is doing or saying.“
Richard J. Foster
Responding to the growing need for dedicated Catholics to guide, support, and accompany the followers of Christ who desire a closer relationship with God
Open to all adult Catholics, this is a primarily *online program with three yearly three-day retreats for in person learning
*Online learning does not mean scheduled Zoom classes. It consists of reading assignments and submitting reflection papers via email to the instructor
Those who complete the program will be able to:
*Engage in spiritual direction with compassion and respect
*Utilize the knowledge and skills required to exhibit a vibrant Catholic spiritual director identity
*Employ basic human development skills and theological reasoning
*Develop a safe and trusting relationship for deep, personal sharing
Criteria
*Must be a practicing Catholic
*Must provide a letter of recommendation from their priest
*Must be able to attend the yearly 3-day retreat
Statement from the Erie Diocese
“The Diocese of Erie recognizes the pastoral need for trained, competent and faithful spiritual directors. The Diocese of Erie has reviewed the curriculum developed by Dr. Jan Satterlee in 2023 and found nothing objectionable or contrary to Catholic tradition. “
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