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Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program 2008 - 2009
under the Direction of Sr. Anne Stedman, OSB

Sister Anne Stedman, Program Director

The Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program was created to deepen each participant’s inner journey and to open new pathways of spiritual service. This two-year program open to people of all faith traditions is rooted in the Benedictine tradition and focuses on spiritual growth and personal transformation.

The Program:

  • deepens understanding of Christian foundations and beliefs
  • broadens understanding of other faith traditions
  • provides a means for deepening one's prayer life
  • enables participants to share their spiritual journeys with others
  • educates participants to be spiritual directors
  • enriches the lives of all participants

  YEAR IStarting Fall of 2008

This program will be offered in Colorado Springs at Benet Hill Center and in Denver at St. George's in the Glenn Episcopal Church, 3600 S Clarkson. Day or evening classes meet weekly for two and a half hours September through May.

YEAR I - Denver Campus:   (pdf file Application for Denver/North Site applicants only)

Place: St. George in the Glenn Episcopal Church
3600 South Clarkson
Englewood, CO 80110

Day/Time
: To be announced
Dates: Classes start the first part of September

YEAR I - Colorado Springs Campus:  (pdf file Application for Colorado Springs/South Site applicants only)

Place: Benet Hill Center
2577 North Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Day/Time: To be announced
Dates: Classes start the first part of September

  The two-year program is composed of three trimesters per year:

Year I: (at a glance...) .

Christian Foundations

. Images of God
. Faith: Journey of Transformation
. Bible: The Transformative Word
. Jesus: Who do you say that I am?
. The Mystery of Suffering and Evil
. Christianity & Religions of the World
. Church Models
. Care of Creation - Justice Spirituality
. End of the World, Heaven & Hell
. Nonviolence

 
Christian Spirituality

. Introduction to Spirituality
. Making All Things New
. Contemplative Living with Heart
. Rhythms of Reflective Living
. Feminine Spirituality
. Holistic Spirituality
. Masculine Spirituality
. Focusing and Bio-spirituality
. Lectio Divina
. Movement as Prayer
. The Emmaus Journey
. Conjugal Spirituality
. Spirituality of Aging
. Caring for your Soul
  Formative Spirituality

. Making Moral Decisions
. Theological Reflection
. My Sexual Self
. Family Systems: Genograms
. Journaling: A Way into Our Story
. Journal Dialogues
. Dreams: A Part of Discernment

 

Year II:

  • Ministry and Topics of  Spiritual Direction
  • Prayer and Discernment in Spiritual Direction
  • Practicum

  Class time will consist of:

  •  input from professionally-trained facilitators.
  •  participation in small group sessions and processes.
  •  monthly meetings with a spiritual director.
  •  weekly reading and writing assignments, including a personal journal.
  •  summer reading assignment and written report due in September of the second year of the program.
  • The two-year Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program includes several workshops and retreats at no additional charge for the students.

      Application Process:

    Ideally, we like to begin the application process in early spring in order to allow enough time for an in-depth interview to determine each applicant's readiness and commitment to spiritual service. However, we will accept applications up through the beginning of August.

    A non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 that does not apply to the program fee, is required to secure a place in the program. Apply now; space is limited.

      Program Fee:

    The program fee is $1,250 per year and includes all class sessions, retreats, workshops, days of reflection, and supervision.

    Work scholarships may be available on a limited basis. Credit Cards accepted.
     

    Student comments:

    “BSFP has helped facilitate within me a deeper faith journey. Much like the story of the 'Velveteen Rabbit,' I am transforming daily as I continue to know that I am real and loved by our ever-present God, while honoring this growth in all of my relationships." G. Berger

    "If you want to discover and take ownership of the person God created you to be, this program in invaluable. BSFP has helped me to uncover and heal my own woundedness as well as aided me in becoming a more well-balanced, centered and prayer filled person." E. Beuler

    “The Spiritual Formation Program provides wonderful teachers and mentors in spirituality. With each class new ideas are explored and tools are presented to allow us to more fully enter into the mystery of our God. Our goal, after two years of preparation, is to be able to help others along in their own spiritual journey.”
    V Klassen

    “This program provided the opportunity to explore a greater breadth and depth in opening my heart to the heart of God. A year ago I felt a great longing and I heard the whisper of the One drawing me. It has been a grace-filled and healing year personally and has increased my ability to be spiritually present. Walking this path with others in the program has blessed my own journey. I am glad I was able to respond ‘I will.’” Anonymous

      If you are interested in this program and would like further information, please contact:

     

    Patty Degen, Colorado Springs Campus Director of the Benedictine Spiritual Direction Program.

     

    Colorado Springs / South Site Coordinator
    Patty Degen, BSN, RN - Director, Colorado Spring Campus
    Phone: (719) 528-5303
    Email: patty@bsfp.org

    Facilitator Year I:  Sister Mary Colleen Schwarz, OSB
    Facilitator Year II: Patty Degen

     

     

     

    Denver / North Site Coordinator
    Sister Marilyn Carpenter, OSB
    Phone: (719) 429-7500 (cell)
    Email:  smarilync@juno.com
     

    Facilitator Year I:  Sister Marilyn Carpenter, OSB
    Facilitator Year II: Rev. Michele Danson

     

      Staff: (Full credentials can be found on the Staff page)
     

     

    Link to Spiritual Direction Colorado

     

     

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