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Benedictine Spiritual Formation
Program 2008 - 2009
under the Direction of Sr. Anne Stedman, OSB
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 I—Starting 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
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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
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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:
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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BENET HILL
CENTER
2577 N. Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 633-0655
Fax: (719) 471-0403
E-MAIL:
info@BenetHillMonastery.org
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