SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INSTITUTE

Mercy Center Burlingame has been engaged in the formation of spiritual directors for more than 27 years. Our experienced staff guides participants through processes, presentations and prayer in discerning the call to this ministry.

The Spiritual Direction Institute includes two years of the Art and Practice of Spiritual Direction and a required year of our foundational certificate program, Sacred Journey.

The 2012-2013 session of Sacred Journey begins September 15, 2012.

LEARN MORE about Sacred Journey.

The 2012-2013 session of Art and Practice of Spiritual Direction Year 1 begins in September 2012.

LEARN MORE about the Art and Practice of Spiritual Direction Years 1 and 2.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS 2012

Join an ecumenical, international group of experienced spiritual directors for these transformational programs in a contemplative setting.

• Internship in the Art of Supervision
• Deepening the Practice - Renew and Refresh the Essentials of Spiritual Direction

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS 2013

• Internship in the Art of Retreat Direction – July 7-14, 2013
• Internship in the Art of Group Spiritual Direction – July 15-20, 2013

UPCOMING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION SERIES

These small group series focus on Group Spiritual Direction and Group Supervision. Learn more:

• Group Direction Series - Begins October 5, 2011
• Group Supervision Series - Begins October 22, 2011

LEARN MORE ABOUT SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Read the Introduction to Sacred is the Call, a book of essays on the practice and teaching of spiritual direction. Sacred is the Call was edited by Suzanne M. Buckley, director of Mercy Center Burlingame, and is available for purchase from the Mercy Center Bookstore.

FIND A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

Looking for a spiritual director? We'll connect you with the right person. Call 650-340-7416 or send an email to Marilyn Granucci.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS INTERNATIONAL

Visit the SDI International website.