Faith Formation

Programs

The following programs are coordinated by ICC staff.

National Eucharistic Revival

Pilgrimage Day of Prayer at ICC

July 14, 2024

11:00 - 4:00

Event is FREE and open to the public

The Immaculate Conception Center is hosting a Day of Prayer in conjunction with the four pilgrimage routes that will converge in Indiana for the Eucharistic Congress.

See the event flyer for a detailed schedule of the day's activities. Individuals and families are encouraged to spend the day - bring along a lawn chair, brown bag lunch and snacks.

There is no cost to participate; donations are gladly accepted.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend by emailing admin@immaculateconceptioncenter.org.

RSVP Now

Event Flyer

Questions? Interested in applying?

Please contact us:

860-928-7955

admin@immaculateconceptioncenter.org

School of Spiritual Direction

Through Franciscan University of Steubenville

Three-Year Intensive Program

2027-2029 Program: Now Accepting Applications

2024-2026 Program: In Progress

Winter Intensives are two weeks in duration (late January to mid February)

Please call/email for 2027-2029 Intensive dates

The Immaculate Conception Center, in partnership with Franciscan University of Steubenville, is offering a three-year intensive training program for individuals who feel called to serve as Spiritual Directors. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining our program to begin accompanying brothers and sisters in Christ on their journey with our Lord.

Through class presentations, personal prayer, reflection with sacred Scripture, retreats, a supervised practicum, and other formation practices, students will grow in self-knowledge and awareness of God's presence in their lives. They will develop tools to help directees move forward in their spiritual journey and achieve greater intimacy with God. Students will also receive training in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

The certification program is a three-year commitment. Upon completion students will be certified by the Franciscan University of Steubenville to offer individual spiritual direction privately or by affiliating with a parish, a retreat center, a Newman Center, or a ministry sponsored by a religious order or church organization.

Application Form

Personal Reference Form

2027-2029 Program Description

Program Cost per Year:

Overnight Students

Lodging & 3 meals/day

One-time yearly payment: $2800

Commuter Students

No lodging & 2 meals/day

One-time yearly payment: $2400

Financial Assistance Application

"Called to Hope" Silent Retreat & Spiritual Direction

Register Now

March 7-9, 2025

The Immaculate Conception Center is pleased to offer a retreat for Catholics seeking to renew and deepen their faith. The “Called to Hope” silent retreat weekend provides participants with an opportunity to encounter the Lord’s presence in an atmosphere of contemplation and prayer. Reflections and Scriptural meditations will be offered by a team of lay and religious retreat guides. Spiritual direction will be available throughout the weekend for those who desire it.

The cost of the retreat is $200 per person ($175 for commuters).

Space is limited, call 860-928-7955 or register online.

Retreat Flyer

Friday

Arrival 5:00 - 7:00 PM

BYO Bagged Supper

Holy Hour, Beginning of General Silence

Saturday

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Supper

Morning & Evening Liturgy of the Hours

Mass & Holy Hour, with Confession

Presentations, Guided Lectio Divina, Q/A

Spiritual Direction Time & Private Prayer

Sunday

Meals: Breakfast, Coffee/Cake

Morning Liturgy of the Hours

Sunday Mass

Spiritual Direction Time & Private Prayer

Presentations, Sharing, Final Blessing

Departure at 1:00 PM

Adult Bible Study

Wednesdays 6:00PM

Join us for a weekly Bible study as we explore the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments through book and topical studies. The study group meets on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30PM. Scripture studies are offered in partnership with the St. Therese Parish adult faith formation program and are open to anyone in the community, typically running 8-10 weeks in duration. The material cost can be lowered or waived upon request. Please contact us to inquire about current and upcoming study series.

Current Study

November 6 - December 18, 2024

Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Topic: TBD

8-week study

Please contact us to register.