Spiritual Direction

The Immaculate Conception Center is part of a network of Spiritual Directors providing spiritual direction to individuals in the New England area. Please contact us if you are interested in finding a Spiritual Director or training to become a Spiritual Director.

Spiritual Direction

Regular Spiritual Direction is offered in-person or remotely (via video) to those who are seeking companionship, guidance and support on their spiritual journey.

Spiritual Exercises

Trained Directors guide individuals through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The exercises are especially helpful for discernment, decision-making, and spiritual growth.

Training for Directors

Training is available to individuals seeking to become certified Spiritual Directors. ICC has partnered with Franciscan University of Steubenville to offer this 3-year course.

Supervision for Directors

Supervisors offer ongoing supervision and oversight to Spiritual Directors who are active in the ministry.

Discernment

Are you seeking clarity in understanding God's will for your life? Are you making important decisions? Spiritual Direction can help you to discern where God is leading you as you consider possibilities and make choices.

Why should I seek Spiritual Direction?

Spiritual Growth

Is your spiritual life deepening or do you feel spiritually stagnant? Has prayer lost some of its vibrancy and become a burden? Spiritual Direction can provide you tools when you experience spiritual dryness and help rekindle a sense of God's love and presence in your life.

Meaning & Purpose

Do you struggle to find meaning in your daily activities? Have you lost your sense of purpose? Spiritual Direction can help you rediscover the essence of your life and lead to a greater sense of wholeness, authenticity, and right relationship with God.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I should seek spiritual direction?

Spiritual direction is for anyone who is seeking to grow spiritually; no prior knowledge or experience is necessary.

What can I discuss during a meeting?

Spiritual direction provides an opportunity to discuss any aspect of your life that you wish to explore and reflect upon more deeply.

How often and for how long do I meet with my director?

Individuals typically meet with their director once a month; meetings last between 45-60 minutes.

Can I meet with my director remotely?

Most directors are able to meet online using facetime, zoom, or a similar video-communication app.

Is there a fee?

Some directors do charge a fee, while others do not. Typical fees range from $30-$60. Directors in training offer direction free of charge.

Must I follow the guidance of my director?

Your director may offer suggestions, but you have no obligation to follow them; your individual choice will always be respected.

What if my director doesn't seem like a good fit for me?

Individuals may stop meeting with a director at any time and seek out a referral for a new director, if desired.

Interested in finding a director or learning more about Spiritual Direction?

Please contact us.

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

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.