This Registry (CatholicSD.org) is a growing initiative dedicated to supporting the spiritual directors within the ministry of spiritual accompaniment while seeking to build a collaborative coalition faithful to the magisterium

to develop guidelines for formation, ethical standards, best practices, and ecclesial support.

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Ethical Standards and Guidelines of the Catholic Spiritual Directors’ Registry

The document outlines ethical standards and guidelines for Catholic spiritual directors registered with CatholicSpiritualDirectors.com.

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New Book: The Practice of Spiritual Direction

New Book Just out from Ascension Press Spiritual Accompaniment in Movements and New Communities: Aiding Human and Supernatural Growth. ...

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List of Books on The Practice of Spiritual Direction

Acklin & Hicks - A Guide for Sharing the Father's Love by Fr. Thomas Acklin, OSB and Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB Alphonso, Herbert. The...

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Draft Proposal: A Federated Association of Catholic Spiritual Directors (FCSD)

Introduction Catholic Spiritual Direction is a Trinitarian, Marian, and sacramentally magisterial-based form of pastoral care. It...

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Spiritual Direction: A Definition from the Catholic Encyclopedia 1913 *

"Spiritual Direction In the technical sense of the term, spiritual direction is that function of the sacred ministry by which the Church...

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Questions: Who goes, Why, How often, How much, What to ask?

This is a series of Posts for the FAQ of those seeking Spiritual Direction. We will be adding to this series along with links to other...

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What is the Training of a Spiritual Director?

This is a series of Posts for the FAQ of those seeking Spiritual Direction. We will be adding to this series along with links to other...

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What is Spiritual Direction in the Catholic Tradition?

FAQ Series: For Those Seeking Spiritual Direction Welcome to our FAQ series designed to assist those who are exploring or discerning the...

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The Four Pillars of Formation for Spiritual Directors

The four pillars of formation—human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral—profoundly shape the training and ongoing development of those in ministry which includes spiritual direction. What are they and why?

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Jesus & Prayer in the Gospel of Luke

Jesus and Prayer in the Gospel of Luke. A brief review of Daniel Harrington, SJ book Jesus and Prayer.

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Becoming "Servants of Love” in Prayer: The Four Waters of Prayer by St. Teresa of Avila

St. Teresa affirms for us that we can, in fact, dwell with God here and now through the practice of prayer.

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How to locate a Catholic Spiritual Director?

Here at Catholic Spiritual Directors we are seeking opportunities to provide ministry resources to support directors; and due to many requests,now provide listings of programs, organizations, and individual spiritual directors.

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The Rosary Retreat: An Ignatian Way of Contemplation on the Mysteries

In praying the Rosary, we come to remember Christ, learn from him, unify with him, pray to him, and proclaim him with Mary.

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What is the Difference Between Spiritual Direction & Therapy?

Spiritual Direction focuses on one's relationship with the Trinity God and on one's growth in holiness through prayer, service, and the...

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What Does a Spiritual Director Do?

A Catholic spiritual director helps the directee/retreatant to notice the presence and call of God in the circumstances of their everyday...

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A Curriculum Review of 30 + Spiritual Direction Certificate Programs

This is a compiled list from reviewing content of their websites, though not all programs appear to offer all noted here below. Reviewed...

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Why the Need For a Registry ?

This site grew out of my own need and desire to locate Catholic-based ministry training and ongoing formation related to spiritual direction for skills building, supervision, and tools and other resources for ministry.

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