Spiritual Direction is distinguished from teaching, counseling and faith companioning by this faith conversation having as its purpose discernment. The director walks with the directee in order to deepen awareness of God's Presence.
Perhaps the Lord is calling you to this form of ministry...A spiritual direction intern candidate has 24 hours of undergraduate or graduate Catholic Theology formation credits.
If you do not have these prerequisites already, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady of the Lake University (FranU) is located in the Diocese of Baton Rouge and has a Catholic Theology and Catechesis Certificate.
To learn more about the Certificate Program, learn more on the FranU website.
FRANU WebsiteIf you have completed the Pray, Gather and Discern stages of the Spiritual Direction Internship Process and feel the call from the Lord to consider becoming a spiritual director, please see the application information below.
Information BookletFor Questions about Theology Requirements:
Contact Dr. Brian Pedraza at FranU at [email protected]
For Questions about the Internship:
Contact the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center at [email protected]
For General Information and Financial Support: