Ignatian Spiritual Formation Program (ISFP)

We want to invite everyone to consider joining the Ignatian Spiritual Formation Program (ISFP). This is a great time to consider becoming a part of this wonderful program...new classes will begin this Fall. The ISFP program is offered to those who desire to begin or have already begun to exercise some form of spiritual ministry and are looking for further growth and expertise. The ISFP is composed of three parts, each taking approximately one year. The first-year courses, however, are open to all, even if they may not be interested in the full three-year program. Upon graduation from the ISFP program, lay “Associates” are equipped to work side-by-side with the LIS staff during retreats, conferences, and workshops.

ISFP 1st Year
Tuesday evenings 7:00-9:30 p.m., Instructors TBA
Cost: $130 per course

SP-01 Biblical Foundation in Spirituality
Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2009
SP-02 Ignatian Prayer
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 2009
SP-03 Spirituality
Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 2010
SP-04 Human Development & Spiritual Maturing
Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010
SP-05 Ignatian Discernment
Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11

ISFP 2nd Year
ISFP participatants will go through “The Spiritual Exercises” of St. Ignatius, presented in the form of the 19th Annotation Retreat for Daily Life. This 9-month program offers daily scriptural prayer, weekly individual spiritual direction, and monthly group faith-sharing. One Wednesday evening per month, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., dates TBA next month. Cost is $700 - $900.

ISFP 3rd Year
Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m., Instructors TBA
Cost: $130 per course

SP3-01 Spiritual Companioning
Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22
SP3-02 Discernment of Spirits
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11
SP3-03 Structure & Dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises
Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13
SP3-04 Practicum in Spiritual Ministry

For more information, call Sr. Barbara Ostheimer, 714-997-9587 ext. 26.