Introduction to Kardia Companionship of Empowerment
Introduction to Kardia Companionship of Empowerment
7 – 10 March 2025
10am – 4.15pm (AEDT)
Cost: $1600
To be conscious of your participation in the Kingdom of God is to be conscious of your participation in God’s companionship of empowerment. Whether you’re in ministry, preparing for it, or seeking personal and spiritual growth, this workshop is designed for you. It offers an introduction to spiritual formation at Kardia, providing you with an opportunity to enhance your listening skills and deepen your spiritual awareness.
For those interested in becoming a spiritual director or guiding others through the Spiritual Exercises, this workshop introduces you to Kardia’s spiritual direction formation programs and can be applied as credit toward your chosen spiritual formation pathway.
Each day will include inputs by Marlene and Bernie, experiential learning, spiritual conversation and reflective practice.
The topics considered will include:
* Encountering Gospel Texts & Imaginative Contemplation: This topic explores the practice engaging deeply with Gospel narratives through imaginative contemplation. It involves envisioning oneself within the scenes of the Gospel, experiencing the sights, sounds, and emotions, which can make the texts feel more personal and alive.
* Frameworks for Listening: Frameworks for listening refer to structured approaches or models that guide individuals in truly hearing and understanding others. This includes include active listening techniques, empathetic engagement, and reflective practices that foster deeper communication and connection.
* Spirituality and the Arts: This topic explores the intersection of spiritual experience and artistic expression. Art can serve as a medium for contemplation, transcendence, and connection with the Divine.
* Listening to the Christ Within: This theme involves the practice of inner listening, seeking to connect with the presence of Christ within. By cultivating a quiet and reflective inner space, individuals can tune in to this inner voice or sense of divine presence, leading to personal guidance, insight, and a deeper spiritual connection.All sessions will be delivered online via the Zoom platform.
If you are considering formation as a spiritual director and/or giver of the Spiritual Exercises, this workshop is an excellent introduction to the work of spiritual formation at Kardia and can count as credit towards your chosen pathway.
You can download the full course outline for Kardia Companionship of Empowerment Outline and the
Kardia Companionship of Empowerment Application form or contact Kardia for further information.