Next Training – October 2028
“The Church will have to initiate everyone – priests, religious and laity – into this ‘art of accompaniment’ which teaches us to remove our sandals before the sacred ground of the other.”
Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel, 169
What you can expect to go away with
- Confidence and competence in accompanying another on their spiritual journey
- Much more intimacy with your own faith journey, including your shadow
- Growing awareness about what is life giving and what is death dealing
- Awareness of Earth Consciousness; Connecting spirituality with nature
- Appreciation of the mysticism of St Ignatius and others
- Recognition of your strengths and weaknesses, transference and projection
- Knowledge of how to keep safe boundaries and confidentiality
- Awareness that people can be in very different places on their developing journey
- Being comfortable with and able to avail of supervision
- Being able to lay aside your own agenda and give your companionee full attention
- Having the companionship of fellow trainees
Details and dates of the course (2028 – 2030)
Commencement date: October 2028
Location: Milltown Park, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Duration: 2 years part- time – 17 weekends in total
(Non-residential)
Cost: €1,600 per year. (Negotiable)
Places: Limited
Provisional Dates TBD
Year 1
- October 19th & 20th
- November 16th & 17th
- December 14th & 15th
- January 18th & 19th
- February 15th & 16th
- March 22nd & 23rd
- April 26th & 27th
- May 24th & 25th
Year 2
- September 20th & 21st
- October 18th & 19th
- November 15th & 16th
- December 13th & 14th
- January 17th & 18th
- February 14th & 15th
- March 21st & 22nd
- April 18th & 19th
- May 16th & 17th
An application form, which can provide an opportunity for you to decide prayerfully whether or not to apply, is available here or from anamcharadas@gmail.com.
Testimonials
Learning to listen deeply and to empathize have been very valuable. Participants are supported and encouraged to explore the spiritual dimension of their lives. The journey can at times be challenging but ultimately rewarding and leads to a deeper understanding of oneself and to greater compassion for others. 
”Next Training – October 2028
Location:
Milltown Park, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Duration:
2 years part- time – 17 weekends in total (Non-residential)
Cost:
€1,600 per year.
Places:
Limited
Next training: October 2028
Closing date for receipt of applications is 30th March 2028
Application
An application form, which can provide an opportunity for you to decide prayerfully whether or not to apply, is available here.