Spiritual Formation Year Three: Surrendering to the Mystery: A Contemplative Learning Community
Click here for the Year Three Syllabus
Year Three classes begin in September. The framework for this course is built around understanding and experiencing the transformation expressed in the phrase, "Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 2: 5). What does this look like and how do we move more deeply toward this way of living and being?
I believe this concept and experience is about a transformation of our awareness as we take on the qualities of Christ's mind. This is not new to Kairos. All of our work is about this transformation. In this Year Three curriculum, we will look more explicitly at this work and practice.
Prerequisite
Kairos Years One and Two or equivalent experience in spiritual formation.Objectives
- Contemplative prayer is the heart of our practice. Through silence, contemplative prayer, reading and conversation, (and always expecting God’s Spirit to be at work in us) we will attempt to include the following in this course:
- Increase our understanding and experience of what this transformation might mean
- Explore how various authors and traditions understand and give language to these ideas
- Notice more deeply how this work is already taking shape in our lives
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Consider additional or different practices that might help us in this transformation
Options
There are two nine-month options available for Year Three students. A full weekend is offered, from Friday dinner at 5:45 pm through Sunday lunch, ending around 1:30 pm. A Saturday-only option is also available. Saturdays begin at 9:00am and conclude at 8:00pm. Saturday retreatants will join the class for the main input and group discussions on Saturday, as well as have time for personal silence and solitude. Lunch and dinner on Saturday are included.
Faculty
Phil Horst’s passion is to see a world transformed! He has his MA in Holistic Spirituality/Spiritual Direction from Chestnut Hill College, and has been a spiritual director for five years. He was a student at Kairos for three years, and has been a team member for six years. He lives in Lancaster, is married, and has two children. Other interests include software development and photography. He is a member of James Street Mennonite Church.Lori Young is a graduate of the Kairos Spiritual Formation program and has led silent directed retreats. Her credentials include: Pastoral Counseling, Moravian Theological Seminary; M.A. Holistic Spirituality/Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Direction Certification, Silent/Directed Retreat Certification, Chestnut Hill College; B.A. Psychology Pennsylvania State University; Certificate of Completion, Kairos: School of Spiritual Formation; Crisis Intervention Counselor, Pennsylvania Department of Health; Retreat Leader.
Payment Schedule
Full Weekend Option- The cost is based on eight full weekends and one Saturday session (Please note that we will not be able to offer a refund for any missed weekend, nor will the weekend be transferable to another person).Saturday Only Option- The cost is based on nine Saturday sessions (Please note that we will not be able to offer a refund for any missed class).
Scholarships / Grants
A limited number of scholarships are available for the nine-month program. Contact Mary Etta King, Director, for scholarship information. Scholarship applications are due July 15 the year students attend.
Class Schedule & How to Apply
Click here view/download the 2012-2013 Spiritual Formation Year Three application.