TRIA CORDA
School for Spiritual Direction
This school serves the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in forming and counseling lay Spiritual Directors who serves the Catholic Faithful
TRIA CORDA
TRIA CORDA means three hearts. And this often refers the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Chaste Heart of Joseph. And with intentionality to conform our own hearts towards these holy hearts, we advance in love and knowledge of God. Within the Act of Spiritual Direction, there is another way to interpret the Three Hearts. That is, the heart of the Directee, the heart of the Director, and the heart of Christ. These three are all incredibly important in the act of spiritual Direction.
What is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction is help given by a trained Spiritual Director (clergy or trained layperson) to another person through confidential, ongoing conversation. It is a relationship between the director and the one being directed. Also, it is an encounter with God that two people participate in together. The purpose of the relationship is that the one being directed might grow closer in their relationship with God. In short, it’s an opportunity for mentorship in developing a relationship with God.
Who should be a Spiritual Director?
Are you currently in Spiritual Direction? Are you a good listener for others? Are you able to hear the Good Lord’s guidance?
You may be called to be a Spiritual Director.
Beginning in September 2024, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will facilitate a school to train prospective Catholic Spiritual Directors. The program will consist of two (2) years of formation via classroom instruction once a month on Saturdays, followed by one (1) year of practicum experience under personalized supervision. Applications will be accepted in April and May of 2024.
A Catholic spiritual director will: be a practicing Catholic, male or female, in good standing with the Church.
have a well-formed understanding of Catholic spiritual direction.
not engage in psychoanalysis but will, through prayer and the leading of the Holy Spirit, assist others in the discernment of God’s will in their lives.
understand the expectations for Spiritual Direction in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
be able to maintain a schedule that facilitates periodic direction sessions with their directees.
identify areas for prayer, reflection, and further discussion in the next scheduled session with their directees.
make recommendations for reflection material.
pray with directees, asking for the leading of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of the Blessed Mother and the saints.
Interested in knowing more?
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