Spiritual Formation
The Christian life is a life of ongoing inner transformation by the Holy Spirit into the likeness of Christ, thus reflecting the glory of God. This process of transformation is known as spiritual formation.
The spiritual formation ministry offers opportunities to learn, experience and embrace spiritual practices that help us to be open and receptive to the transforming grace of the Holy Spirit in our inner being, and in the process one’s relationship with God is nurtured and deepened. Some of these spiritual practices include the practice of prayer, listening to God through Scriptures, silence, solitude, faith sharing, journaling and the practice of receiving spiritual direction.
These opportunities are offered periodically through:
- Spiritual Formation courses
- Quiet Mornings and Quiet Days with the Lord
- Retreat in Daily Life
- Overnight Silent Retreats (for groups or individuals)
- Monthly Spiritual Direction (the practice of meeting up with a trained companion to reflect on how God is active and present in your life for the purpose of deepening one’s relationship with God)
Retreats
- Quiet Days with the Lord (individually arranged or with a group)
- Tending the Soul Retreats
(stay-in silent retreats) - Retreat in Daily Life
(non-residential)
Spiritual direction
Regular one-on-one conversations offering you a confidential and safe space to pay attention and attend to your relationship with God in your ordinary life experiences and reflections in prayer
Companions In Christ
A small group spiritual transforming experience in opening yourself to God’s presence and guidance
over 28 weeks
2025 Dates for Retreats & CIC
Dates: Saturdays, 11 Jan, 8 Mar, 26 Apr, 24 May, 19 Jul
Venue: LifeSprings Canossian Spirituality Centre
25 Jan -13 Sep (No sessions on 12, 13 May and 9, 10 Jun- public holidays)
Onsite Sessions:
a. Preparatory Session: Saturday, 25 Jan (Haven 9am-11.30am)
b. Monday evenings: 7.30pm-10.15pm: 14 Apr, 19 May, 16 Jun 30 Jun, 7, 14, 21 Jul, 1 Sep
c. Tuesday mornings: 9am- 12noon: 15 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 2 Sep
d. Closing Retreat: Friday evening, 12 Sep (7.30pm- 10.30pm) on zoom and Saturday 13 Sep (8.30am-5.30pm) at retreat centre
e. CIC Fellowship Gathering: Saturday, 26 Jun 9am-11.30am
f. CIC Zoom sessions: Monday evenings, 7.30pm-10.15pm: 3, 10,17,24 Feb, 3, 10,17,24 Mar, 7, 21, 28 Apr, 5, 26 May, 2, 23 Jun, 28 Jul, 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug
Tuesday mornings, 9am-12noon: 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar, 8, 22, 29 Apr, 6, 27 May, 3, 24 Jun, 29 Jul, 5,12,19, 26 Aug
g. Facilitators Sessions on Zoom: Wednesdays, 3pm-4.30pm, from 5 Feb – 27 Aug & Thursday, 4 Sep, 8pm-9.30pm – discussion for closing retreat
We praise God for your interest in our various programmes offered by Spiritual Formation.
Please check announcements for regular updates.