Last Updated October 25, 2007
In 1989, Monsignor Chet Michael founded the Spiritual Direction Institute (SDI), a two-year program designed to teach lay Christians the art of spiritual direction. The purpose of SDI is to give participants the necessary spiritual tools for one's own spiritual growth and to train each student to give spiritual direction to others. Classes meet one Saturday each month, except July and August, and there are two weekend retreats held each year in May and September. In addition to the classes and retreats, each student is expected to spend five hours each week in prayer and five hours each week in study. The classes are typically held at Church of the Incarnation in Charlottesville, VA and the retreats are typically held at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. Total estimated cost of the program is under $600 for the two years.
New SDI Class Forming!
The next SDI class will begin in June 2009. If you are interested in participating, please send your name and address to Msgr. Chet Michael. He will send a letter to you in January 2009 regarding the specific requirements for entry into the program. An introductory meeting for those interested will be held in March 2009 at the Church of the Incarnation.
Spiritual Directors
For those seeking spiritual direction, this list of SDI graduates may be contacted directly.
People who have graduated from SDI are invited to have their names placed on this page.The intent is to provide those visiting this site seeking spiritual direction with a list of persons to choose from who are available to walk with them on their spiritual journey.
If you are an SDI graduate and would like to have your name placed on this list, please contact Msgr. Chet Michael.
