Becoming a Spiritual Mentor
Holy Family School of Faith Institute offers a two-year course of study combining self-paced online training courses with in-person sessions. The program aims to form Spiritual Mentors to serve as guide and companion to others on their journey to holiness. It is designed for Catholics who have a desire to develop a deep prayer and sacramental life, to increase their knowledge of the Catholic faith, to grow in the virtues and a desire to help others do the same.
Session dates for Class of 2027 have begun:
Session I - Prayer & Spirituality: February 23 - 28, 2026
Session II - Virtues & Moral Principles: September 14 - 19, 2026
Session III - Sacraments & Practical Equipping: February 22 - 27, 2027
Session IV - Spiritual Readiness: September 13 - 18, 2027
Media and Mentions
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"My dream for the Archdiocese is to be able to awaken in the hearts of many a yearning for holiness. If we are able to succeed in this area, we will need an army of spiritual mentors who will be trained to help guide and assist others in developing a rich life of prayer."
Archbishop Emeritus Joseph F. Naumann
Listen to The Shepherd’s Voice - On Becoming a Catholic Spiritual Mentor
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"Adult faith formation is a necessary condition for the implementation of the Second Vatican Council's call for greater lay involvement in the life and mission of the Church. I enthusiastically encourage more laity in the archdiocese and beyond to join the program of formation of spiritual mentors..."
The Most Reverend Archbishop Shawn McKnight, S.Th.D
Metropolitan Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas -
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Spiritual Mentors Learn to Guide Others to a Deeper Faith
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Spiritual Mentorship Participants Find ‘The Road Less Traveled’ Worth the Journey
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“[The CSM Program] turned out to be beyond my expectations in terms of the world-class nature of the formation received." and “I am constantly reminded that I am just an instrument, because I know it is the Holy Spirit doing the real work.”
