Who is a Mentor? What is Spiritual Mentorship? 

Spiritual Mentors, formed by and under the auspices of Holy Family School of Faith, serve as a guide and companion to others on their journey to holiness. They are Catholics who have a daily habit of prayer, frequent the sacraments, desire to increase their knowledge of the faith, grow in the virtues, and have a calling to help others do the same.

Spiritual Mentors are formed to do the following in either a one-on-one or small group setting:  

• Help the mentee establish a habit of daily prayer with a resolution.

• Teach the mentee how to prepare to receive the sacraments and the importance of thanksgiving after receiving the sacraments.

• Teach the mentee the steps of how to make prudent decisions.

• Help the mentee grow in virtue.

• Help the mentee formulate a Rule or Plan of Life.

• Support the mentee in his or her state of life and vocation. 

• Pray for the mentee.

• Allow the Holy Spirit to be the prime director in the relationship with the mentee.

• Hold the mentee accountable.

• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the mentee. 
  

Spiritual Mentorship is not…

…grief or marriage counseling - In which a person seeks psychological help for a situation that he or she is experiencing.

…psychotherapy - In which one seeks a cure for the resolution of a psychic conflict and the professional is responsible for the cure of the patient.

…confession - Confession is a sacrament administered only by a priest.

Spiritual Mentors do not offer mentoring to persons of the opposite gender.

Spiritual Mentors do not offer spiritual mentorship to a minor.

We look forward to beginning this journey with you. 

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