319 Concord Rd. • Weston, MA 02493-1398
Phone: 781-419-1337• Fax: 781-894-5864
E-Mail: Campion Renewal Center

 

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola are the foundation and hallmark of Ignatian spirituality, and are a great gift for the Church. As a Jesuit ministry, Campion Renewal Center takes joy in being able to make this rich heritage available to all men and women of faith. We offer a variety of programs that will hopefully meet the needs of a wide range of people interested in knowing more about Ignatian spirituality, and making the Spiritual Exercises in one of its various forms (annotations).

First, we offer an introduction to the Spiritual Exercises and Ignatian Prayer (the 18th annotation retreat) in three formats: individual (one-on-one), group, and communal. If you are interested in an individual program, experienced directors are available to meet with you on a weekly basis for about 10 weeks. Cost for the individual program is $15 per session or as agreed with your director. If you are interested in making an 18th annotation retreat along with others please check our weekend programs listed below. Interested groups may contact the Center if interested in making a communal 18th annotation retreat.

Reservations for all 18th annotation retreats must be made at least one week before the start of the retreat.

Second, experienced directors are also available to direct individuals in " the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life" (the 19th annotation retreat). While it is usually better to begin this retreat in the early fall so that the retreat follows the flow of the liturgical year, a 19th annotation retreat may be begun at any time during the year. Most people take about 30 weeks to complete a 19th annotation retreat. More information is provided below.

Third, the staff is also available to direct people in the Spiritual Exercises according to the 20th annotation, or the "long" or "30 day" retreat.
For more information go to the Spiritual Exercises Page:

_30 DAY - SPIRITUAL EXERCISES

 

Introduction to the Spiritual Exercises and Ignatian Prayer (communal 18th annotation retreat)

This powerful, grace-filled experience is for any group (e.g. parish ministry team, seminarians, religious communities, faculty colleagues, campus ministry team, etc.) wanting to deepen their prayer life as a community, and to strengthen their ministry together. The staff is available to work with groups here at Campion or off-site at a mutually agreeable location.

Please call the Center to make arrangements.

 

The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life
(19th annotation retreat)
Cost: $750 Non-refundable application fee of $50 and deposit of $100 are required.

General Information:
This retreat is designed for those wishing to make the Spiritual Exercises, but whose life circumstances make it impossible for them to make a full-time retreat. The retreat will help deepen one's awareness of God's presence and action in one's life, and help you to integrate prayer into your daily life. Although it is better to begin the retreat in the fall, experienced directors are available throughout most of the year for this retreat.

Interested individuals should be in on-going spiritual direction, and should have made individually directed retreats in the past. Applicants should be engaged in regular prayer, and be comfortable using Scripture as part of their prayer. Applicants should be comfortable in talking about their experiences in prayer with a director. Most people take about 30 weeks to complete a 19th annotation retreat, devoting approximately an hour each day to the retreat in addition to a weekly one-on-one meeting with a director.

Application Process:
Because of the time commitment involved in a 19th annotation retreat and the availability of directors, we strongly encourage interested individuals to contact the Center before submitting an application to determine if we are accepting new applications for this retreat. Interested individuals should complete the required application form and mail it to the Center along with their application fee. An interview will then be scheduled. Applicants will be informed of the decision on their application as soon after the interview as possible, and a start date for the retreat will be confirmed. Complete the application below, or call the Center office for additional information. An interview will be scheduled with interested individuals after they have submitted their application materials.

Cost:
If accepted, the application fee and deposit ($150 total) will be credited toward the remaining balance. The remaining balance ($600) is due by the 10th meeting unless other arrangements have been made.

Please mail your completed application and your $50 non-refundable application fee to:

Ms. Anne Copponi
Campion Renewal Center
319 Concord Road
Weston, MA 02493-1398

Once your application has been received and reviewed, you will be contacted for an interview.

The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life
(the 19th Annotation Retreat)
Application Form