Key Features

    • A study of evangelisation, inviting a deeper journey of faith.

    • Retreat and formation experiences.

    • Experienced and contemporary lecturers in the field.

    • A formation of the head, heart and hand.

    • Creating centres of evangelisation: Catholic schools and youth ministry.

    • Practical application and outstanding models in schools and Church.

    • Catholic schools Four Phase Model (Spiritus Youth Ministry) of formation and training within Religious Education.

    • School and diocesan implementation models.

    • Developing new understandings and skills.

    • A formation for ministry and mission outreach.

    • Option for national and international mission and immersion experiences.

    • Masters level – AQF Level 8. Pathways into Masters of Religious Education, Educational Leadership and Theology.

    • Religious Education accreditation.

    • SPIRITUS Leader Formation can be undertaken as a Professional Learning Program or units of Academic study.

Professional Learning & Units of Study

Part 1

Faith Formation and the New Evangelisation EDNE600

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Part 2

Creating Centres of the New Evangelisation: Catholic Schools EDNE601

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Retreat Experience

Porta Fidei
Called (online)

Extensions

Part 3

Leading Evangelisation

Leading staff and student formation strategies as high-impact strategies in the renewal of schools as centres of evangelisation.

Part 4

Mission Experience in Church Ministry EDNE602

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Spiritus Mission Network

During completion of SPIRITUS Leader Formation Programs participants will be given offered free membership of the SPIRITUS Mission Network.

Those completing Spiritus Part 3 will have access to and use of the School Evangelisation Evaluation (SEE) instrument. This provides a basis from which to plan for the renewal of the school as a centre of evangelisation using the School Evangelisation Roadmap (SER).

The Spiritus Mission Network provides programs and resources to implement this plan within a supportive professional and ministry network at https://www.spiritusinternational.org. (Password protected)

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SPIRITUS Leader Formation Programs can and have been offered in various modes.

  • In person with leaders and staff gathering at a suitable venue . ACU La Salle staff facilitate and present SPIRITUS Leader Formation Programs as part of a team often including suitably qualified and experienced national and local leaders.

  • Online using a video conferencing software and the program resource platform at spiritusinternational.com (Password protected) which contains outlines, course notes, worksheets and multimedia resources.

  • Integrated within an international study tour including studies and formation in London, Rome and Assisi.

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How can Spiritus Leader Formation Programs
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Accreditation

A number of dioceses recognise the Spiritus Leader Formation and Youth Ministry Programs as contributing to gaining and maintaining accreditation to lead and teach Religious Education in a Catholic school.

Spiritus Leader Formation Programs have been offered to leaders

Nationally

  • Melbourne

  • Tasmania

  • Wagga Wagga

  • Brisbane

  • Townsville

  • Rockhampton

  • Toowoomba

  • Canberra and Goulburn

  • Broken Bay

Internationally

  • East Africa- Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda

  • New Zealand - Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch

  • United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Ireland

Testimonials

Spiritus Video Testimonials Part 1

Spiritus Video Testimonials Part 2

  • "The formation of teachers and leaders through the ACU La Salle Academy program, SPIRITUS, has had a significant impact, and I have witnessed and participated in this myself in Canberra as well as internationally in London and Rome. I described this program as being on the cutting edge of what the Holy Spirit is doing in the Catholic world at the moment."

    Archbishop Christopher Prowse - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

  • "Inspiring, enthusing, challenging and thought provoking. Those words come to mind when I reflect upon the last few days (SPIRITUS)…I have learnt about the importance of witnessing to the faith and to talk about our encounters with Jesus Christ in an intentional and purposeful way with our staff and students."

    Michael Exton - Principal, St Ignatius College Geelong

  • "This whole (SPIRITUS) experience has been totally transformational (International Formation program London). I have been involved in Catholic education for 40 years and this has made a fundamental change in my life and has reinforced the wonderful joy of being a Catholic educator… I feel fully connected to the universal Church and the good news that the Holy Spirit is working and moving amongst us."

    Joan McCombe - Diocese of Down and Connor Northern Ireland

  • "The main part about it (International Formation Program London) has been the way it has bought people together from different parts of the world… this has meant something quite special. From a catholic leader’s point of view in a school it has been really exciting to see a joined up and organised vision for how we might be able to deliver more effectively formation for the pupils we work with and our staff. I feel encouraged and excited about the whole experience."

    Stuart McPherson - Principal, Worth School England

  • "SPIRITUS 2022 has not only given the participants the key to unlocking the New Evangelisation for our young people in schools and parishes, but the strength to push open the doors too. The Program was sensitively created to offer human, spiritual, pastoral and intellectual formation. The days were full of deep discussion, fraternal sharing, prayerful reflection and a profound sense of hope and joy. We look forward to the fruits of this work and growing the network of faith-full Catholic leaders in the coming years."

    Barbara Coupar - Director Scottish Catholic Education Service

  • "SPIRITUS Aotearoa NZ was a pivotal opportunity for leaders and teachers to crystalise the challenge and opportunity of a New Evangelisation paradigm in NZ Catholic schools. The program presented a framework linking ecclesial documents on our evangelising mission as educators to contemporary pedagogies of evangelisation in Catholic schools and an empowering pathway for the meaningful evaluation of Catholic Special Character."

    Brendan Bergin - RE Advisor Diocese Auckland, New Zealand