Spiritus Formation Journey 2026

Welcome to this space of learning, connection, and transformation. 

During 2025, the following Spiritus Programs will be held

• East Africa 22 April - 24 April

• Broken Bay Group 2: 26-27 May

• Queensland Online 10-11 August

• Canberra National (Including Leaders Stream) 17-18 August

• Rome 25 September - 8 October

What this cohort space is about

This is your home base before and during Spiritus. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of this experience:

• Course materials to help guide your reflection and academic progress

• Announcements and practical information 

• Details on how to participate in the wider SPIRITUS Leaders Network

• A community feed to share thoughts, questions, and inspiration

We encourage you to explore, participate and contribute.

About the Program

Spiritus will immerse you in the core of the Church's evangelisation mission, offering time for prayer, reflection, learning, conversation, Reconciliation, and celebration. When offered in person, the 'Porta Fidei' retreat will be conducted, focused on the essentials of the Gospel message and call to vocational ministry, with opportunities for prayer and worship.

Part One | Faith Formation and the New Evangelisation

We begin by returning to the heart of the Gospel — the kerygma. You’ll hear from experienced Catholic leaders and teachers, reflect in guided spaces, and start exploring the personal call to missionary discipleship. This day is about grounding ourselves in Christ, individually and communally.

Modules for Part One:

• The Vision of the New Evangelisation

• Retreat Experience and Spiritual Growth

• Contemporary Methods and Expressions

• Faith Leadership for the New Evangelisation

Part Two | Creating Centres of the New Evangelisation: Catholic Schools, Parishes and Church Ministries

We shift our focus to practical application. Through testimonies, case studies, and dialogue, we’ll explore how Catholic schools, parishes, and ministries can become centres of evangelisation. This is also where you'll begin to shape or refine your own evangelisation plan and leadership path.

Modules for Part Two:

• Catholic Schools as Centres of Evangelisation

• The Interrelated Components of Evangelisation in a Catholic School

• Contemporary Evangelisation Models (CSYMI and beyond)

• Leading Faith Formation in Complex Contexts

• Equipping Teachers and Leaders for Evangelisation

• Planning for Mission: Practical Strategies for Leadership

How to participate

To get the most out of this space and the program:

• Download the App so you can stay connected wherever you are.
  Click here to learn how.

• Check in daily for new updates or retreat info

• Complete your profile so others can find and connect with you

• Say hello in the chat and share your insights or intentions

• Bring your whole self — heart, head, and hands — into the experience

Resources

The PowerPoints, handouts, and other resources are on this Spiritus International Might Network platform. You are also encouraged to order the following book, which details the course material: Waves of Grace, written by Peter Woods. The introduction chapter is offered to you here:

Ch 1 Intro - Wave of Grace 290224.pdf

Waves of Grace can be ordered through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Waves-Grace-Evangelisation-Catholic-Schools/dp/1763523705. 

Make it meaningful

This journey is more than a course. It’s a space to reawaken your calling, deepen your spiritual life, and gain new perspectives on Catholic leadership today. As you engage with others, know that you're not alone. We're building something together — something grounded in mission, shaped by faith, and moved by hope.

We invite you to participate with openness and curiosity. The conversations you begin here may ripple out far beyond these two days.

With gratitude and blessings

The SPIRITUS Leaders Network Team.
Supporting leaders in Catholic schools, parishes, dioceses, and ministries — one step at a time.