Spiritus Program

Key Features

Faith Formation as Missionary Disciples

  • 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.

Contemporary Models of
Evangelisation – Catholic Schools and Church

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

  • Practical application and outstanding models in schools and Church.

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

Faith Formation for Leaders in Schools & Church

  • School and diocesan implementation models.

  • Developing new understandings and skills.

Missionary Spirituality & International

  • A formation for ministry and mission outreach.

  • Option for national and international mission and immersion experiences.

Contemporary Qualification with flexible pathways incorporating
Religious Education

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

  • Religious Education accreditation.

  • SPIRITUS 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

Part 2

Creating Centres of the New Evangelisation: Catholic Schools, Parishes and Church Ministries EDNE601

Extension

Part 3

Mission Experience in Church Ministry EDNE602

Accreditation & Certification

A number of dioceses recognise SPIRITUS as a program that contributes to gaining and maintaining accreditation to lead, teach Religious Education and teach in a Catholic school.

Graduates of SPIRITUS and members of Catholic Schools Youth Ministry International may also apply for recognition and certification as a CSYMI Educator. Online courses and GROW CSYMI workshops and Zoom videos are available to members as ongoing professional learning.

Graduates of SPIRITUS and members of the CLFN may also apply for recognition and certification as a CLFN Leader of Evangelisation. Faith formation seminars are held each term providing opportunities for prayer, formation, conversation and sharing with other school and Church leaders.

Catholic Leaders Formation Network

The Catholic Leaders Formation Network (CLFN) is a professional learning and formation network for leaders in Catholic schools, parishes, dioceses and other Church organisations engaged in evangelisation.

Graduates of SPIRITUS can join the Catholic Leaders Formation Network (CLFN) to contribute to their own ongoing formation and to support them in leading the formation of staff and students at school. Schools implementing Catholic Schools Youth Ministry International are members of the CLFN.

Through completing SPIRITUS with the resources of CSYMI and the CLFN, graduates will be equipped to lead the following programs in your school and Church context. You will also have the opportunity to participate in ongoing formation each term as a CLFN Leader of Evangelisation.

  • Porta Fidei Retreat experiences

  • CLFN Forming Leaders Series (Called and Essentials for Faith Leadership)

  • CSYMI Primary (Junior) and the Secondary Youth Ministry Programs

With the prayer resources and workshops provided by the CLFN, leaders will be better equipped to lead prayer within your community.

How can Spiritus be offered?

SPIRITUS can and has been offered in various modes.

  • In person with leaders and staff gathering at a suitable venue to complete Part 1 and or Part 2. ACU La Salle and CLFN leaders can facilitate and present SPIRITUS themselves or as part of a team including suitably qualified and experienced local leaders.

  • Online using a video conferencing software and the program resource platform at clfn.org which contains outlines, course notes, worksheets and multimedia resources.

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

Click below for information on Spiritus as an International Formation Program

Where has Spiritus been held?

Australia

  • 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