Our Archdiocese is blessed with many who are trained as Spiritual Mentors, quite a few are St. Michael parishioners!
Fill out this form to request a Spiritual Mentor through the Holy Family School of Faith.
What is a Spiritual Mentor?
As guide and companion to another on his or her journey to holiness, a Spiritual Mentor is someone guided by the Holy Spirit in strictly following the teachings of the Church while teaching and supporting the mentee in spiritual matters. Jesus walked the journey with His disciples, He didn't call them to a great life with Him and then leave them alone. Spiritual Mentors are here to accompany others on this walk with Christ, to hold their mentees accountable, and challenge them to go deeper.
What does a Spiritual Mentor do?
A Spiritual Mentor is one formed to:
• pray for the mentee as well as for the relationship with the mentee
• listen to God and to the mentee
• meditate daily on the Word of God
• protect confidentiality
• advise the mentee on the significance of the sacraments
• teach the mentee how to prepare for an intimate and open presentation of self to God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the value of thanksgiving after Reconciliation
• teach the mentee how to prepare for and receive the Eucharist and the value of thanksgiving after Mass
• share the teachings of the Church on faith and morals
teach how to make decisions and choices according to the Church’s tradition and morals
• grow in the virtues
• help the mentee formulate a rule of life
• speak out on the various states of life
• support the mentee in his or her state of life and vocation
• console the mentee in difficult or challenging times
• hold the mentee accountable for suggestions given
Who should have a Spiritual Mentor?
We recommend everyone have a Spiritual Mentor! It is an incredible opportunity to be challenged and accompanied in the Christian life, which can sometimes be difficult. The Holy Family School of Faith has set a minimum age of 18 years old.