Spiritual Companion

Semester 1: August - November 2020
- Sacred Scripture 101
- Interior Life Part I
- Philosophy 101
- Spiritual Companion Part I
- Adult Bible Conference (July 31 - August 2)
- October 9 - 11 In-Residence Session

Semester 2:December 2020 - March 2021
- Interior Life Part II
- Sacred Tradition 101
- Theology 101
- Spiritual Companion Part II
- Silent 5-Day Retreat (December 7 - 11, 2020)
- December 12 - 13, 2020 In-Residence Session

Semester 3: April - July 2021
- Interior Life Part III
- Moral Theology including Theology of the Body 101
- Discipleship 101
- Spiritual Companion Part III
- Silent Weekend Retreat (Date TBD)
- In-Residence Weekend Session (Date TBD)

Semester 4: August - December  2021
- Interior Life Part IV
- Human Development 101
- Vocation 101
- Spiritual Companion Part IV
- Silent Weekend Retreat (Date TBD)
- In-Residence Weekend Session (Date TBD)

Online/In-Person Training:
- Welcome to Program: July 31 at 5 PM (prior to Bible Conference)
- 1st Wednesday or the Month at 6PM 
- July 31 - August 2, 2020, Bible Conference with Dr. Bergsma
- December 7 - 11, 2020 Silent 5-Day Retreat
- Semester 3 Silent Weekend Retreat
- Semester 4 Silent Weekend Retreat
- October 9 - 11, 2020 In Residence Session
- December 12-13, 2020 In-Residence Session
- Semester 3 & 4 In Residence Session 

The CRC Spiritual Companion program is designed to form members of the laity in the Catholic faith as disciples; so that they can help others become disciples through a deeper spiritual life.  This program is composed of four, four-month semesters for a total of 16 months. The first cohort begins in August 2020 and concluded in December 2021. The cost is $2,000 per semester and includes both online and in-person training and retreats. The semester cost is all-inclusive for materials, training, lodging, and meals. 

To apply, complete the following application: CRC Spiritual Companion Application

Thanks to the Scanlan Foundation, the CRC is able to offer $500-$1,000 scholarships per semester to some students. Scholarships are available on a limited basis. 

This program will only admit 12 students per semester. This allows for a true School of Discipleship and it also works for Social Distancing!!! The Facilitator and primary instructor for the program will be Kim Brown, CRC Director. 

Programs in the USA vary and range from 2-3 years and cost between $6,000 - $12,000. The CRC program provides more in-person training than the other National programs which allows the participants to complete the program in 16-months. The CRC program also costs $8,000 which includes overnight retreats and stays by the participants. Scholarships of up to $4,000 (or 50% are available).

The program allows a person to do almost all coursework from their home if needed based on distance or situation. Each semester has 2 in-person times.