Spiritual Companioning

(Also called Spiritual Direction)

Facilitates one's faith journey.

• Assists individuals in articulating their God experiences.
• Provides a safe place for people to have their stories heard.
• Is open-ended on the individual's needs.

Who is companioning for?

• Anyone who is searching for relevance in God.
• Those looking for a place and space to share their stories and faith journeys.
• Those who are experiencing life's transitions, and even at times, seeking God even when it feels like God is distant.

Who will companion you?

• Lay people from the Holy Family Community.
• People trained in Spiritual Direction/Companioning and knowledgeable about Christian spiritual practices.
• People committed to their own faith journeys and spiritual development and who also meet regularly with a Spiritual Director of their own.

What a companioning session might look like?

• Typically meetings are held once a month for about one hour.
• The first companioning session will be provided at no charge.
• There is a range of fees based on the individuals' ability to pay.
• Prayers and conversation are centered around your needs and your life journey.

Spiritual Companioning is a ministry of the Adult Faith Formation Community, Holy Family Catholic Community. Contact Jim Papandrea, 847-907-3450, jpapandrea@holyfamilyparish.org