Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living Course
2026-2027 (EITHER Online or In Person)
GPRL is an introductory course in Ignatian Spirituality, offered both online and in person during 2026–2027.
The course is organised around three main themes:
Theme 1 — Prayer and Reflection
Exploring different ways of prayer, reflection and journalling; working with feelings in prayer; and reflecting on images of God.
Theme 2 — Discernment and Decision-Making
An introduction to St Ignatius, Ignatian discernment, and approaches to decision-making.
Theme 3 — Listening and Accompaniment
An introduction to listening skills and the practice of accompaniment.
The course can be taken in 2 ways – EITHER online or in person at the ISC
Online Course
Each theme of the online course will run on Tuesday evenings (19:00 to 20:30) over a six-week block.
- Theme 1: 8,15, 22 September 2026 and 6,13, 20 October 2026
- Theme 2: 12,19, 26 Jan 2027 and 2, 9, 16 Feb 2027
- Theme 3: 13, 20, 27 April 2027 and 4, 11,18 May 2027
In-Person Course
The course will also be offered in person at the Ignatian Spirituality Centre over six Saturdays.
Each theme will take place across two Saturdays (10:00 to 17:00)
- Theme 1: 10 & 24 October 2026
- Theme 2: 16 & 30 Jan 2027
- Theme 3: 8 & 22 May 2027
We have reduced the cost of this course!!
Finance
The suggested offering per theme is £120 for the ONLINE (Tuesdays) and £100 for the IN House on Saturdays.
A (non refundable) deposit of 25% will be required to secure your place on the course. (i.e. 25% of whatever themes you attend ...so, for example, if you come to all 3 it's £90 deposit for online and £75 deposit for In House)
Electronic Payment is preferred however it can also be made by cheque, cash or standing order and may be made in instalments over the year, according to need.
Grants and financial Assistance:
We do not want finance to be a barrier to participation. Applicants who require financial assistance will receive information about seeking support from an independent charity when they apply for the course. The ISC also has a small bursary fund available, although our resources are limited and assistance cannot be guaranteed.
