Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth

The Spiritual Exercises – 30-Day Retreat

Requirements & Application Instructions

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius may be done in the form of a thirty-day silent retreat. This
individually directed retreat is for those who wish to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through the
full-time, month-long experience of the Spiritual Exercises. The 30-day retreatant is guided by an experienced
spiritual director who meets with the retreatant daily through the month. It is important that an individual
who undertakes a retreat of this magnitude is ready for and committed to the undertaking, as it is a major
investment of time and energy for both retreatant and director. Individuals interested in making the Spiritual
Exercises in this format are expected to have experience with at least one Ignatian directed retreat and to be
committed to daily prayer/meditation and regular spiritual direction.

 An application process, including references, is required. Applications must be completed in their

entirety before consideration by the staff of the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth.

 Arrival for the 30-day is customarily between 4:00 and 5:45 PM the day before the start of the retreat.
Departure is after the closing liturgy after the appropriation days.

 The cost of the 30-day retreat is: $2,880; the non-refundable deposit is $1,440.

The application includes:

 Application form (see attached form)

 Faith autobiography (see attached instructions)
 2 references (see attached form) – preferably two people who know you well and have at least some
familiarity with Ignatian spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises

Please return all materials to:

Br. Christopher Derby, SJ

Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth
PO Box 223
501 North Church Road
Wernersville, PA 19565

Please return by the date indicated on your application.