Forty years ago, St. John Paul II called for a New Evangelization. Since then, there has been a universal call for people to become “missionary disciples” to advance the Catholic Faith. Fr. Watson set out on his doctoral work after 35 years of pastoral program development to find the most effective Ignatian methods to enact this great agenda.
Holiness cannot be measured but spiritual, holistic growth can. SSI is grateful to the Archdiocese of Seattle for enabling us to build programs that help dioceses, faith communities, and individuals invest in effective evangelization methodologies. Programs must demonstrate they are effective. All of SSI’s programs have been researched for at least two years prior to launch, proven effective for spiritual growth, and are holistic in approach.
At this inflection point in Church and global history, the Catholic Church, in her dioceses, parishes, and apostolates, should only invest in proven programs and methods capable of creating missionary disciples. SSI has developed programs to assist Catholic evangelization capable of forming missionary disciples.
Our Programs Are:
Researched
Sacred Story Institute is at the forefront of researching and developing dynamic, entirely new applications of classic Ignatian spirituality. Fr. William Watson’s research is informed by a life of study, spiritual direction, and Ignatian program development and also by research in neuroscience, medicine, and psychology.
Proven
Our program methodologies are proven to allow individuals to access the “archeology of their life history” and so better understand what blocks integral human and spiritual development. And once understood, how to navigate a graced path forward using the specially designed tools and techniques of spiritual discernment pioneered by Fr. Watson’s research into St. Ignatius Loyola’s conversion process.
Holistic
Sacred Story incorporates an integral, holistic systems approach in the multiple programs we have created for children, young adults, and adults. There are no easy fixes to developing one's spiritual life. It requires commitment, practice, and reinforcement. SSI’s programs provide a clear roadmap for one’s integral intellectual, psychological, and spiritual growth and the support so necessary to build a sustainable and healthy spirituality.
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Sacred Story Community
Sacred Story Youth
Forty Weeks
Forty Weeks for Priests
Forty Weeks: Letters from Prison
True Heart
