The Accompaniment Program: Presence in Action
When you learn to be fully present to yourself, your presence becomes a gift to others
Aim of the program
This course aims to equip participants with a deeper understanding of the principles and practice of accompaniment, explored through reflection, shared learning, and community engagement
What you’ll gain
Clarity: Understand what accompaniment truly means and its core components
Skills: Develop practical tools to guide others in their journey in life and ministry
Insight: Reflect on and deepen your own experience of being accompanied
Practice: Engage in real-life accompaniment as both a guide and participant.
Course schedule
4 Online Zoom gatherings and a three day residential experience in L’Hermitage (20-23rd March 2026) focused on practical accompaniment skills
Interested? - Get in touch with your principal/project coordinator or email leighellismaristeducation@gmail.com for more information
Online Taster Session - All Welcome
Please complete the Registration Here - Link - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=WFTukTdWFkK8rlhP2blg2eap_79T94VBmI8EY8lzvbVUQlBBTlEzQ1E2QVBFSjFHRks0V1U5SVo1QSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl
14th January 2026 7pm IRE/UK time
8pm Germany, Belgium, Netherlands time
Online Course Sessions
19.00 UK/IRE time, 20.00 Dutch/German/Belgium time
4th February 2026
11th February 2026
25th February 2026
4th March 2026
In Person Gathering
L’Hermitage
20 - 23rd March 2026