The Foundations of Prayer

This course invites participants to explore the richness of Christian prayer and deepen their spiritual lives through engaging teachings, practices, and reflections. It is designed for those who feel called to grow in intimacy with God, guided by the wisdom of the Carmelite tradition.

Course Overview

Over the course of ten sessions, participants will be guided through a progressive series of teachings, each focused on an aspect of contemplative prayer. Each session offers insights, practices, and an opportunity for personal reflection, aiming to cultivate a deeper connection to God and a richer prayer life.

Course Aims and Learning Outcomes

Aims: This course aims to …

  • encourage intimacy with God
  • deepen participants’ understanding and practice of contemplative prayer
  • form people of prayer in a ten-week course
  • encourage an experience of praying with an online praying community
  • equip participants with the knowledge for developing and sustaining their prayer life.
  • To form people of prayer in a ten-week course over five months
  • To encourage an experience of living and praying with an online praying community
  • To encourage intimacy with God
  • To broaden an understanding of the variety of approaches to prayer

Learning Outcomes:

  • Experience Prayer as Friendship: Participants will come to see prayer as a living relationship with God, rooted in mutual friendship.
  • Explore Depths of Christian Spirituality: Through study and practice, participants will access the wisdom of Christian mystics and teachers.
  • Develop Personal Practices: Practical exercises will support participants in developing a regular, sustainable prayer practice.
  • Grow in Contemplative Awareness: Participants will cultivate awareness and attentiveness of God’s presence, deepening their daily life of prayer.
  • Navigate Challenges in Prayer: The course provides support and insight for those experiencing the difficult “fiery nights” of prayer that lead to a new dawn of transformation.

This course is part of the CACS School of Prayer, renowned for its experiential and supportive approach to spiritual growth. With a focus on the Carmelite tradition, this course in our Deepening Prayer series brings centuries of wisdom into a modern context, where prayer is both personal and communal, relational and transformational. The course balances guided teaching with group sharing, allowing participants to learn, reflect, and grow together.

Through small group discussions and spiritual conversations, each participant is supported in their unique prayer journey, enriched by the insights and experiences of others.

In a fast-paced world, Deepening Prayer Series offer a space to pause, reflect, and rediscover what it means to live a life rooted in God’s presence. This course is an invitation to anyone who yearns for a deeper spiritual life, providing the tools, insights, and support needed to transform prayer from a routine practice into a life-giving and grace-filled experience of God’s presence and love.

Whether you are new to prayer or have been praying for years, this course will offer fresh perspectives and deepen your understanding, nurturing a lasting friendship with God.

Course Requirements

The Foundations of Prayer is open to all who wish to deepen their experience and knowledge of prayer and to explore the journey of prayer with others.

Requirements for the course are:

  • Commitment to one’s prayer life
  • Heartfelt desire to draw from the rich tradition of Carmelite spirituality in deepening one’s prayer experience
  • Attendance (we understand that life does sometimes get in the way)
Key Features
Course Dates
Programme Schedule

Schedule (7.00pm UK Time)

6:45pm – zoom opens
7:00pm – 7:10pm Opening
7:10pm – 7:50pm Session One
7:50pm – 8:00pm Break
8:00pm – 8:40pm Session Two
8:40pm – 8:50pm Closing

Registration and Next Steps

STEP 1:

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Any questions please email soprayer@carmelite.org.uk


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    £300

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    £150

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