Week 1: What is Mentoring?

Activity 1 (5 minutes)

Before starting the video do the following activity:

  1. Write down at least 1 person you know has had a significant positive impact on your spiritual life.

  2. Write the qualities of this person that made the difference in your spiritual life.

  3. If you are still in contact, maybe send a message or note to them this week to let them know the difference they have made in your life. You could also thank them for their input and share the qualities you noticed in them.

Group activity (15 minutes)

If you are watching these videos as a group, take time to share your answers to question 1&2 with the rest of the group, and note all the qualities that these people show.

Whilst watching the video, make any notes you may want to share with others.

Key Objectives for this course:

  1. Understand the role of mentoring in spiritual growth for yourself and others.

  2. Know what to expect if you enter a mentoring relationship.

  3. Address any barriers that may get in the way.

Key Objectives for this week:

  • Understand the importance & role of mentoring in your own & other’s spiritual life.

  • Be able to define mentoring.