La Salette Retreat &
Conference Center
Transforming Religious Legacy Burdens:
IFS and Ignatian
Spiritual Growth
A Silent Retreat
JANUARY 29 -
FEBRUARY 1, 2026
A Catholic retreat that uniquely blends Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Ignatian Spirituality to help participants address inner wounds or burdens from their religious past while deepening their relationship with God. This is a silent retreat.
ABOUT THE RETREAT
Transforming Religious Legacy Burdens:
IFS and Ignatian Spiritual Growth
Embark on a transformative journey of healing and spiritual renewal with Transforming Religious Legacy Burdens. This Catholic retreat uniquely blends Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Ignatian Spirituality to help participants address inner wounds or burdens from their religious past while deepening their relationship with God. Through compassionate self-exploration and contemplative prayer, discover freedom, peace, and a renewed sense of God’s love.
Purpose and Focus:
This retreat invites participants to explore and heal inner parts carrying religious legacy burdens—such as guilt, fear, or shame—using the IFS model’s gentle, self-compassionate approach. Rooted in Ignatian Spirituality, participants will engage in Ignatian imaginative prayer and the Examen to invite Christ’s healing presence, fostering spiritual
integration and a freer, more joyful faith.
What to Expect:
● IFS-Guided Exploration: Learn to identify and dialogue with inner parts holding religious burdens, guided by facilitators who integrate Catholic faith and IFS principles.
● Ignatian Prayer Practices: Experience the Ignatian colloquy and Gospel contemplation to encounter Jesus and discern God/Jesus/Spirit guidance in your healing journey.
● Community and Connection: Participate in optional small-group sharing to reflect on experiences in a safe, supportive environment.
● Sacramental Grace: Deepen your retreat through daily Mass
● Personal Reflection: Enjoy quiet time for journaling, prayer, and rest in a serene retreat setting to process and integrate insights.
WHERE
La Salette Retreat & Conference Center
Set your GPS to La Salette Retreat Center, Attleboro, MA
WHEN
JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Duration: 4 Days (Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon)
FEES
$650. It includes Full Board accommodation +
retreat material.
RETREAT DIRECTORS
Mary Kruger (lead IFS trainer) and
Jeff Putthoff, SJ (L1, L2, and Jesuit retreat director)
TO GET IN TOUCH WITH FR. JEFF PUTTHOFF, SJ
Why Attend?
By combining IFS’s psychological insight with Ignatian Spirituality’s contemplative depth, this retreat offers a powerful path to heal past religious hurts/burdens and embrace your relationship with God/Jesus/Spirit with greater freedom.
Leave equipped with tools for ongoing self-compassion and discernment, rooted in Christ’s love.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
The TOTAL COST of this retreat is $650.
It includes Lodging, meals and program materials.
A deposit of $150 is required
at the time of registration.
The remaining difference ($500)
must be paid upon arrival at the Retreat House.
For payments made by check:
all checks must be made payable to:
La Salette Retreat & Conference Center
947 Park Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
