LS “HUIS” RESIDENTIAL-MISSION YEAR 2025/2026
Living Stones “Huis” aims to offer young people a 9-month residential experience, structured around community life, Ignatian spirituality and prayer, intellectual formation, and a commitment to apostolic service. It is primarily a space of welcoming, of discernment, of growth, of learning, and of service: be it through the beauty and challenges of living in community, or through the guided explanations and other activities offered in the physical space of the church, in the heart of the bustling city of Amsterdam.
The experience is especially directed towards motivated young people who are seeking to discern, deepen and put into practice their understanding of Christian faith, tradition and cultural heritage, primarily through a commitment to personal and shared moments of formation, spiritual exercises, and retreats, evangelisation and outreach initiatives designed to inspire and instil a strong sense of apostolic mission within the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam.
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LOCATION:
“Spuizicht”, 440 Singel, Amsterdam
(next door to the Krijtberg church)
START OF PROGRAMME:
September 2025*
DURATION:
9 months (till end of June 2026)
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME**
– 30% service (evangelisation; creative development of pastoral initiatives; collaboration with Jesuits and LS network)
– 30% formation (spiritual; cultural and anthropological, artistic, theological)
– 30% free personal time (part-time work; studies; other voluntary services)
– 10% rest
NUMBER OF PLACES:
Up to 8 people
REQUIREMENTS
– experience is intended for people aged between 20-35;
– preference for young people who are either in a phase of transition, of being “in-between” an experience and another, taking a “gap year” from studies or work, concluding studies, or on some other scheme which, however, allows you to juggle time between studies and the demands of this programme;
– willing to commit to 9 months of a residential experience;
– willing to structure their daily life according to the demands of the programme, including times of service, formation and other moments shared with the community;
– can understand and communicate in English (even if a bit!)
– no previous experience of Living Stones is required;
– open to different faith backgrounds, however, the entire experience is based on an Ignatian spirituality, with several moments of prayer and the celebration of Mass.
COST:
The accommodation is free, but there will be a common monthly cost to cover living expenses (food, utility bills, etc.). The estimated monthly cost is of approximately 300-350€***
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* prior to the beginning of the residential experience, members will be invited to carry out 8 days of Spiritual Exercises in Simplon Pass, Switzerland, organised by the LS in August (5–10 Aug OR 17–24 August 2025). Arrival to the house can begin as early as the 1st week of September.
** details of the “fixed” common moments of the programme will be announced in the beginning of June.
*** travelling expenses are not included.
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If you feel this mission and formation experience is for you, we kindly ask you to fill in the form and send a MOTIVATION LETTER to huis.livingstones@gmail.com. Tell us who you are and why you are interested in being considered for this programme!
Registration form: https://forms.gle/VyqcEC62gBVbaj7P6 Registering does not mean that it is an automatic YES But, it is definitely a first and very important step! We will, in any case, reach out to you to discuss the way forward 🙂
