Meditation with Young Meditators
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About
An online, 12-week journey for students and educators who believe education is more than grades, assignments, and career goals — and who want to develop the inner life alongside the outer one.
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Why does it matter?
We live at an extraordinary moment. The acceleration of technology, the mental health crisis among young people, and the search for meaning are placing new demands on education — demands that cannot be met with IQ and technical skills alone.
Environmental activist Joanna Macy describes our current moment as a crossroads between three possible paths:
Business as usual The world as it always was — but it no longer works. |
The Great Collapse A crisis of meaning, mental health, and social fragmentation among the young. |
The Great Turnaround A new consciousness is possible — and it begins on the inside. |
Education has always invested in IQ — cognitive intelligence — and more recently in EQ — emotional intelligence. But there is a third dimension that has been largely absent from curricula: spiritual intelligence. The ability to find meaning, to live coherently with one’s values, to cultivate compassion, and to contribute to the common good.
The WCCM Spiritual Intelligence in Education programme was developed to address precisely this gap.
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What is Spiritual Intelligence?
What it is not
This programme is not about religion. Spiritual intelligence is a human capacity that everyone can develop regardless of faith, beliefs, or traditions. It refers to our ability to find meaning, live coherently, cultivate compassion, and contribute to the common good. Spiritual intelligence is about becoming a more complete human being, not about adhering to any particular religion.
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Who is it for?
Students
University and high school students (3rd year+) seeking self-knowledge, purpose, and inner health to navigate life transitions with awareness, presence, and meaning.
Educators & institutions
Teachers, lecturers, and school or university leaders who want to integrate contemplative practice and inner development into their educational culture.
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What students develop
- Deepen self-awareness and live in accordance with their own values.
- Broaden worldviews and strengthen empathy, compassion, and global responsibility.
- Discover meaning and purpose in personal, academic, and professional life.
- Develop resilience and hope to face challenges with creativity and strength
- Engage in ethical action and contribute to the common good, society, and the environment.
- Integrate inner growth with outer service — nurturing both themselves and the world.
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How does it work?
The Spiritual Intelligence in Education programme is an online journey structured around 12 modules, hosted on the My WCCM platform. Students can progress at their own pace, though we recommend completing one module per week to establish a sustainable rhythm. Each module includes video content, practical exercises, and supporting slides.
Programme structure
01 | Previous work | Create initial engagement. Introduction to spiritual intelligence and meditation practices — breath awareness, Christian meditation, and mindfulness. |
02 | 12-week online journey | Structured and progressive. Hosted on the My WCCM platform. Each module includes video content, practical exercises, and supporting slides. Cross-cutting theme throughout all 12 weeks: meditation. |
03 | Post-course | Paves the way for continuity and further exploration. Students are invited to consider a personal retreat at Bonnevaux (France) or Terra Laudato Si (Assisi, Italy). |
The 12 modules
Week | Module Title | Key Topics | Skills Developed |
Week 0 | Introduction to Spiritual Intelligence | Distinguishing SQ from IQ and EQ. Meditation practices: breath awareness, Christian meditation, mindfulness. | Foundational awareness, establishing a daily practice. |
Week 1 | Self-knowledge | Who am I? Hierarchy of values, identity, self, talents, personal strengths. | Self-awareness, clarity of values, introspection. |
Week 2 | Meaning and Purpose | Life mission, vocation, fundamental questions, Ikigai, gifts in service. | Sense of vocation, aligning life with values. |
Week 3 | Inner Freedom | Inner thought, acting vs reacting, intuition, discernment, what do we control? | Autonomy, discernment, freedom from conditioning. |
Week 4 | Worldview | Holistic thinking, awareness of one’s own worldview, integral theory, complexity. | Global perspective, contextual thinking, cultural openness. |
Week 5 | Compassion and Empathy | Compassion, empathy, the pain of others, solidarity, interdependence, ecology, care for the Earth. | Empathy, active compassion, altruism. |
Week 6 | Transcendence | Ego versus Higher Self, openness to mystery, transcendental experiences. | Humility, spirituality, self-transcendence. |
Week 7 | Ethical Values | Universal principles, justice, social responsibility. | Ethics, social responsibility, consistency with values. |
Week 8 | Resilience and Hope | Human limitations, creative use of adversity, active hope, imagination, courage, acceptance, transformation. | Resilience, hope, courage. |
Week 9 | Relationships and Service | Interconnection, diversity, community, social justice, careful listening. | Solidarity, healthy bonds, commitment to community. |
Week 10 | Internal Integration | Spiritual growth, authenticity, integrity, inner unity, silence. | Integration, existential harmony, coherence. |
Week 11–12 | Final Project | Individual Life Project + Group Social/Environmental Action Project. Optional personal retreat. | Synthesis, commitment, social contribution. |
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Courses for Students
Is your school or university ready to bring this programme to your students?
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Get the App
We have a brilliant app for youngsters to time their meditation sessions. Children can listen to the instructions and opening song in Spanish, English or Italian and choose how long they want to meditate for. Click on the image to download the app now.
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Contact
Taynã is a WCCM oblate and International Coordinator of Meditation for Young people. She started her work in the community with a meditation project with children. She graduated in Social Communication with a master’s degree in Social Psychology. Today, she coordinates the WCCM young project.
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Contact
Taynã is a WCCM oblate and International Coordinator of Meditation for Young people. She started her work in the community with a meditation project with children. She graduated in Social Communication with a master’s degree in Social Psychology. Today, she coordinates the WCCM young project.