Spiritual formation is an integral component of the Ascend Leadership Project. ALP interns ("ALPs") develop a Rule of Life, which includes a commitment to prayer together. They also meet regularly for spiritual direction with one of the certified spiritual directors in the diocese.  A variety of spiritual practices are introduced to them during the course of the project, and periodic workshops are held on a variety of spiritual topics. Last but not least, they are trained in various liturgical roles and learn some of the sacramental theology underlying these historic Christian practices.  The goal is to give ALPs a broad spiritual experience over the course of the project to get to know the Body of Christ more intimately and know one's place within it for the greater glory of God.