Step 1: If you are chosen as a designated participant, you will be given information to take the “Spiritual Gifts Inventory” on-line. The Inventory IS NOT discernment of charisms! It is merely a tool to help you begin to “tease out” what you charisms might be.
Step 2: One hour, one-on-one gifts interview. This is an invaluable part of the process. Experienced, Catherine of Siena Institute-trained gifts interviewers are available by phone and, in some cases, in person. The interviewer can help you:
Step 4: You need to choose one charism on which you wish to focus. Then, over the course of the next few weeks, try to utilize your charism in your day-to-day life.
Step 5: Sharing the experience and feedback. Share your experiences with the small group. With the guidance of your Small Group Moderator, and in discussion with the other members of your small group, each month you will be taught how to:
All parts of the process are necessary for discovering where you are truly gifted. Five sessions are currently scheduled. It is anticipated that additional sessions might be necessary to fully discern your charisms. The first five sessions are mandatory. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL FIVE SESSIONS for the process to be effective.