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Description and Process 

Description

We've all received charisms (spiritual gifts) in Baptism and Confirmation through which God intends his love to reach others. Called & Gifted is an introduction to charisms and the process of discernment, with information that will help you explore and begin the process of discovering God’s call in your life. Come and discover these charisms in you! 

Three-Part Process

Called & Gifted is a three-part process developed by the Catherine of Siena Institute that includes 1) an introductory workshop that consists of five sessions, 2) a 60-minute spiritual gifts interview, and 3) discernment in depth that lasts for six weeks. All three parts of the process are necessary for discovering where you are gifted.

The introductory workshop (five sessions) is offered about twice a year St. Boniface. Included is:

• • • One copy of the Complete Resource Manual
    • Six-month access to the videos for personal use
    • One-time use of the Catholic Spiritual Gifts Inventory

2. Spiritual Gifts Interview

After completing the introductory Called & Gifted workshop and taking the Catholic Spiritual Gifts Inventory, the second step is a one-hour personal gifts interview. Gifts interviewers trained by the Catherine of Siena Institute will meet with you at a mutually agreed upon date and time. Parishioners Marie and Dean Kayser are trained gifts interviewers who can also direct you to other trained interviewers in the Des Moines area.

3. Discernment in Depth

After completing the introductory workshop and your gifts interview, you are ready to begin discernment. You can complete discernment on your own, with a spiritual director, or over four sessions in a small group here at St. Boniface using your Complete Resource guide.