Charisms of the Holy Spirit:
Your Everyday Tools for Building the Kingdom of God!
Every baptized Christian is entrusted with unique spiritual gifts—charisms—that the Holy Spirit has given for the good of the Church and the world. But how do you know what your gifts are? How do you begin to use them to glorify God and serve others with joy? That’s where the Online Charism Inventory comes in.
Click here to access your Online Charism Inventory
How is each charism description organized?
This easy-to-use inventory not only helps you identify the spiritual gifts entrusted to you, but also provides a full description of each charism so that you understand.
- What it is
- When Jesus express it
- How someone would express it
- Why it matters in the life of the Church and an individual
- Practical ways a parish, ministry, apostolate, or community can call it forth
- Ways to evangelize others using your charism
- Charism passage found in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Cautions that help you avoid misuse of your charism
- Special Author’s Notes and Witnesses
- Questions for group sharing and deeper reflection
Why Take the Charism Inventory?
When you know your charisms, you begin to see your life with fresh eyes. Instead of wondering where you “fit in” at your parish or in the Body of Christ, you can step boldly into your calling, confident that the Holy Spirit is equipping you for God’s purpose—for your unique role in building God’s Kingdom.
- Clarity: No more guessing—discover the gifts already at work in you.
- Confidence: Recognize how Jesus Himself modeled each charism and how He wants to continue His mission through you.
- Connection: Imagine your parish alive with people joyfully serving in ways that truly match their God-given gifts.
What You Receive
When you purchase the Online Charism Inventory, you receive:
- Your personalized inventory results—a clear summary of the charisms most evident in your life.
- A comprehensive description of each charism—so you can grow in knowledge, discernment, and application.
- Practical guidance for living out your charisms in family life, parish ministries, community involvement, and professional settings.
- Scripture and Catechism passages to ground your gifts in the living Word of God and the teaching of the Church.
- Author’s Notes—pastoral insights and wisdom to help you avoid pitfalls and remain faithful as you exercise your gifts.
A Glimpse of the Charism Descriptions
Each charism description answers these essential questions:
- What is it?
A simple definition that makes the gift clear and relatable. - When does Jesus express it?
Every charism points back to Christ. See how He modeled it in His ministry. - Why is it important?
Discover the unique contribution this gift makes to the Body of Christ and to the mission of evangelization. - How would someone express it?
Describes situations where people express it.
- What could a parish or community do to call it forth?
Concrete ways to support and encourage people with this gift, ensuring no talent lies dormant. - Scripture Passages
So you can pray with the Word of God and stand firmly on the teachings of the Church.
- Caution: You Are About To Enter The No Sin Zone
Every charism can be distorted if misused. Gentle warnings help you express your charism with humility, and love.
- Author’s Notes
Personal insights that bring the charism to life with real-world context and pastoral encouragement.
