Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 1 / 31
Spiritual Gifts Lumen Gentium 12 “The charisms are fitting and useful for the needs of the Church”. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 2 / 31
Spiritual Gifts Lumen Gentium 12 “The charisms are fitting and useful for the needs of the Church”. Lumen Gentium “The Holy Spirit not only sanctifies people through the sacra- ments, but also allots to each of God’s people a special charism for the up-building of the church, and these charisms are so precious, and so necessary for the renewal of the church that they must be welcomed with joy and consolation”. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 2 / 31
Spiritual gifts Earnestly desire for the gifts (1 Cor 14:1) () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 3 / 31
Spiritual gifts Earnestly desire for the gifts (1 Cor 14:1) Increase in the ministry of the word and in the number of disciples (Acts 6:1-7) () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 3 / 31
Spiritual gifts Earnestly desire for the gifts (1 Cor 14:1) Increase in the ministry of the word and in the number of disciples (Acts 6:1-7) Sometimes we fail to recognise the gifts within us () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 3 / 31
What is a gift/charism The word for gift (charisma) is derived from the word for grace (charis). () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 4 / 31
What is a gift/charism The word for gift (charisma) is derived from the word for grace (charis). The word for gift in Rom 12:6 is Charisma (Plural Charismata). () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 4 / 31
What is a gift/charism The word for gift (charisma) is derived from the word for grace (charis). The word for gift in Rom 12:6 is Charisma (Plural Charismata). 1 Cor 12:1, Rom 1:11- Importance of gifts/charisms. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 4 / 31
What is a gift/charism The word for gift (charisma) is derived from the word for grace (charis). The word for gift in Rom 12:6 is Charisma (Plural Charismata). 1 Cor 12:1, Rom 1:11- Importance of gifts/charisms. Charism has been described as a special gift granted by the Holy Spirit to every baptized Christian to empower him for the service of the church. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 4 / 31
What is a gift/charism 1 The source of charism is the Holy Spirit . () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 5 / 31
What is a gift/charism 1 The source of charism is the Holy Spirit . 2 The nature of charism is spiritual ability, endowment and power. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 5 / 31
What is a gift/charism 1 The source of charism is the Holy Spirit . 2 The nature of charism is spiritual ability, endowment and power. 3 The purpose of charism is service or ministry . () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 5 / 31
What is a gift/charism 1 The source of charism is the Holy Spirit . 2 The nature of charism is spiritual ability, endowment and power. 3 The purpose of charism is service or ministry . In short, ‘charism is a spirit given ability for Christian service’. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 5 / 31
No ungifted Christian 1 Eph 4:7, “ But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christs gift 1 Cor 12:7 “ To each is given the manifestation of the spirit. ” () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 6 / 31
No ungifted Christian 1 Eph 4:7, “ But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christs gift 1 Cor 12:7 “ To each is given the manifestation of the spirit. ” 2 Every baptised christian has been blessed with one, two or more gifts. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 6 / 31
Various gifts for common purpose 1 Cor 12:4-7 Isaiahan gifts (Isa 11:2) are bestowed upon every baptised Christian for individual benefit. The distribution of gifts or charisms is by divine providence . () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 7 / 31
Various gifts for common purpose 1 Cor 12:4-7 Isaiahan gifts (Isa 11:2) are bestowed upon every baptised Christian for individual benefit. The distribution of gifts or charisms is by divine providence . () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 7 / 31
Various gifts for common purpose 1 Cor 12:4-7 Isaiahan gifts (Isa 11:2) are bestowed upon every baptised Christian for individual benefit. The distribution of gifts or charisms is by divine providence . 1 Cor 12:18, Rom 12:4-6, Eph 4:11-12. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 7 / 31
Various gifts for common purpose 1 Cor 12:4-7 Isaiahan gifts (Isa 11:2) are bestowed upon every baptised Christian for individual benefit. The distribution of gifts or charisms is by divine providence . 1 Cor 12:18, Rom 12:4-6, Eph 4:11-12. It is hence important to understand oneself and to accept whatever gifts God has assigned to us. Paul calls this gift ’CHARISMATA’. It is something given by God to man, which the man himself could not have acquired or attained. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 7 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit Eph 4:12, 1 Pet 2:4-5 () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 8 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit Isaiahan Gifts-(Source - Pastoral Guide)( Isa 11:2) These gifts are called personal gifts or gifts for sanctification. 1 Wisdom 2 Understanding 3 Knowledge 4 Counsel 5 Fortitude 6 Fear of the Lord 7 Piety (originally six). () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 9 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit -Isaiahan Gifts(Isa 11:2) (i)Wisdom It gives the ability to render right decisions at the right time. It enables us to understand how to apply truth. It is an ability to distinguish between what is good and what is evil. Lk 2:52, 4:22, Jn 16:7-13. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 10 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Isaiahan Gifts(Isa 11:2) (ii)Understanding It makes our faith suddenly vivid, and gives us an ability to see clearly things concerning God. It is like the sun, which by its radiance illuminates every form and figure, and brings out every shade and colour. It will enable us to see a harmonious blending of different truths, and to accept God in all His dimensions. It is putting on the mind of the Christ (Jn 14:15, 26). () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 11 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Isaiahan Gifts(Isa 11:2) (iii) Knowledge Knowledge imparts certainty to our faith. It helps to understand the truth we have already accepted. It imparts reverential fear for God on account of His sovereignty, goodness and justice towards men. (Mt 11:27b, 1 Cor 12:3) () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 12 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit -Isaiahan Gifts(Isa 11:2) (iv) Counsel It is the spirit speaking to us in our hearts to make us under- stand in an instant what is to be done (Mt 10:19-20) We need to know the counsel of God to know how to think, and how to act, as we may not know the reasons for a partic- ular action God calls us to perform. It is a help which God gives to deal with situations in contrast to the dictates of the world ( Rom 12:1-3). () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 13 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Isaiahan Gifts(Isa 11:2) (v) Fortitude (Holy Spirit as Power) This is a special power given by the Holy Spirit to embolden us. It is an extraordinary energy generated by the Holy Spirit it is a God given ability to meet the adversary with all composure. It removes fear and hence necessary to spread the kingdom of God (1 Jn 4:18, 1 Pet 5:8-9). () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 14 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Isaiahan Gifts(Isa 11:2) (vi)Fear of the Lord Realising the Holiness of God, with full reverence, piety and devotion. It is a grace given by God to be faithful to Him. The excessive fear of God has to be balanced with reverence to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (1 Pet 2:17) () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 15 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Isaiahan Gifts(Isa 11:2) (vii) Piety It is a filial devotion to God, being aware of His living pres- ence. It is the reverence one feels towards God through appropri- ate actions after accepting God as the Creator, Saviour and Protector, glorifying Him in thought, word and deed (Rom 12:1.) () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 16 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Manifestation gifts 1 Cor 12:8-10, Eph 4:11 and Rom 12:6-8, When we see a spiritual gift operating, we realize the spirit is at work. () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 17 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Charismatic gifts The charismatic gifts can be divided into three main categories. 1 WORD GIFTS () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 18 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Charismatic gifts The charismatic gifts can be divided into three main categories. 1 WORD GIFTS Prophecy 1 () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 18 / 31
Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Charismatic gifts The charismatic gifts can be divided into three main categories. 1 WORD GIFTS Prophecy 1 Various Kinds of Tongues / Interpretation of Tongues 2 () Charisms Seminar Introduction to Charisms 18 / 31
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