TEACHING

ON CHARISMATIC GIFTS
 Talk 1:

The 9
Charismatic Gifts
“
Singles for Christ Christian
life program introduces many
new things to us. Some of us
might experience worship,
group sharing, “one-on-one”
dialogue, and “pray-over” for
the first time.
 Maybe one of the interesting
parts of CLP is when our
discussion group leader asked us
what particular gift or gifts we
would want to receive.
“
The charismatic gifts, therefore,
are freely distributed by the
Holy Spirit, so that sacramental
grace may be fruitful in
Christian life in different ways
and at every level. In this way,
they themselves become a gift
of love for others and authentic
witnesses to the Gospel before
all mankind.”
Pope Francis
 Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
The nine (9) Charismatic Gifts
“
First, we need
understand that there are
to

different kinds of gifts. We

have seven (7) sanctifying
gifts found in Isaiah 11:2-3.
These are wisdom,
understanding, counsel,
fortitude, knowledge, piety,
and fear of the Lord.
“
In Couples for Christ, however, we specifically ask for
the nine (9) charismatic gifts. These gifts may be
divided into 3 groups: two teaching gifts: wisdom and
knowledge; three sign gifts: faith, healing and miracles;
and four revelational gifts: prophecy, discernment of
spirits, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.
The nine (9) charismatic gifts
are for the upbuilding of the
body. It is described as
“manifestation” of the Spirit.
(1 Corinthians 12:7)
Wisdom:
Concerned with the best way to live.
God’s guidance on how to live as a
Christian.
More of doctrinal teaching. Speak an
understanding of the truth of the mystery
of Christ.

Knowledge:
Faith:
The charismatic gift of faith seems to be
a special gift of prayer. Praying with
God-given confidence, which produces
extraordinary results.
The Holy Spirit can manifest this special
gift through any believer so He can then
heal someone of any kind of disease,
illness, or sickness.

Healing:
Miracle:
Supernatural activity from Him. (E.g. Jesus
turning water into wine at the wedding of
Cana, Jesus feeding 5000 people. God parting
the Red Sea.
 The gift by which God speaks through a
person a message to an individual or a
whole community.

Prophecy:
Discernment of the Spirit:

The gift by which a person can tell

whether in a situation what is at work is
the Holy Spirit, an evil spirit, or just man’s
own spirit.
A gift of praise that is meant to enrich
our prayer life .

Tongues:
Interpretation
of Tongues:

Does not refer to the abilities of an

interpreter of languages. Like in prophecy,
there is an urge to speak words.
 THE GIFT OF TONGUES
Some feel weird about it, or some may not be comfortable
doing it. There were even those who oppose this practice
in the community.

1 Corinthians 12:4-10 says,

“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same
Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same
Lord; there are different workings but the same God who
produces all of them in everyone.”
‘Tongues’ is part of our culture as a charismatic
community. In 1979, the Pope characterized the
Catholic Charismatic Renewal as “a sign of the
Spirit’s action, a very important component in the
total renewal of the Church.”
 In the CLP talk, Empowered by the Holy
Spirit, the gift of tongues is explained to us.

 The gift of tongues is a common

experience when we receive the Holy
Spirit, just like the experience of the
disciples described in Acts.
 It is a gift from God.
 Once we receive it, it can have great
consequences in our spiritual life,
especially in our prayer and worship.
In summary, the purpose of these nine
(9) charismatic gifts is for us to be
more vividly aware of the presence
and power of God and to build up the
community – the Church.
Desiring the nine (9)
charismatic gifts
“
What should be our
posture in desiring
the nine (9)
charismatic gifts?
We cannot force nor impose a specific gift to
be given to us. It still depends on the grace of
the Lord and the will of the Holy Spirit whom
He wishes to give the gifts.

If it is for us and it will be beneficial for the

growth of our faith and service, for sure, the
Holy Spirit will give it to us.
 Lumen Gentium 12 also reminds us,
“It is not only through the sacraments and
the ministries of the Church that the Holy
Spirit sanctifies and leads the people of God
and enriches it with virtues,… These
charisms, whether they be the more
outstanding or the more simple and widely
diffused, are to be received with thanksgiving
and consolation for they are perfectly suited
to and useful for the needs of the Church.”
As we pray for a
specific gift that we
want to receive, let us
also be very careful
and discerning.
“
The charismatic gifts “are
given to individual persons,
and can be shared by others
in such ways to continue in
time a precious and
effective heritage, serving
as a source of a particular
spiritual affinity among
persons.” Iuvenescit Ecclesia

Pope Francis,
“
Once we receive the gifts the
Holy Spirit wills for us, let us
use it to become powerful
witnesses in our personal,
community, and church life. It
must move us to desire to serve
the Lord even more.
Finally, every gift is precious,
thus, must be handled with
utmost care. Once you
receive the gift or gifts you
prayed and discerned for, use
it for the greater glory of God.
SUMMARY:

* Gifts of the Holy Spirit

* Catholics are Charismatic

 Talk 2:

HOW TO BE SPIRITUALLY PREPARED

FOR THE “PRAY-OVER” SESSION
During the CLP Training, we learn that every CLP
is a unique experience. Every CLP is also
spiritual warfare. Therefore, regardless of the
number of times we serve the CLP, we come
prepared spiritually. We should not be
complacent.
“
Pray-over session is also
one of the spiritual warfare
we should all be ready for.
Every training or formation
is a completely new
experience regardless of
how many times you have
attended to it. Humility is the
key.
How do we spiritually
prepare for the pray
over session?

Here are five essential things

we need to do:
1 GO TO THE
SACRAMENTS
We recognize that CLP is
spiritual warfare. We will not
come unprepared. We
cleanse ourselves from
sinfulness and negativities by
going to confession, and
regular reception of the Holy
Eucharist
2 PERSONAL PRAYER
AND FASTING
Prayer and fasting are two powerful
weapons to counter Satan’s antics. Pray-
over session is one of the most attacked
activities in the CLP. In moments like this,
we will pray unceasingly and ask God’s
Spirit to empower us.

St Peter Chrysologus reminds us,

“Fasting is the soul of prayer, mercy is the
lifeblood of fasting. Let no one try to
separate them, they cannot be
separated.”
3 FOCUS ON
THE LORD
One can easily be out of
focus when overwhelmed
with so many things.

We can easily fall in the trap

of focusing on the “service”
of the Lord, rather than to the
“Lord” of service
4 PRAY FOR YOUR
PARTICIPANTS
Our participants came from different
backgrounds, occupations, values, and
beliefs. While we give utmost effort to
inspire them through our witnessing
and personal sharing, we will always
include them in our prayers.

Pray for the good relationship amongst

your group. Pray for their families. Pray
that they may be able to finish the CLP.
5 ALLOW THE
Holy Spirit TO
WORK
We are mere instruments of
God’s work. The renewal or
transformation of every
person given to us is still in
the hands of God. We allow
the Spirit of the Lord to move
in that person’s life.
 Activity:

PRAYER TO THE
Holy Spirit
“
The Advocate, the Holy Spirit that the Father will
send in my name—he will teach you everything
and remind you of all that I told you.”
John 14:26 (NABRE)
 ACTIVITY FLOW:
• After the second part “How to be
spiritually prepared for the pray-over
1 session”, the speaker will ask everyone
to dispose in prayer.

• While the speaker exhorts everyone to

2 prayer, the music ministry will play the
song “Come Holy Spirit”.

• As the song “Come Holy Spirit” plays,

the speaker will recite the “Prayer for
3 deliverance”. (No drama or special
effects needed. Just recite the prayer
from the heart.)
• After the “Prayer for deliverance”,
everyone will be asked to stand and join
4 the music ministry in singing the song
“Come Holy Spirit”.
 ACTIVITY FLOW:
• As the sounds and noises fade,
the speaker will now lead
5 everyone to pray the “Prayer to
the Holy Spirit.”

St. Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit:

 
“Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.
Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy.
Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy.
Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. Amen.”
 ACTIVITY FLOW:
• After the “Prayer to the Holy Spirit”, the
speaker will now have his short
exhortation that would focus on
6 encouraging and empowering people to
stand firm in their faith as they continue
to serve in the CLP.

• After the exhortation, full worship

7 follows.
SUMMARY:
* Every CLP is a unique spiritual battle

* Not a been-there-done-that posture

Question &
Answer
WRAP-UP:
Holy Spirit is a constant companion in our
mission

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