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      • Current Funerals Scheduled
      • Funeral Planning Booklet
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    • Facilities Strategic Plan
      • Facilities Strategic Plan 2016
      • SMG Activity Center Renovation
  • Faith Formation
    • Adult
      • Special Events
        • Called & Gifted
    • Holy Hour
    • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
    • CRHP Christ Renews His Parish
    • Nourish for Caregivers
    • CAFE Evening Study
    • CAFE Women’s Bible Study
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    • Baptism
    • Sacramental Preparation for Children
    • Marriage
    • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
    • Holy Orders/Consecrated Life
    • Anointing of the Sick
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    Religious Ed.
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    • Religious Education Registration Information
    • Sacramental Preparation for Children
    • RE Curriculum
    • 2021/2022 R.E. Calendar
    • Children’s Liturgy of the Word
    • Volunteering
  • Ministries
    • New Liturgical Ministers Sign-Up
    • Ministry Guide
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      • Altar Servers
      • Art & Environment
      • Lectors
      • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
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      • Sacristans
      • Ushers/Greeters
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Called & Gifted

“The workshop clearly called out that all baptized people have been given the power, authority, and jurisdiction to stand in Jesus’ place and reach people who would not otherwise be reached” Called and Gifted Workshop Participant

Will you? Discover God’s Call for your life.

Called & Gifted 2022

Called & Gifted

Discernment Process

Discover God’s Call for your life.  God is calling you to a unique purpose, a work of love only you can do. You received gifts in Baptism and Confirmation, and through which God intends to reach others. Through Called & Gifted, discover these gifts. Discern your charisms (spiritual gifts) and better understand how God is equipping you for your unique purpose.  Come discover these Charisms in you!

An Enriching Experience for...

  • People wondering "how can I follow Jesus' plan for my life, in this time, in this place".
  • People in transition who may be changing jobs, adjusting to an 'empty nest', or entering retirement.
  • Catholics who wish to explore what it means to live out their faith

What you will learn...

  • The ancient teachings of the Church on how the charisms of the Holy Spirit work in your life and in the parish.
  • The five steps to discerning the charisms God has given you.
  • The signs and characteristics of the 24 of the most common charisms of the Holy Spirit.
  • How discerning and using our charisms can change our parish, communities and the world.

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What’s Involved?

Step 1

Initial Called & Gifted workshops

Takes place as 5 weekly gatherings, features video presentations, small group discussions and a Gifts Inventory.

June 8th to July 13th (no gathering July 6th). 6-8:30pm.

Step 2

Individual Gifts Interview

One-on-one Interview with trained interviewer to explore your story of faith and the Charisms active in your life.

Step 3

Discernment Experimentation

In-depth continuation of the discernment process with small group support to “experiment” with one charism in your daily life. 3 small group meetings for guided experience of intentional discernment

August 3, August 17 and August 31 6:00-8:30pm.

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Registration

Called & Gifted Workshop through the Catherine of Siena Institute.

Three Steps:

  • 5 weekly gatherings, 6-8:30pm Wednesdays: June 8th to July 13th (no gathering July 6th).
  • One-on-One Gifts Interview
  • Intentional Discernment. 3 small group meetings for guided experience of intentional discernment (August 3, August 17 and August 31).
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St. Mary of Gostyn
Parish Offices

445 Prairie Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone (630) 969-1063
Fax (630) 969-1289

St. Mary of Gostyn
Church & Rectory

444 Wilson Street
Downers Grove, IL. 60515
Phone (630)969-1063

St. Mary of Gostyn
Catholic School

440 Prairie Avenue | Downers Grove, IL.  60515
Phone (630) 968-6155  |  Fax (630) 968-6208

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