Personal Version: Online Catholic Charism Inventory
“There are special graces, called charisms after the Greek term used by St. Paul and meaning "gratuitous gift," "benefit." "favor freely given" or "gift of grace".
Catechism of the Catholic Church #2003
Your Personal Charism Inventory 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.
How Does This Charism Inventory Benefit My Life Or My Ministry?
1. Discover Your God-Given Gifts: A charism inventory helps you recognize the unique spiritual gifts that the Holy Spirit has given you. These gifts may be things you do naturally and joyfully but haven’t thought of as “charisms.” Naming them gives you clarity and confidence about how God works through you.
2. Deepen Your Relationship with God: By identifying your charisms, you begin to see how God partners with you in everyday life. It can transform the way you pray, serve, and make decisions, because you’ll see where He most powerfully bears fruit through you.
3. Serve More Joyfully and Effectively: Instead of saying “yes” to everything, you can focus on areas where you are most gifted. That means less burnout, more energy, and greater joy in serving others. You’ll also see more impact, because charisms are where God’s grace works most powerfully through you.
4. Discern Your Mission and Purpose: Many people wonder, “What is God calling me to do?” A charism inventory provides a roadmap: your gifts are clues to your personal vocation and the mission God entrusts to you.
5. Strengthen Community and Relationships: When each person knows and lives their charisms, the whole community thrives. You’ll better understand how your gifts complement others’ gifts—creating stronger ministries, healthier families, and more vibrant parishes.
6. Personal Growth: The process often affirms the gifts you already sensed but hadn’t yet claimed. It can also stretch you to try express new or emerging charisms, growing in trust and confidence as you step into new areas of service aligned with your charisms.
In short: taking a Charism Inventory helps you know yourself more clearly, live more joyfully, and serve more fruitfully—exactly where God is calling you.
What Can I Expect When I Discover My Charisms?
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.
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Clarity: No more guessing—discover the gifts already at work in you.
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Confidence: Recognize how Jesus Himself modeled each charism and how He wants to continue His mission through you.
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Connection: Imagine your parish alive with people joyfully serving in ways that truly match their God-given gifts.
After I Complete The Charism Inventory What Is My Take Away?
When you complete your Personal Online Charism Inventory, you receive:
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Your personalized inventory results, printable and on your smart device - a ranking of your charisms from most to least prominent in your life; the highest to the lowest scores of each charism; evidence of how God is using you to bring Christ to others and others to Christ; and a look at those charisms that are emerging in you - ones you can pray for and operate in as the Holy Spirit leads you into growth and service.
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A comprehensive description of each charism—so you can grow in knowledge, discernment, and application (see the Leadership Charism Description below).
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Practical guidance for living out your charisms in family life, parish ministries, community involvement, and professional settings.
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Scripture and Catechism passages to ground your gifts in the living Word of God and the teaching of the Church.
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Pastoral insights and wisdom to help you grow spiritually, avoid pitfalls in using your charisms, and helps to remain faithful as you exercise your charisms.
Here Is What You Will Learn About Your Charisms:
Each charism description answers these essential questions:
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What is it? A simple definition that makes the gift clear and relatable.
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When does Jesus express it? Every charism points back to Christ. See how He modeled it in His ministry.
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Why is it important? Discover the unique contribution this gift makes to the Body of Christ and to the mission of evangelization.
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How would someone express it? Describes situations where people express it.
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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.
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Scripture Passages: So you can pray with the Word of God and stand firmly on the teachings of the Church.
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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.
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Author’s Notes Personal insights that bring the charism to life with real-world context and pastoral encouragement.
A Glimpse of the Charism Descriptions
