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Welcome to 'Called & Gifted' - The Next Step in Your Spiritual Journey

Each of us is created uniquely by God, in our time and place, for a purpose. When we understand and allow ourselves to be aligned with that purpose we are energised and fulfilled; and God’s love and provision is able to flow more freely exactly where it is needed, through our spiritual gifts (charisms). Called and Gifted is the discernment process that helps us unlock our story, understand our gifts (charisms) and discover our unique mission. Called and Gifted has a rich history stemming from the Catherine of Siena Institute and the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth.

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Future Workshops & Events

We have so much happening this year in 2025, that we wanted to give you a glimpse of some of what we have planned.  You can view details of all our events here

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Latest News and Testimonies

Click below to read our latest news and articles on what is happening in our Called and Gifted group.

Take a listen to Fr Michael’s podcast and be inspired by his parish and how “alive in the spirit” they are. Take a few tips andlearn how their parish embraced Called and Gifted and how it helped them grow as a parish.

Information Evening Event
We hosted a Called and Gifted Information Evening event on zoom on 7th July 2025. We had many people across the UK joining us to find out more about Called and Gifted and how they could bring it into their parish. It was an inspiring evening with testimonies and Q+A’s. If you are interested and missed out, please do rewatch the video below.
Watch Gerry Penfold's talk on "The Holy Spirit is our Guide"
Read Fr Mark Hogan's testimony on the Live teaching workshop held in Winchester.
FR Mark Hogan - "This is now the third time that Called and Gifted has taken place in our parish, one of those being before I arrived and the other just before COVID. My experience is that the process gets richer each time. People are hungrier to deepen their faith and their understanding of the gifts given them by the Holy Spirit to serve others.”

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The Three Stages

Stage 1: The Teaching

Learning about charisms has never been easier. Teaching is now available online in a self-paced, self-study, digital bundle which can be accessed via a passcode when you register. This opens up charism discernment to the whole of the UK where you can expect energy, joy, surprises and great results!

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Stage 2: The 1-1 Conversation

After completion of stage 1 and the spiritual gifts inventory you will be given an invitation via Zoom to speak with a team facilitator about your inventory results. The facilitator is trained at helping you unlock your story; seeing where and when you feel most fully alive.

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Stage 3: The Experimentation Stage

Following stage 2, the team facilitator will arrange a Zoom launch meeting to kick-start stage 3 with a group of discerners who have completed stage 2. Whilst charism discernment is personal between you and the Holy Spirit, we have found that fellow discerners meeting at regular intervals are invaluable.

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The Pope's View on Charisms

“A charism is more than a talent or personal quality.
It is a grace, a gift that God gives
through the Holy Spirit.
Not because someone is better than others
but rather so that he puts it at the service of others
with the same gratitude and love
with which he has received it.”
Pope Francis

Discover Your Charisms

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Personal Testimonies

  • Charism of Administration

    “Together we really become the hands and feet of Christ and our service becomes an act of worship. "

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  • Charism of Craftsmanship

    “Designing and painting it was a time of peacefulness and prayer

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  • Charism of Encouragement

    “People that I don’t know very well at all will just come up to me and start talking about their personal lives.”

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  • Charism of Evangelism

    “When they approach me, I often feel the Holy Spirit powering my responses and allowing me to become part of their spiritual journey towards Jesus..”

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  • Charism of Faith

    “We prayed the rosary together and something amazing happened to me!”

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  • Charism of Healing

    “She had a routine checkup at the hospital a few
    days later and was told that there was no trace of the condition in her body.”

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  • Charism of Hospitality

    “One evening, all on my own, I prayed the Alpha prayer – and everything changed!”

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  • Charism of Intercessory Prayer

    “Whenever I wake up in the night I immediately sense the need to pray for a person or a situation.”

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  • Charism of Prophecy

    “I found that God was giving me words that were accurately speaking into the lives of the group and further afield”

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  • Charism of Service

    “I feel as if the Holy Spirit is pushing me to test boundaries, be innovative and be that beacon of light that gets things done.”

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About Called and Gifted

Called and Gifted UK has been brought to you by the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth licensed and endorsed by the Catherine of Siena Institute.

© Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth 2024 | Registration number: England Registered Charity No. 1199568 Jersey Registered Charity No. 457 and Guernsey Registered Charity No.CH263

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