Leaflet Descriptions

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Terms and Phrases by Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer, SSND, an explanation of terminology and phenomena found in Catholic charismatic renewal for newcomers.

Charismatic Prayer Meetings by Walter Matthews discusses the elements of charismatic prayer meetings and how these meetings care for the needs of the community both small and large. They are gatherings whenever Jesus is the center.

Discernment and Discernment of Spirits by Chuck Hornsby is an examination of two kinds of discernment needed to grow in maturity.

Evangelizing the Family: a Multigenerational Approach by Caroline Gambale-Dirkes discusses how to find new ways to reach the next generation of young adults, couples and families with renewed life in the Spirit.

The Full Role of the Holy Spirit by Father Bob Hogan, who asks, What is the charism of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal? He then addresses four major dimensions that together comprise the “full role” of the Spirit.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit by Chuck Hornsby The various gifts are listed and explained and how they might be used by an individual or a group and for building up the Body of Christ.

Healing Prayer by Chuck Hornsby, examines the variety of forms of prayer for healing.

Holiness: an Intimate Relationship by Jim Archer, examines how all are called to holiness and to see his presence in all things and our identity as beloved children.

Introduction to Teachings at Prayer Meetings by Fr. Bob Hogan for prayer group leaders and those who give teachings.

Living Baptized in the Holy Spirit by Aggie Neck “The personal experience of being baptized in the Holy Spirit brings us into ‘a way of life’. It is not just a movement; it is a sovereign act of God, a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit.” It makes our life more meaningful and vibrant.

Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Papal Affirmation and Priestly Witness by Walter Matthews presents the Renewal in a way that can be given to anyone, particularly priests.

Pastoring Word Gifts by Chuck Hornsby teaches leaders in the Renewal how to foster, nourish and discern word gifts in their area of responsibility.

Prayer Ministry by Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer, SSND Explains the different types of prayer ministry and what happens when we ask for prayer and help others with prayer. Encourages openness to the promptings of the Spirit for words of knowledge and discernment.

Praise and Worship by Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD, describes praise, growth in praise, and teaches its use in prayer meetings and personal prayer.

Relationship by Design: Prayer Meetings, Prayer Groups and Communities by Chuck Hornsby builds on the fact that we are a gregarious people. We need each other, Community comes from the prefix com, meaning with, and the suffix unity. Let's come together and be a relational force for building the church and evangelizing the world.

Understanding and Exercising the Gift of Prophecy by Chuck Hornsby Explains what prophecy is, helps one to receive and discern prophecy when it is given by others, and encourages openness to hearing and delivering prophetic words.

The Word of Knowledge and the Word of Wisdom by Gerry Mader, help for understanding two important charisms of the Spirit.