Throughout Scripture, we see God the Father as a gift giver. Through the Holy Spirit, he gives spiritual gifts to his children.

• The first, the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, are given to us at baptism and put into action at Confirmation. These (Fear of the Lord, Piety, Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Counsel, and Fortitude), are given for our group in holiness. We call these sanctifying gifts.
• The second, the Charisms are also received at baptism and strengthened in Confirmation. We receive and share the Father’s love for us through the Charisms. As the Christian develops and grows in relationship with God the Father, he will likely experience a greater awareness of his charisms and see them active in his life for the good of others. We call these ministry helping gifts as well.

Like other presents, it is impossible to fully appreciate and make use of our gifts until they have been opened.

Our parish vision is that our parishioners will abide in Christ and build His Kingdom. As partners co-responsible to the vision and mission of our parish, we invite all parishoners to begin to discern their charisms for the good of the world, God the Father has given you. The parish has two options to begin this discernment process, a group study, Called & Gifted, and self-study resources

Called and Gifted

Called & Gifted is a small group study for adults designed to help you discern your spiritual charisms (gifts). The study includes instruction, a personal charism inventory, and an individual interview.

An upcoming session begins on Wednesday, January 7 and will continue on Wednesday this spring according to the following schedule.

Click here to Register

or contact Lynette McArdle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 402-430-9732 for more information.

Charisms Self Study

Below you will find a link to complete your own Charisms Inventory.  This tool will help you discover, begin to open, and employ your charisms. To learn more you will also find resources on the Scriptural References of the various charisms and possible exploration of use of the various charisms.

 Lastly, you can work through our charisms series content to help with your discernment process. Find them on our Facebook page or listen to them on Podbean at St. Peter Catholic Church Lincoln, NE.

You can download a hardcopy of the Charisms Inventory Self-Assessment here.