I was reluctant to go because it was going to kick-off with an almost all-day event starting early in the morning and didn’t truly understand what charisms are. The workshop, “The Called & Gifted™ Discernment Process”, was held at a parish in Northern Virginia (just outside of Washington, DC) and done by the Catherine of Siena Institute, which is based in Colorado Springs, CO. It was a very fascinating workshop done by two representatives of the institute, who had flown in from different parts of the country. After the workshop, there was a discernment process that took place over weeks or months, depending on discernment process one selected — doing it alone or being part of a group. Due to time constraints, I decided to undergo the discernment process on my own even though my preference was for the group option. I felt it would be a lot of fun to be a part of a group during that process.

I learned so much about charisms, what my charism is, and was so happy that I went. Given the opportunity, I would certainly do it again.

I look forward to the beginning of the Directory of Catechesis Study. God bless you.