Called & Gifted Workshops

The Called & Gifted Discernment Process is an opportunity designed to help you discover and activate your spiritual gifts. Through expert-led workshops, a one-on-one gifts interview, and hands-on discernment, you will gain deeper clarity on how to use your charisms to help transform your parish and community.

• When: Mondays 6:30 - 9 pm, March 10 – June 9, 2025 (schedule below)
• Where: Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary
  
• ​Fee: $60 (to cover complete resources, lifetime access to online materials, refreshments, etc. 
• Register online here
  
  

Spots are extremely limited and priority is given to parish and ministry leaders in the Diocese of Calgary.

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FAQ

 What is the Called & Gifted Discernment Process? 

• All the baptized have been given charisms. As a Christian, you have been gifted with a specific set of charismatic gifts for the purpose of fulfilling your call to be a missionary disciple. 
• The Called & Gifted Discernment Process will help you to learn how to discern the presence of the charismatic gifts in your life. 
• Discerning your unique set of charismatic gifts can serve as clues to discovering your personal mission. 

Who should attend the Called & Gifted Discernment Process? 

• Generally, the Process is designed for individuals over the age of 18. 
• The Process is typically most fruitful for those who have a personal relationship with Jesus. 
• The Process can be beneficial to the lay faithful, parish and diocesan staff, priests, deacons, seminarians, and religious. 
• We all should desire and seek to discern our charismatic gifts. 

Why should I consider participating in the Called & Gifted Discernment process? 

• You have something important and of value to offer your parish family and larger Christian community. 
• The Church and world need you. The Church and the world are waiting for you. 

What is the cost of participating in the Called & Gifted Discernment Process?

• $60 (CAD) per person
• The fee covers the cost of the Complete Resource (physical copy), lifetime access to the online Learning Portal, onetime Gifts Inventory, Gifts Interview with a Trained Interviewer, snacks and refreshments.
• Limited spots available.

​Dates of the Called & Gifted Discernment Process:

•  Workshop:
  • ​March 10: Session 1 (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm)
  • March 17: Session 2 (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm)
  • March 24: Session 3 (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm)
  • March 31: Session 4 (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm)
  • April 7: Session 5 (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm)
• Gifts Interview: 
  • Date, time, location of interview to be determined by the participant and interviewer.
• Discernment in Depth
  • ​April 28: Session 1 (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm)
  • May 12: Session 2 (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
  • May 26: Session 3 (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
  • June 9: Session 4 (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm)

​For more information contact:
Pastoral Ministry Office Coordinator
Anthony Banka | 403.218.5548
[email protected]

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