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Discover your Spiritual Gifts

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Spiritual Gifts Assessment

This tool will help you discern your unique, God-given talents and how best to use them in service to God and our parish community. Join us in exploring and nurturing these gifts to enrich our shared faith journey and deepen our connection with God and one another.

While the quiz consists of 126 questions and may seem daunting, it should take less than 30 minutes to complete. If needed, you can save your place and return later.

Please answer as objectively as possible—only you will see the results, so resist the urge to feel like you are bragging!

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1. I enjoy organizing activities and events.

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2. I enjoy working with my hands.

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3. The manner in which I live my life gives testament to the presence of God in my life.

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4. I find it easy to apply my faith to daily life.

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5. People come to me with questions about Scripture or Tradition.

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6. I’ll do whatever I can, in any capacity, to help someone when needed.

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7. I seek opportunities to appeal to people to be more attentive to God.

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8. I feel most alive when I fully participate in the liturgy.

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9. I am happy when I find a way to motivate a group to accomplish a goal I have set.

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10. I seek opportunities to learn more about my faith, especially Scripture and Magisterial teaching.

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11. My personal prayer time includes special time to pray on behalf of others.

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12. I easily see similarities between people, and facilitate their feelings of belonging and comfortable in a new group.

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13. I empathize with people who are suffering and work to alleviate their pain.

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14. I am a good steward of the blessings God has given me.

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15. I seek opportunities to help people strengthen their faith.

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16. Whenever the opportunity arises, I strive to encourage or persuade others to live faith-filled lives.

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17. I feel a sense of peace in my daily life.

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18. I am energized while in the process of creating something new or different.

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19. I can visualize how things fit together.

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20. I can make an idea happen from beginning to end.

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21. My daily actions demonstrate my Christian beliefs.

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22. I have the ability to explain what to do and how to do it in a way that is easy to understand.

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23. I challenge those around me to want to learn more about their faith.

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24. I enjoy doing the practical and necessary tasks of the parish for little or no recognition.

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25. I am competent in defending my Catholic faith to others.

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26. I take time to pray before the Blessed Sacrament on a regular basis.

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27. When working in a group, I can create a vision, and then organize and motivate the group to carry it out.

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28. I have a good understanding of the teachings of the Church.

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29. I spend part of my prayer time focused on others.

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30. I make those around me feel warmly welcomed, accepted, and comfortable.

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31. Using my own life experiences, I am competent in guiding people through the grieving process.

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32. I cheerfully contribute money and resources to the work of the Lord.

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33. I have the special ability to effectively communicate the Gospel to others so that they respond in faith.

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34. I have the special ability to strengthen, comfort and urge to action those who are discouraged or wavering in their faith.

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35. I turn to the Holy Spirit for guidance when making big decisions.

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36. I enjoy finding creative new ways to do things.

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37. I enjoy fixing things around the house or the parish.

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38. I am a creative problem solver.

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39. I believe in leading by example.

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40. I can apply spiritual truth in specific and practical ways.

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41. I have an innate ability to clearly explain and apply the Word of God.

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42. In my free time, I enjoy doing simple or routine tasks to help other people.

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43. I have the ability to persuasively declare God’s truth.

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44. I regularly take part in the sacrament of reconciliation as way to deepen my relationship with God.

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45. I take responsibility and establish goals for groups with which I am involved.

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46. I hunger for greater knowledge about Catholic teachings.

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47. I am convinced God moves in direct response to prayer.

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48. I set people at ease in unfamiliar surroundings.

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49. I have the ability to help others find personal balance, harmony and wholeness of body, mind, spirit, and relationship.

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50. I am willing to tithe 10% of my income to further the Church’s mission of spreading the Gospel message and caring for the poor.

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51. I enjoy emphasizing God’s promises and confidence in His will.

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52. I seek out those who are struggling with their faith so I can expose them to the truth of the Gospel.

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53. I enjoy walking with people on their spiritual journey.

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54. I am a talented writer.

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55. I am considered “handy” and am able to fix things.

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56. I deal effectively with difficult people.

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57. Words are not necessary to convey my faith to others.

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58. In certain situations I clearly hear the Spirit giving me direction.

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59. Extended times of study and reflection are an integral part of my life.

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60. I can attach spiritual value to practical service.

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61. I am not afraid to urge people to change their behavior if they are living an unchristian lifestyle.

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62. I set aside time each day to talk with God about what is on my mind and in my heart.

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63. I can direct groups to accomplish things for God.

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64. I enjoy organizing information for teaching and practical use.

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65. I spend time in quiet prayer every day

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66. I have a gift for connecting people so that they can build enduring friendships.

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67. I have a special ability to be God’s means for restoring people to wholeness in mind, body, or spirit.

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68. I provide resources generously and cheerfully, trusting God will take care of my needs.

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69. I can adapt how I convey the Gospel message to meet an individual’s need or place on his or her faith journey.

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70. I motivate others to grow spiritually and to live a Christian life.

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71. I am effective at helping people make life choices.

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72. I am creative and innovative.

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73. I am skilled in working with different tools and/or using various materials, such as wood, cloth, paint, metal, etc.

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74. I am skilled at taking an idea from conception to completion.

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75. I see value in using my life experiences to bring others closer to God.

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76. I often provide divinely given solutions in the midst of conflict and confusion.

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77. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others.

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78. I sense God’s purpose and pleasure when I am meeting everyday responsibilities.

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79. I can see truth that others often fail to see and challenge them to respond.

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80. Encountering Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is a profoundly transforming experience for me.

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81. I am an “idea” person who can effectively communicate my vision to others.

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82. I have an unusual ability to be insightful in a way that serves the church.

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83. I pray for the Holy Spirit to guide others.

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84. I am happiest when I am creating a safe and comfortable setting where relationships can develop.

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85. I feel compelled to help the spiritually, physically, or emotionally wounded.

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86. I believe that just as God has been generous to me, so I must be generous to others.

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87. I challenge others to learn more about their faith as a way to deepen their relationship with the Lord.

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88. I support people who are trying to live their faith.

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89. I am skilled at helping people recognize their gifts or strengths.

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90. I channel my creative energies into music or art.

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91. I enjoy creating tangible objects for use in the church.

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92. I confidently make difficult decisions that affect other people.

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93. I enjoy sharing my Christian beliefs with others.

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94. I understand what is necessary to meet the needs of the Body of Christ.

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95. When I talk about the teachings of the Church, I can effectively relate them to my audience.

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96. I am most comfortable performing routine or practical tasks.

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97. I communicate God’s word in an inspired way that leads others to renewal or to return to the faith.

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98. I set aside time each day to talk with God about what is on my mind and in my heart.

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99. I have the ability to motivate others to reach their potential.

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100. I enjoy spending time reading Scripture or Church documents for insight, understanding, and truth.

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101. I am aware of the needs of others and support them daily through prayer.

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102. When I meet new people, I am good at making them feel welcomed.

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103. I am a channel of God’s love to those who are physically or emotionally sick.

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104. I regularly support the work of the Church with sacrificial gifts of my resources.

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105. I seek out opportunities to talk with others about spiritual matters.

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106. I am comfortable challenging and encouraging others to trust and hope in the promises of God.

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107. People tell me that I am a good listener.

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108. I am effective at communicating ideas to other people in innovative ways.

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109. I have the ability to design and build things.

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110. I can manage people and groups effectively.

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111. I live my Christian values regardless of whether anyone is watching or not.

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112. I have a special ability to sense God's purpose in life situations and to share those insights in a simple, understandable way.

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113. I can communicate biblical truth in a straightforward way that others easily understand.

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114. I prefer to work behind the scenes to support the gifts and ministries of others.

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115. I don’t hesitate to speak out in defense of my faith.

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116. I have a strong devotion to Mary

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117. I am skilled at providing direction for God's people or ministry.

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118. I have knowledge that enables me to better serve the Body of Christ.

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119. I feel compelled to earnestly pray on behalf of someone or some cause for extended periods of time.

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120. I am good at providing an atmosphere in which people feel valued and cared for.

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121. I have faith in the power of God to heal others’ brokenness through me.

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122. I manage my finances and limit my lifestyle in order to give as much of my resources as possible to those in need.

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123. I can communicate the Gospel with clarity and conviction in a positive, non threatening way

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124. I enjoy being with those who are discouraged to strengthen and reassure them.

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125. People say that I am insightful.

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126. I enjoy using my artistic skills.