Called and Gifted
God has created me to do Him some definite service; he has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another.
We are a community of faith. We are Catholic. We live in, work in and serve the local communities across Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands.
The Bishop is the “Chief Shepherd” of the Diocese: he is appointed to govern, teach and guide the priests and people of the diocese.
Our mission is to live out our Catholic faith and through witness and example bring people closer to Jesus Christ through His Church.
Every human being has a value and dignity which we as Catholics acknowledge as coming directly
from God’s creation of all men and women in his own image and likeness.
The parish lies at the heart of every community. Families, churches, schools, chaplaincies to hospitals and prisons. Parishes provide an inclusive hub for people of all walks of life to journey together in faith and to reach out to the wider community to serve in social action.
Young people are visible in the Church. They are involved in parish life, school and university communities and the wider community, witnessing to their relationship with Jesus Christ. The Diocese supports young people to respond to the invitation of faith in various ways.
The fast pace of today's world often has us rushing through our daily life, with little direction or thought as to the kind of life we should be leading. Fortunately, the Catholic faith provides us with a solid moral compass and many great role models to help us find our way.
Got Questions? We believe that everyone should have the chance to explore the Christian faith, ask questions and discover their purpose in life.
Whether you want to offer your time and talents or support our vital work financially, it's all part of Christian Stewardship and you can really make a difference.
Good communication is really important to us. Whether it's sharing the impact of our community projects and sharing the witness of inspiring individuals, or reaching out to collaborate and dialogue with groups and individuals, and providing resources to enable others, we want to build long lasting effective relationships and help people to develop their faith journey.
God has created me to do Him some definite service; he has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another.
God has created me to do Him some definite service; he has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another.
Each of us is created uniquely by God, in our time and place, for a purpose. When we understand and allow ourselves to be aligned with that purpose we are energised and fulfilled; and God’s love and provision is able to flow more freely exactly where it is needed, through our spiritual gifts (charisms). Called and Gifted is the discernment process that helps us unlock our story, understand our charisms and discover our unique mission.
Called and Gifted Teaching is now available either in person or online. For parishes or groups, in person teaching days can be booked by contacting calledandgifted@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk.
A member of the team will respond to discuss your requirements and work with you to plan the day, making it relevant to your local mission and plans. Full guidance notes for parishes and groups are available. For individuals, Called and Gifted Teaching is available online, enabling you to work at your own pace through the professionally produced videos from the Catherine of Siena Institute. The online, digital learning platform can be accessed and a bundle covering all three stages of Called and Gifted can be purchased here: https://www.calledandgifted.org.uk/how-to-book/
The clearest & most extensive account of the charisms that I have heard.
The best part of the day was the practical lived examples & sharing of stories; it was really inspirational listening to testimonies.
Makes us think about what God is really calling us to on our personal mission rather than what we would like to do, or feel we ought to do . Makes me really want to find out what path I should follow.
The conversation flowed freely. I felt able to discuss my thoughts and feelings. The interviewer had very good listening and encouragement skills.
The interviewer was fantastic and guided me gently through my potential charisms. Very powerful session.
I enjoyed it! I think it was valuable to have this opportunity to talk about me and my charisms in a non-judgemental way.
Our group went very well. Lovely, relaxed and informal atmosphere. Everyone was very open and happy to share and there was lots of useful, helpful and supportive feedback.
Everyone is definitely on a journey and having the process made us more focused and gave a sense of impetus. We have decided we will continue to meet monthly.
Our group has been amazing! To hear how God is working in other people’s lives has been a real privilege. We have all gained much more courage to go out there and be braver in what we do for God.
Each of us is created uniquely by God, in our time and place, for a purpose. Called and Gifted is the discernment process that helps us unlock our story, understand our charisms and discover our unique mission.
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