COUPLES FOR CHRIST

CLP Version 2.0 Training

Let us pray!
 A CFC
TEACHING

ON CHARISMATIC
GIFTS
 Talk 1:

The 9
Charismati
c Gifts
“
Couples for Christ Christian
life program introduces many
new things to us. Some of us
might experience worship,
group sharing, “one-on-one”
dialogue, and “pray-over” for
the first time.
Maybe one of the interesting
parts of CLP is when our
discussion group leader asked us
what particular gift or gifts we
would want to receive.
“
The charismatic gifts, therefore, are
freely distributed by the
Holy Spirit, so that sacramental
grace may be fruitful in
Christian life in different ways
and at every level. In this way,
they themselves become a gift of
love for others and authentic
witnesses to the Gospel before

all mankind.” Pope Francis

Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
The nine (9) Charismatic Gifts
 “
First, we need to
understand that there are
different kinds of gifts. We
have seven (7) sanctifying
gifts found in Isaiah 11:2-3.
These are wisdom,
understanding, counsel,
fortitude, knowledge, piety,
and fear of the Lord.
(Karununganan, Pang-unawa,
Mabuting Payo, Kalakasan, Kaalaman,
Pagsunod at Takot sa Panginoon)
 In Couples for Christ, we specifically ask for 9 Charismatic Gifts
divided into 3 category:
1. 2 Teaching Gifts (Kaloob ng Pagtuturo) :
Wisdom & Knowledge (Karunungan at Katalinuhan)
2. 3 Sign Gifts (Kaloob ng Tanda):
Faith, Healing & Miracles (Pananampalataya, Magpagaling at Himala)
3. 4 Revelational Gifts (Kaloob ng Pagpapahayag)
Prophesy, Discernment of the Spirit, Tongues & Speaking in Tongues
(Propesiya, Kakayanang Kumilala kung aling kaloob ang galing sa
Espiritu, Magsalita at Magpaliwanag ng ibat-ibang wika
sa Espiritu
The nine (9) charismatic gifts
are for the upbuilding of the
body. It is describe as
“Manifestation” of the
Spirit
(1 Corinthians 12:7)

Ang 9 na Karismatikong
Kaloob ay para sa pagbubuo ng
katawan. Naglalarawan ito
bilang “Pagpapakita” ng
Espiritu
Wisdom: (Karunungan)
Concerned with the best way to live.
God’s guidance on how to live as a
Christian.
(Patungkol sa pinakamabuting paraan
ng pamumuhay. Gabay ng Diyos kung
paano mabuhay bilang kristiyano)
 More of doctrinal teaching. Speak on
understanding of the truth of the mystery of Christ

(Mas maraming katuruang doktrina. Nakapagsasalita sa

kaunawaan ng katotohanan tungkol
sa misteryo ni Kristo)

Knowledge:
Faith: (Pananampalataya)
The charismatic gift of FAITH seems to be a special
gift of prayer. Praying with God-given confidence,
which produces extraordinary results.

(Ang karismatikong kaloob ng PANANAMPALATAYA ay

parang natatanging kaloob ng pananalangin. Nananalangin na
may tiwalang bigay ng Diyos na nagbibigay ng hindi
pangkaraniwang resulta.
 The Holy Spirit can manifest this special gift through
any believer so He can then heal someone of any kind
of disease, illness, or sickness.

(Ang Espiritu Santo ay kayang ipakita ang natatanging

kaloob sa pamamagitan ng sinumang sumasampalataya na
makakayanan niyang pagalingin ang sinuman ng maski
anong uri ng sakit o karamdaman

Healing: (Pagpapagaling)
 Miracle: (Himala)
Supernatural activity from Him. (E.g. Jesus turning
water into wine at the wedding of Cana, Jesus feeding
5000 people. God parting the Red Sea.

(Higit sa karaniwang Gawain mula sa Kanya. (Hal. Ginawang

alak ni Hesus ang tubig sa kasalan sa Kana, pagpapakain ni
Hesus sa 5 libong tao. Paghahati ng “Red Sea”)
The gift by which God speaks through a person
a message to an individual or a whole
community.

(Ang kaloob na kung saan nagsasalita ang Diyos sa

pamamagitan ng isang tao ng mensahe para sa isang
indibiduwal o buong komunidad

Prophecy: (Propesiya)
Discernment of the Spirit:
(Kakayanang kumilala kung aling
kaloob ang galing sa Espiritu)
The gift by which a person can tell whether in a
situation what is at work is the Holy Spirit, an evil
spirit, or just man’s own spirit.
(Ang kaloob ng isang tao kung saan matatanto niya
kung ang isang sitwasyon ay gawa ng Espiritu Santo,
ng masamang espiritu o kaya ay sariling
espiritu lamang ng tao
 A gift of praise that is meant to enrich our
prayer life .

(Kaloob ng pagpupuri na nagnanais na pagyamanin

ang ating buhay panalangin)

Tongues: (Pagsasalita ng
ibat - ibang wika
Interpretation of Tongues:
(Magpaliwanang ng ibat-ibang wika)
Does not refer to the abilities of an interpreter
of languages. Like in prophecy, there is an urge
to speak words.
(Hindi tumutukoy , sa kakayanang tagasalin ng
ibang wika. Tulad ng propesiya, may udyok na
maunawaan ang sinabing ibang salita)
 THE GIFT OF
TONGUES
Some feel weird about it, or some may not be
comfortable doing it. There were even those who
oppose this practice in the community.

1 Corinthians 12:4-10 says,

“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts
but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but
the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God
who produces all of them in everyone.”
‘Tongues’ is part of our culture as a charismatic
community. In 1979, the Pope characterized the
Catholic Charismatic Renewal as “a sign of the
Spirit’s action, a very important component in the
total renewal of the Church.”
 In the CLP talk, Empowered by the Holy
Spirit, the gift of tongues is explained to us.

The gift of tongues is a common

experience when we receive the Holy
Spirit, just like the experience of the
disciples described in Acts.
It is a gift from God.
Once we receive it, it can have great
consequences in our spiritual life,
especially in our prayer and worship.
In summary, the purpose of these nine
(9) charismatic gifts is for us to be
more vividly aware of the presence and
power of God and to build up the
community – the Church.
Desiring the nine
(9)
charismatic gifts
What should be our
posture in desiring
the nine (9)
charismatic gifts?
We cannot force nor impose a specific gift to
be given to us. It still depends on the grace
of the Lord and the will of the Holy Spirit
whom He wishes to give the gifts.

If it is for us and it will be beneficial for the

growth of our faith and service, for sure, the
Holy Spirit will give it to us.
 Lumen Gentium 12 also reminds us,
“It is not only through the sacraments and
the ministries of the Church that the Holy Spirit
sanctifies and leads the people of God and enriches
it with virtues, These charisms, whether they be the
more outstanding or the more simple and widely
diffused, are to be received with thanksgiving and
consolation for they are perfectly suited to and
useful for the needs of the Church.”
 As we pray for
specific
a gift that we
want to receive, let us
also be very careful
and discerning.
The charismatic gifts “are
given to individual persons,
and can be shared by others in
such ways to continue in time a
precious and effective
heritage, serving as a
Source of a particular
Spiritual affinity among
persons.” Luvenescit Ecclesia

Pope Francis,
 “
Once we receive the gifts the
Holy Spirit wills for us, let us
use it to become powerful
witnesses in our personal,
community, and church life.
It must move us to desire to
serve the Lord even more.
Finally, every gift is precious,
thus, must be handled with
utmost care. Once you
receive the gift or gifts you
prayed and discerned for, use it
for the greater glory of God.

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SUMMARY:

• Gifts of the Holy Spirit

• Catholics are Charismatic

 Talk 2:

HOW TO BE SPIRITUALLY
PREPARED FOR THE “PRAY-OVER”
SESSION
During the CLP Training, we learn that every CLP
is a unique experience. Every CLP is also
spiritual warfare. Therefore, regardless of the
number of times we serve the CLP, we come
prepared spiritually. We should not be
complacent.
“
Pray-over session is also one
of the spiritual warfare we
should all be ready for. Every
training or formation
is a completely new
experience regardless of
how many times you have
attended to it. Humility is the
key.
How do we
spiritually prepare
for the pray over
session?
Here are five essential
things we need to do:
1
GO TO
CONFESSION
EUCHARIST
We ADORATION
recognize that CLP is
spiritual warfare. We will not
come unprepared. We
cleanse ourselves from
sinfulness and negativities by
going to confession.
2 PERSONAL PRAYER
AND FASTING
Prayer and fasting are two powerful weapons
to counter Satan’s antics. Pray- over session is one
of the most attacked activities in the CLP. In
moments like this, we will pray unceasingly and
ask God’s Spirit to empower us.

St Peter Chrysologus reminds us,

“Fasting is the soul of prayer, mercy is the
lifeblood of fasting. Let no one try to
separate them, they cannot be
separated.”
3 FOCUS ON
THE LORD
One can easily be out of focus
when overwhelmed with so many
things.

We can easily fall in the trap of

focusing on the “service” of the
Lord, rather than to the Lord of
the service.
4
PRAY FOR
YOUR
PARTICIPANTS
Our participants came from different
backgrounds, occupations, values, and
beliefs. While we give utmost effort to
inspire them through our witnessing and
personal sharing, we will always include
them in our prayers.

Pray for the good relationship amongst your

group. Pray for their families. Pray that they
5 ALLOW THE
HOLY SPIRIT TO
WORK
We are mere instruments of
God’s work. The renewal or
transformation of every
person given to us is still in
the hands of God. We allow the
Spirit of the Lord to move in that
person’s life.
Activity:

PRAYER TO THE
HOLY SPIRIT
“
The Advocate, the Holy Spirit that the Father will
send in my name - he will teach you everything
and remind you of all that I told you.”
John 14:26 (NABRE)
 ACTIVITY FLOW:
After the second part “How to be spiritually prepared for the pray-
1 over session”, the speaker will ask everyone to dispose in
prayer.

While the speaker exhorts everyone to prayer, the music

2 ministry
will play the song “Come Holy Spirit”.
As the song “Come Holy Spirit” plays, the speaker will recite the
“Prayer for deliverance”. (No drama or special effects needed.
3 Just recite the prayer from the heart.)

After the “Prayer for deliverance”, everyone will be asked to stand

and join the music ministry in singing the song “Come Holy
4 Spirit”.
 ACTIVITY FLOW:
As the sounds and noises fade, the speaker will now
5 lead
everyone to pray the “Prayer to the Holy Spirit.”

St. Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit:

“Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may

all be holy.
Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.
Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy.
Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy.
Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. Amen.”
 ACTIVITY FLOW:

After the “Prayer to the Holy Spirit”, the speaker will now have his
short exhortation that would focus on encouraging and
6 empowering people to stand firm in their faith as they continue to
serve in the CLP.

7 After the exhortation, full worship follows.

Question
&
Answer