Discerning Charisms is the essential companion workbook for those who have taken the Called & Gifted workshop and are actively discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit that they have been given for the sake of others. Designed for both groups and individuals, Discerning Charisms is especially useful for those who do not have access to Institute-trained gifts interviewers or an Institute-facilitated extended discernment process. The workbook guides participants through the process of choosing among 24 charisms to explore, designing an effective ?experiment?, and discerning the meaning of the experiments ?results'. Guidelines and discussion questions for groups who are discerning together are also included. Discerning Charisms contains many new features including a self-guided version of the gifts interview, instructions on ?designing? an effective gifts experiment, pointers on making the experiment a prayer, and guidelines for mining the patterns buried in your experience. Also included is the powerful exercise in releasing control, which has been available until now only through live Institute workshops. The appendix includes a wonderful new tool for discerners, the comprehensive Key to the Charisms, which summarizes a vast amount of information on the classic signs of each charism. Additional helps include new sections on the powerful interplay among charisms, the seven sanctifying gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation as well as a list of recommended books and websites for those interested in exploring the Catholic faith further.