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Life in the Spirit Prayer Group
A Branch of Servants of Jesus
SC Catholic Charismatic Renewal
As always, obedient to the teachings, traditions, and magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church
Life in the Spirit Seminar
The Life in the Spirit Seminar is commonly used by Catholic groups in the context of renewal in the Roman Catholic Church. It is an instrument for bringing people into a deeper experience of the work of the Holy Spirit. The Seminar offers the basic presentation of the Gospel and the basic teaching about what the Lord is willing to do for all who come to Him.
The Life in the Spirit Seminar
“Renew in our day, O Lord, your wonders as in a new Pentecost”
Pope John Paul II
“The water I give shall become a fountain within him, leaping up to provide eternal life”
The Life in the Spirit Seminar is available for everyone.
The Seminar provides a way to learn more about living in the Spirit.
In the Seminar you can take steps which will allow Jesus Christ to establish, or restore, or deepen a relationship with you.
For Catholics who have experienced the sacramental graces, Jesus will give you a new and fuller relationship with Himself.
The gift of the Spirit fills our whole life and changes us so that we begin to know and experience God's love and the abundant life Jesus spoke of …
"I came that they might have life and have it to the full." (John 10:10)
The Church has never lost the life of the Spirit nor the experience of the Power of the Spirit.
Experienced teams are available to lead the Life in the Spirit Seminars. All team members have experienced the Life in the Spirit Seminar, both as a candidate and as a presenter.
“God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him may not die, but may have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
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“He it is who will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Matt. 3:11)
And he sent His Spirit to dwell within us so that we might be more closely united to Him than we are to anyone or anything.
The Life in the Spirit Seminar consists of 1 ½ hour sessions which are usually given once a week for 7 weeks, OR the whole seminar is given withing the context of one weekend......
Session 1: GOD'S LOVE
God loves us with everlasting love.
Session 2: SALVATION
God freed us from darkness & the power of Satan through Jesus Christ.
Session 3: THE NEW LIFE
God wants to give us a new life through the Holy Spirit
Session 4: RECEIVING GOD'S GIFTS
How to turn to the Lord (repentance and faith.)
Session 5: This entire session is set aside for making a deeper commitment to Christ and
for prayer for the release of the Holy Spirit, already present from the Sacraments of
Baptism and Confirmation.
Session 6: GROWTH
Prayer, study, service and community
Session 7: TRANSFORMATION IN CHRIST
Going on with Life in the Spirit, living in a new relationship with the Lord.
A typical session includes:
- Prayer
- Songs of praise
- Explanation of the session
- Speakers giving a Talk on the session theme
- Small group discussion
- Closing prayer and song
BENEFITS OF THE LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR:
To begin, renew, or deepen your relationship with Jesus.
Greater appreciation of Mass, the Holy Eucharist, and Reconciliation.
A More Enriched Prayer Life.
Increased desire to Study Scripture.
A Fuller participation in Parish Life.
The Life in the Spirit Seminar pours graces upon Christians, and they experience a fuller measure of the Fruits of the Spirit.
FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT: |
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control. (Gal.5:22-23) |
For more information for your parish or group, please contact the Diocesan Charismatic Renewal Office atross.gamble@att.net
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