In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons invites listeners to dream big for the upcoming school year by reimagining Catholic youth ministry and confirmation as more than just a rite of passage.

She introduces "Spirit Rising," a brand new, flexible charism discovery curriculum and suite of resources created specifically for high schoolers. Jill discusses how this five-session program can be adapted for mission trips, retreats, theology classes, or youth ministry groups—empowering teens to discover their unique spiritual gifts and see the Holy Spirit at work in their lives.

Tune in to be inspired about what’s possible for your parish, school, or family—and learn how understanding and nurturing charisms can transform the experience of teenagers on the threshold of their vocational journey.

00:29 - Jill opens the discussion about youth ministry and poses the central question: What if this is the year confirmation stops being “Catholic graduation”?

01:04 - Discussion on different approaches to confirmation and the new charism assessment for teenagers introduced by Many Parts Ministries.

02:18 - Introduction of the new "Spirit Rising" curriculum for teens: a five-session charism discovery program.

05:44- Jill describes pairing students with saints using assessment data and the "Guided by Grace" book, personalizing ministry for different charisms.

07:47 - Announcement of the launch for youth ministry and school programs using the new resources and the plan to gather feedback for continuous improvement.

08:39 - Details about the Spirit Rising Journal and the exclusivity of the curriculum to ensure adequate support for youth ministers and teachers.

09:55 - Encouragement for listeners to dream about and actively pursue a new vision for youth and confirmation ministry in the coming school year.

Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.