Learn what charisms are, why they matter, and how they help your teen grow in faith and purpose. This section provides a simple introduction to charisms, including a list of the 24 charisms, real-life examples, and saint stories to inspire and inform.

Welcome to the Parent Portal (And What IS a Charism?)

Why Charisms Matter for Parents & Teens

Charism Overview for Parents

Explore practical ways to support your teen through their charism discernment process. This section equips you to affirm their gifts and guide them as they discover how God is working in their lives.

Supporting Your Child Through Charism Discernment

Parents Guide to the Charism Assessment Report

Our Best Resources for Your Further Learning

Addressing Celibacy and the Call to the Priesthood with Young Men

Tools for Supporting Teens

Spirit Rising is our signature youth ministry program that helps young people encounter and engage with their charisms. If your student is going through this program, this section will help you know what they're learning and how to support them. If your child is not in Spirit Rising, this will still help coach you through the stages of the charism discernment process.

Parent Guide to Session 1 - Identity

Parent Guide to Session 2 - What are Charisms?

Parent Guide to Session 3 - How to Discern

Parent Guide to Session 4 - Hearing God Speak

Parent Guide to Session 5 - Charism Commitment

Supporting Your Teen in Spirit Rising (Our Youth Ministry Curriculum)

Find prayer tools designed to help you intercede for your teen and grow in your own relationship with God. Access daily prayers, family prayer guides, and reflection prompts to deepen your faith and bring God’s guidance into your home.

25 Biblical Promises of God with Identity Declarations

Short Charism Discernment & Identity Prayers for Teens

Prayers for Charisms in Kids & Families

Identity Novena to St. Therese

Charism Discernment Novena to St. Ignatius

Novena of Thanksgiving to the Holy Spirit

Parent Prayer Resources

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Receive a Free Ebook for Sharing Your Testimonial

The Parent Resource Portal is designed to help you walk alongside your teen as they discover their spiritual gifts and unique role in God’s plan.This portal provides simple, practical tools to deepen your understanding of charisms and foster meaningful conversations with your teen about their faith.Whether you’re new to the concept of charisms or looking for ways to encourage your teen, this resource is your guide to supporting their spiritual growth.

Parent resource portal Course Video.mp4

The Parent Resource Portal is designed to help you walk alongside your teen as they discover their spiritual gifts and unique role in God’s plan. 

Course content

Parents of Teens Resource Portal

Jill Simons