Personal Faith Awareness Examen JUSTICE Thanksgiving □ I think working for the poor is a necessary part of preaching the Gospel. 1. Lord, I realize that all, even my very life, is a gift from you. In my faith life, for what things am I most grateful? Intention 2. Lord, open my eyes and ears to be more honest with myself and discern your will for me. What do I want for my faith as I grow as a disciple? Examination Lord, show me what has been happening to me in my faith life. Examine your practice of faith by checking any of the following statements that are true about you. □ I am ac vely involved in working against poverty, prejudice, and other social problems. □ How I vote is prayerfully informed by my faith. □ When I see an injus ce taking place I get involved by doing something about it. □ I help missionaries in other countries by going on mission trips or dona ng money. □ I feel that God has given me gi s and talents with which to serve the Church. □ I perform acts of personal charity such as visi ng a sick neighbor. □ I discuss current events in light of the values and beliefs of the Catholic Faith with my family or friends. □ I am friends with someone who is a minority or u undocumented immigrant. ___ Total for this sec on COMMUNITY EDUCATION □ I feel a sense of belonging in my Church community. □ I believe that God loves me exactly as I am. □ I have invited non‐religious friends to come to church with me, or a church event. □ I’m willing to share a Catholic view with people who may have opposing views. □ I am a member of St. Peter’s Facebook page. □ I have a close friend who attends my church. □ I have or would like to go on a retreat. □ I have a close friend who I talk with about my faith. □ I read/discuss the Bible with my partner/spouse/
family. □ I feel comfortable explaining what it means to be Catholic. □ I prepare for RCIA by doing my reading. □ Being Catholic is a significant part of my identity. □ I have read a book about Chris an Faith. □ I par cipate in social and community events at my □ I find things on the internet about God. parish (outside of Mass). □ I have found my own unique way to see God in the □ Someone from my church has talked to me about world (ex: nature, people, music). my faith in the past 6 months. □ I am a member of a small faith community, book group □ My rela onships are as important to my faith as going or Bible study. to mass. □ I have a ended an adult educa on program in the last 6 months.
___ Total for this sec on ___ Total for this sec on LITURGY Draw Your Wheel □ I usually enjoy going to Mass. Transfer your total scores from each of the five catego‐
ries onto the wheel. Starting with the center of the wheel as 0, plot your score. ("is would mean that a “5” would be halfway between the center and the outer rim, a “10” would be on the outer rim of the wheel.) Once all five category scores are marked on the wheel, draw a line connecting the dots. □ When I’m at Mass I feel a strong desire to receive communion. □ I think that celebra ng the sacraments of the Church will help me grow closer to God. □ I ac vely par cipate at by singing, responding, and ac vely listening. □ I a end Mass weekly. □ I am comfortable with how much I know about why we do what we do at Mass. □ I read the Mass readings each week to prepare for the liturgy. □ I talk to my friends/family about what the priest said in the homily. □ I par cipate at Mass as a lector, altar server, choir member or Eucharis c Minister. □ I believe Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. ___ Total for this sec on PRAYER □ I some mes pray by reading the Bible and reflec ng on the passage. Consider The Wheel Take a few minutes to examine your wheel. Take note in which of the two halves your wheel flattens out and where it is more rounded. □ I have quiet mes I devote just to spending with God. Decide Where to Focus Your Growth □ I usually pray when I want something from God. The gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to inform and transform everything ‐ including all aspects of our lives. □ I can name some ways God has been clearly present in So, as Christ transforms all areas of our lives, we would my life. expect our wheels to be more and more rounded. Since □ I’m comfortable asking those close to me to pray for we’re all uniquely made, we will all grow faster in some me when I need something or am suffering. areas than others. But our desire for growth in Christ‐
□ I have prayed for guidance when I have a big decision likeness drives us to seek transformation in areas of our weakness and God will be gracious to guide and mature to make. our walk with him. □ I’m comfortable leading prayers with others. Choose a category where you desire to grow and commit □ I pray on my own each day. to spending focused time growing in that area. Remem‐
ber that the faith life is an ongoing journey and that □ I pray with my family members or friends. we’re never finished growing in Christ. When you begin ___ Total for this sec on with simply focusing on one area, you will give significant leverage in your spiritual growth in all areas! YOUR PFP
PERSONAL FAITH PLAN Growing in faith is not automatic or easy. It takes intentional effort, community support, and personal commitment. Make a written commitment to spend the next 120 days strengthening an area of your faith life. Over the next 120 days I will make intentional effort to grow in my faith in the area of: Growing in faith takes planning! Look back at the category you have chosen and identify the statements that you did not check. Starting from the top, consider the first five unchecked statements. What kept you from checking them? Below, write down three next steps you will commit to take over the next 120 days to grow in that category. 1. 2. 3. Personal renewal takes a personal community! At St. Peter, our desire is that every person move toward authentic Christian living, and we know that authentic growth takes place in community. Who will you share this plan with to help keep you on course?