Let Your Light So Shine
Gifted to Give


God has given each of us special gifts, talents, interests and abilities.
a) List some of your talents, abilities, and interests.

1. 4.

2. 5.

3. 6.


b) The Bible also lists spiritual gifts that God gives us for the upbuilding of His Church. Read through the following list. Circle any of the words that describe a way you could use some of your talents and abilities (i.e., if you like to cook, that could fit into the gifts of helping, hospitality and giving).
Ask your parish priest, teacher or use a dictionary if you have any questions about the gifts listed.


Serving
Helping
Giving
Teaching
Preaching
Pastoring
Mercy
Hospitality
Exhortation
Leadership
Administration
Prophecy
Knowledge
Discernment
Wisdom
Evangelism
Tongues and Interpretation
Miracles
Healing
Faith
Celibacy
Martyrdom
Monasticism
Others:
_____________
_____________
_____________

List some ways you think you could use some of your gifts and talents at home, school, church, work, etc. to let your light shine.

Home

 

Church

 

School

 

Work

 

 

Department of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry
Orthodox Church in America
PO Box 675 Syosset, NY 11791
http://yya.oca.org
yyacm@oca.org

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