Spiritual Gifts Assessment Questionnaire

Please respond to each statement by clicking on the circle that best corresponds to your reaction on the scale provided. The assessment should take about 10-15 minutes.

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1.) When presented a goal, I think of steps that need to be taken in order to achieve the desired results.
2.) I have been successful in organizing, directing and motivating people to achieve a goal.
3.) I have an interest in working with Public Policy.
4.) I enjoy getting creative when working with food.
5.) When preparing food, cleanliness and sanitation are important to me.
6.) I express myself through creative means.
7.) I feel compelled to learn as much as I can about the Bible and Catholicism.
8.) I can see positive things happening in my faith community and am not derailed by the pessimism of others.
9.) People have commented on my genuine concern for others.
10.) When I receive money unexpectedly, one of my first thoughts is to share this gift through the church.
11.) People have been surprised by how easily I work with those who are suffering in mind, body or spirit.
12.) I am a good listener and enjoy learning how others experience life so we can exchange thoughts, opinions and suggestions.
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13.) I enjoy working with teams and inspiring them to come together for a common purpose.
14.) People recognize that I can influence others by making use of my marketing expertise.
15.) I convey my thoughts in a clear, concise and organized manner.
16.) I love to sing.
17.) I enjoy meeting new people and becoming acquainted with them.
18.) People tell me that I am logical and analytical.
19.) My faith is sustained when praying with others in community.
20.) When I turn out the lights, take tables down, work in the kitchen or put chairs away, I feel that I have served my community.
21.) I am able to take a thought or idea and put it into a clear and inspiring written form.
22.) I often feel moved to write about my thoughts and feelings.
23.) People have asked me to pray for healing in their lives.
24.) A church environment that enhances prayer is important to me.
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25.) I can translate into artistic form what I first see in my imagination.
26.) I am happy to open my home for small group gatherings or social occasions.
27.) Some people tell me that they find my creative work to be very spiritual.
28.) I value the opportunities available using electronic tools such as websites and social media.
29.) I enjoy organizing thoughts, ideas, hopes and dreams into a specific plan of action.
30.) I enjoy fully participating in the Mass.
31.) The Sacraments and Mass are important reasons why I belong to this faith community.
32.) I enjoy singing in front of other people.
33.) People have told me that my singing has provided inspiration and hope for them on their faith journey.
34.) When I am in a group, others will often look to me for direction.
35.) I enjoy playing my musical instrument(s) in front of other people.
36.) People tell me that my presentations are memorable because they are well organized and delivered in an interesting manner
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37.) I enjoy working with my hands in a trade or skill that required considerable experience to perfect.
38.) When direction is needed, I am generally asked for my opinion.
39.) I like working behind the scenes to ensure projects are successful.
40.) Every presentation I make is geared to its particular audience.
41.) My great joy is to share the Good News in such a way that it becomes real and understood by others.
42.) I enjoy having spiritual conversations with individuals or groups.
43.) People have come to me for spiritual help and compassion.
44.) People have said I have a talent for visioning a future.
45.) I enjoy living my faith in public spheres.
46.) I am certain of the Spirit's presence in my life and the lives of others.
47.) Numbers tell a story to me.
48.) I possess an ability to calculate numbers quickly, easily and accurately.
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49.) I am motivated to provide spiritual support to those who are on a faith journey.
50.) I know that God hears and responds to our prayers.
51.) I find joy and express myself by playing a musical instrument.
52.) I can easily prioritize what is important from the unimportant.
53.) In situations with no clear answer, I am able to think critically and look at the issues through the eyes of faith.
54.) People come to me for help in applying Christian faith and values to particular situations.
55.) People tell me that without my willingness to do the unnoticed jobs, their work would be more difficult.
56.) I am persistent; in solving a problem, if one way doesn't work, I try another way.
57.) I am at ease speaking in front of a group of people.
58.) I feel called to express my faith by assisting others in experiencing Christ in their lives.
59.) When I see a person in need, I am moved to assist them.
60.) I feel an urgency to provide housing for the homeless, food for the starving, comfort for those in distress.
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61.) I enjoy welcoming guests and helping them to feel at ease.
62.) I enjoy interacting with people of other generations.
63.) I am patient and realize that not everyone can think and move at the same pace as I do.
64.) I manage my time and money so that I am able to give much of it to the work of the church and other organizations.
65.) People tell me they enjoy the food I prepare.
66.) I am blessed by God each day and gladly respond by giving generously of my time and money.
67.) People have told me that I can take the most difficult idea or concept and make it understandable.
68.) I am good at building, repairing, or restoring things and find satisfaction in doing so.
69.) Others have told me they were moved by my playing a musical instrument.
70.) I enjoy working with numbers.
71.) My knowledge of building, maintenance or repair has been a special value to others.
72.) People have told me that they enjoy my written work.