Gifts Inventory

God has given each of us particular gifts to serve him and others. When we serve in ways that are well-matched to our gifts, our service is more joyful and fruitful.

This inventory is meant to help you grow in awareness of your particular gifts, and then to discover ways that you can make use of these gifts at Saint Peter’s.

Discover your gifts. Live your gifts. Experience joyful service.

Click here to take the gifts inventory.

(You will see your results immediately, and our parish life coordinator will also email you a copy of your results when she is next in the office.)

Here you can read a description of your tops gifts and examples of ministries that use that gift:

ADMINISTRATION: This gift of administration will benefit you in understanding and setting goals for various groups and organizations. It will give you direction in making plans to achieve those goals. You will be able to plan programming, work with facts and/or figures, and see that goals and ideas are accomplished.
Possible Ministries: Finance Council, Parish Council, Facilities Committee

CRAFTMANSHIP ‐ MANUAL: This talent will give you the ability to use your hands and ideas in the areas of maintenance and upkeep of the parish.  Those possessing this grace use their skills and talents to reflect God’s beauty through producing products, or even skills that nurture lives and build the Kingdom of God.
Possible ministries: Maintenance Team, Grounds Management, Rosary Makers

CREATIVITY: This talent will give you the ability to use your hands, thoughts, and mind to further God's Kingdom through artistic, creative means. You may also serve as a trainer for others to develop their abilities in this area.
Possible Ministries: Bazaar, Flowers (Church and Campus), Parish Life Committee
    
ENCOURAGEMENT: Those possessing this grace are endowed with gifts of exceptional listening, helping others to feel heard, seen, and cared for, often leading them to a renewed sense of well-being and new hope. They compassionately encounter Christ in those who are struggling and, through the Holy Spirit, are conduits for God’s healing and merciful grace for others, leaving energized by these encounters.
Possible Ministries: Extraordinary Minister to the Homebound/Hospital, Prison Ministry

EVANGELISM: Those possessing this grace are eager to find opportunities to share their faith in word and deed and bring others to Christ and His Church. They boldly challenge all the faithful to share the good news of Jesus Christ by integrating faith into daily conversations and actions.
Possible ministries: Adult Formation Programs, Alpha, RCIA Team, Small Group Bible Study

GIVING: The gift of giving will allow you to give liberally of your treasures and time. As you give, you will experience much joy and satisfaction.
Possible Ministries: Lowcountry Outreach Drivers, Feed the Priests, Donor Development Team, Homes for the Holidays

HEALING: Those possessing this grace work through the Holy Spirit to help restore and heal people who suffer physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. Their presence is comforting, nurturing, and restorative. In accompanying those who suffer, they reveal the ever-present closeness and providential care of God in the midst of brokenness.
Possible ministries: GriefShare, Healing Prayer Ministry, Jacob’s Well

HELPING: Those possessing this grace are fueled by supporting and enabling others to better serve God and build up the Church. This gift is a desire to do anything, in any small way, to assist others in faithfully responding to their own call. This is a personal ministry of quiet background service.
Possible Ministries: Office Angels, Bulk Mailers, Church Cleaning, Offertory Counters

HOSPITALITY: Those possessing this grace thrive at opportunities to create environments of welcome, especially for those who are somehow disconnected. They focus on including others into the community by fostering a culture of belonging, respect, kindness, and a sense of “home”.
Possible ministries: Bereavement Team, Coffee & Donuts, Welcome Center, Wedding Ministry Coordinator.

LEADERSHIP: The gift of leadership will allow you to be a goal‐setter and leader of God's people. They will look to you for guidance and direction. Your leadership will bring glory to God and growth to His church.
Possible ministries: Alpha Team, Altar Server Training Team, Ministry & Team Heads
    
LITURGICAL SERVING: Liturgical ministry is an excellent opportunity to fulfill your baptismal call of service to one another. Our liturgies should utilize the talents and gifts that God has given this community. Whether participation is through “behind the scenes” preparation and planning or through a public role of service within the Mass, parishioners help our liturgies to be truly life-giving celebrations.
 Possible ministries: Altar Linens, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Funeral Ministry, Mass Hospitality Team, Proclaimers of the Word, Sacristans, Safety Team Ministry

MUSIC ‐ VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL: This talent will allow you to use your voice to sing praise to the Lord in such a manner that those around you will feel strengthened and built up.  
Possible ministries: Music Ministry

SERVING: The gift of serving will allow you to see things that need to be done and serve in ways that benefit others. Assuming the role of the servant will bring you joy and will build the Body of Christ.  
Possible ministries: Adoration Team, Columbiettes, Knights of Columbus, Legion of Mary

SHEPHERDING: The gift of shepherding will give you the ability to reach out and care in a spiritual manner for an individual or for a group. You will serve as one who is a counselor, an encourager, a shepherd, you will see that God's Word is fed to those in your care and you will also feel a responsibility for the general well-being of the individual or group.  
Possible ministries: Alpha, Gather the Flock Team, Youth Ministry Team

TEACHING: The gift of teaching will give you the ability to share knowledge with members of the Body (children and/or adults) that will serve in building them up in Christ. Your teaching will aid the growth and health of the Body.
Possible ministries: Adult Formation Leaders, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Family Faith Formation

WISDOM: The gift of wisdom will allow you to have a special understanding of situations which arise in people's lives. You will be able to offer counsel and advice. As you do this, the Body of Christ will become healthier and grow.
Possible ministries: Called and Gifted/Charism, Lowcountry Outreach

WRITING: Those with this grace are moved to compose words through the Holy Spirit that reveal the truth, goodness, and beauty of the human person fully alive. Drafting written compositions comes with great ease for those who enjoy this gift, and their words are creatively used to draw others into the divine revelation of God.
Possible ministries: Service Committee Writing, Grant Writing, Newsletter
 

Click here to explore our different ministries and the gifts that are helpful for each.