1. Christian Life Program Talk 10 – GROWING IN THE SPIRIT

2. The Wheel – The Christian Life
The daily
Christian life
Jesus Christ
Means to put our
life in contact
with Christ
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CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit

3. CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit
THE TOOLS (Spokes in the wheel)
Prayer
Study
Service
Fellowship
Sacraments (for Catholics)
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CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit

4. CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit
1st Tool: Prayer
3 Important Principles:
Faithful
Led by the Holy Spirit
Centered on a relationship with Jesus
The intercession of Blessed Virgin Mary
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CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit

5. CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit
2nd Tool: Study
Definition: A deliberate, focused exercise of the intellect (not primarily a scholarly or academic endeavour) for a wider process of understanding more about God.
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CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit

6. Three Ways to Learn More About God
Bible
Spiritual reading
Teachings and preachings
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CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit

7. CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit
3rd Tool: Service
Not just for personal development but to serve others
Take on a mentality of service
Service helps us grow
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CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit

8. CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit
Ways We Can Serve
By the way we live
By performing basic responsibilities God has given us
Serving others in day-to-day life
Sharing our faith with others
Making our time, talent and treasure available for God’s work
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CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit

9. CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit
4th Tool: Fellowship
Refers to almost everything Christians do together:
We need the support of others
We need to do things together.
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CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit

10. Some Ways to Experience Christian Fellowship
Worship in liturgies, prayer meetings, conferences
Coming together for teaching and formation
Serving together
Social gatherings
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CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit

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5th Tool: Sacraments
Sacraments: main channels of God’s grace in our lives.
Frequent confession and communion
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CLP Talk 10 - Growing in the Spirit

12. Christian Life Program Talk 10 – GROWING IN THE SPIRIT