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charism

charism

1 9.9
A special gift from God that helps someone lead and help others in a religious group
  • noun
  • /ˈkɛrɪzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : carisma
  • The leader possessed a charism that enabled him to unite the community in service and faith.
  • charism for ministry

Examples

  • Charisms are given to all members of the Church and take many different forms.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The Church grows and thrives through the charisms of the Spirit given to the members of the ecclesial body.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Is this guidance a charism in the form of actual grace?

    Academic text (2003)
  • Celibacy is a gift, a charism of the spirit.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • Do not be shy to speak with religious brothers, sisters, or priests about the charism and spirituality of their congregation.

    Blog text (5)
  • There is one Spirit and one gospel, although there can be various authorities, theologies, ministries, and charisms.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Congar emphasized, to the contrary, that charisms are a contribution to the Church's very constitution.

    Academic text (2001)
  • In the Church's communion, charisms and ministries abound since they flow normally from baptism.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Her ability to inspire others is a true charism that comes from her deep faith.

  • Many believe that teaching is a charism that helps guide believers in their spiritual journey.

Synonyms

charisma
vscharism
58 5.1

A strong charm that makes people like and trust someone

is a spiritual ability believed to be given by God rather than personal charm
giftedness
vscharism
1 6.0

A very strong natural ability in one or more areas

is specifically a spiritual ability believed to come from God in religious contexts

Surface Forms

charism singular
charisms plural

Etymology

Charism comes from the Greek charis, meaning 'grace' or a 'gift', and was used by churches to mean a special gift given by God. So a charism is a spiritual 'gift' that helps someone lead, heal, or support others.