ST. DOMINIC SAVIO YOUTH COMMUNITY

“Whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for,

it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.

For where two or three come together in my name,

I am there with them”

-Mt 18: 19-20

A “Charismatic Prayer Meeting” is a weekly gathering of Christians in a community  to give praise, thanks, honor, and love to God on a one-to-one basis, as the Holy Spirit moves us.

A prayer meeting is not a discussion club, a therapy session, or a time for counseling. We come to give our full attention to Jesus – through the help of the Holy Spirit (who will teach us all truth)

A Prayer Meeting Has Two Purpose

            To praise, worship, and honor God

            To build up the Body of Christ (as brothers and sisters)

• Come at least four or five times before making a judgment. It takes that long to understand how the Spirit is working.
• Pray as you feel comfortable (and let others do the same).
• Praying alone we are easily distracted; we support each other at a prayer meeting.
• Pause between songs, reading, and teachings to allow the Spirit to work.
• Don’t concentrate on others – concentrate on Jesus. Close your eyes to distractions around you and let the Holy Spirit open your spiritual eyes to see with faith.
• All ages are welcome – we are children of God.
• Prepare for the meetings, through prayer and scripture.
• Don’t be afraid, you are with friends. Don’t let the devil discourage you.
• You will experience the “Fruits of the Spirit” as you progress. "But the Spirit produces Love, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Humility and Self-Control; - Galatians 5:22-23 . See also 1Cor 12
• If you have any questions, please don’t leave until you get an answer. We love you- and together we love God – and HELP EACH OTHER AS BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

1. Holy Rosary

          Charismatic members have great devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus and the spouse of the Holy Spirit.

2. Prayer for Deliverance

          This time the community is praying and asking to the Father to make the place of prayer meeting holy thus free from all evil spirits including all members attending the meeting

3. Singing of Gathering or Praise Songs

          Singing is way of praying, praising, and worshipping God. St. Augustine said, “He who sings, prays twice.” Songs can turn our hearts and thoughts towards God, and help us to understand the presence of Jesus if they are well selected. We should PAUSE between songs, reading, prophecies, etc. and LISTEN. This time the Holy Spirit can talk to us. We need silence to reflect and allow the Spirit to work

          Why do we sing?

            Christ’s message is all its richness must live in your hearts. Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts. – Col 3:16

            Do not get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with words of psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise in your hearts. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father. – Eph 5: 18-20

4. Worship Prayer

            Opening/Thanksgiving Worship

            Repentance

            Invocation of the Holy Spirit

            Importance of Prayer

            See Mt 7:7, 21-22, Mk 11:22-26, Lk 18:1, Lk 11:1-13, Jn 15:7, Eph 6:18-19, Cik 4:2, 1 Thes 5:17-18, Jms 5:16, Rv 8:3-4, and many more

5. Time of Praise and Worship in the Spirit

            Singing

            Prophecy (God inspiring someone to speak)

            Tongues (in song, praise, or prophecy)

            Interpretation of Tongues

6. Word of God (Scripture Reading) and Teaching

            The Alleluia is sung before the Holy Gospel is read. Followed by a talk by a speaker (if any)

7. Testimony and Sharing

• Telling how the Lord is working in your life. It will always be a first-hand experience, not another person’s story. If the testimony is led by the Spirit, the result will be that the center will the honor and glory of Jesus, not the person sharing.
•  It is strongly recommended that we follow the W.O.R.D.S. format to have a good and brief sharing

W-ord              words or phrases in the Bible Reading that deeply touched/moved/struck you

O-rder             from the words that touched you, what do you thinks the God’s order/request/message for you?

R-eality            experiences in life that is related to the Bible Reading

D-irection         What do you think you should do about God’s message that you just received? (Ex. Prayer the rosary, for strength, hope and faith, attend the Holy Mass, visit the Blessed Sacrament, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation)

            After everybody has given his/her sharing, a short meditation and prayer follows

           He will give me glory, because he will take what I say and tell it to you – Jn 16:14

8. Prayers of the Faithful

            Time for us to lift our prayers, supplications and petitions to the Lord

9. The Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be

10. Fellowship

            This is the time where everyone in the community greets each other by shaking hands, and hugging each other. Hugging is a sign of brotherhood and an action based on our faith that we Do Love with Jesus’ Love

            All the believers here send greetings. Greet one another with kiss of peace. – 1Cor 16:20

11. Offertory

12. Final Song

Do I Have to Raise my Hands or Pray Like Others Do?

No. - Pray, as you feel comfortable - as if you're alone with Jesus. But also respect others.

Do I Have to say, "Praise the Lord, Alleluia", etc. as others may do?

No. - Pray as you know how and comfortable with. Just keep open to the Holy Spirit and pray however you wish. As we learn why God wants us to praise, we will desire to change our form of worship.

Is a Prayer Group a Parish Organization?

No. - A prayer group is made of individuals that come together weekly as a family for the purpose of giving Jesus the praise He deserves - who created us and gives us all the gifts we enjoy each day.

What are the Spiritual Gifts We Pray For?

Word of Wisdom, Word of knowledge, Faith, Healing, Miracles, Prophesy, Discernment, Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues." - See 1 Cor 12, 13-14 and 1 Cor.14:1

Is the Baptism in the Spirit" a New Sacrament

No. - It is the RELEASE of the POWER of the Holy Spirit already within US that we received by faith at our Confirmation.And now in our experience, to enable us to live the Christian life we want to ive but had only been partially successful in doing. We will begin to experience a new abiity to appreciate Jes, the BIble, our daily prayer life, and our faith through this living experience

How Can I Grow Spiritually?

First, submit yourself to the Lordship of Jesus in prayer, and talk to God as your loving Father who wants to teach you. Take time to listen for God to respond to your prayers.

Second, take time everyday to read the Word of God, the Bible, to learn about your Father and the love of Jesus for you, and to learn who God says you are as part of His son Jesus.

Third, act on the new understanding you get from your prayer and Bible reading. (See Mt. 18:19-20)

Finally, submit yourself to God to become a part of a prayer meeting where other people are seeking spiritual growth as you are. Apply yoursefl to learn through attending the teaching that offered, and God will do the rest.

Is a Charismatic Prayer Meeting Based on the Bible?

Yes. - Jesus said, "For where two or three come together in my name, I am there with them”-Mt 18: 19-20. (See also 1Cor 14:26, Acts 2:42, Rev 3:20-21, Rev 22:17)

Is a Charismatic Prayer Meeting Like a Eucharistic Celebration?

Don't compare one with the other. In a prayer meeting, Jesus is present in a different way and for a different purpose. Both the Mass and the Charismatic Prayer Meeting are to bring glory to God as the Body of Christ, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit. At a "Charismatic Mass" we experience the combining of these two forms of worship

Where Can I Read Something on the Holy Spirit in the Bible?

Jn 14:26, 26; Jn 16:17,13;  Acts 1:4,8; Acts 2:4,17,38; Acts 5:32; Acts 4:31; Acts 8:17; Acts 10:44-48; Acts 19:5-6; Rm 5:3-5; Rm 8:1-17,26-27; 1Cor 2:6-16; 1Cor 3:16; Gal 5:16-26; and many others

Is Satan Real?

Yes. - The Bible, Jesus, and our Church have always taught that Satan is real, but Jesus has defeated Satan, the devil, for the Children of God, and the life of Jesus will keep us safe as we learn to obey the Holy Spirit