The supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit
HOLY SPIRIT 101
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In this revolutionary course, Catholics learn how to begin operating in the Pauline Charisms of healing, prophecy, discernment of spirits, tongues and more. Combining Church teaching with stories, practical exercises and proven safeguards, Holy Spirit 101 is the perfect source for equipping the faithful to begin stepping out in the supernatural gifts.
Holy Spirit 101 is a curriculum program that individuals, small groups and Parishes can use to better understand the Church's teachings on the charismatic gifts as well as learn guidelines and practical exercises to encourage persons to begin operating in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The course is intended to be taught over a period of 5-weeks by a trained instructor, or during an intense 2-3 day retreat. Holy Spirit 101, has been critically studied and was granted the nihil obstat and imprimatur, an official declaration approving the teaching material as beneficial for Roman Catholics.
MARY IMMACULATE CHURCH IS THE HOMEBASE OF ARISE MINISTRY, THE DEVELOPER OF THE FIRST CATHOLIC CURRICULUM THAT TRAINS THE FAITHFUL TO OPERATE IN THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. The Mission of Arise is to train, equip, and send into the world individuals to operate in the fullness of the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the building up of the Church.
Fr. Michael Forge
Fr. Michael Forge, Pastor of Mary Immaculate Church, invited Victoria Harris to explore and direct the ministry at Mary Immaculate, and it subsequently received the approval of then Bishop Cardinal Farrell as a ministry of the diocese and the Church. View a brief video testimonial from Fr. Michael about the Holy Spirit 101 retreat.
Victoria Harris
Worship leader and Catholic speaker, Victoria Harris (aka Tori Harris) remains committed to the core of her mission: Through story and song to create environments of receptivity to the Holy Spirit. Harris' sophomore, independent release, Sweet Dolor, debuted at #2 on iTunes Christian & Gospel charts, becoming one of the top 150 albums on all of iTunes during that time.
Later, her interest in teaching others to operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, led her to found Arise Ministry and author her first book, Holy Spirit 101. The text is presently the only Catholic curriculum with ecclesial approval which trains the faithful to operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
An accomplished songwriter, her music as appeared alongside Hillsong & Aaron Shust in National Worship Leader Magazine’s SongDISCovery disc, the 2015 OCP hymnal "Choose Christ", DayWind Record's Vital Worship: Dance of Joy, as well as the feature film, Hoovey. Her writing has also found it's home on a number of artist projects including musicians Brian Campbell, South x North and Alison Joy Williams.
Her inspiring faith and unique story have Harris traveling around the world. She's graced the main stage of major Christian music festivals like Lifest and Exclaim! and played everywhere from LifeTeen camps to major American universities and Diocesan Youth events. She's toured with artists such as Audio Adrenaline, 1 Girl Nation, OBB and even multiple appearances with Cardinal Dolan at various March for Life events and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
She has been featured as a guest on Sirius XM, EWTN, Catholic TV, Catholic Underground, Relevant Radio, Catholic Playlist Show, interviewed alongside Matt Maher, Ike Ndolo, and Audrey Assad, and led music for retreats by New York Times Bestselling Author, Immaculee Ilibagiza.
Harris currently resides with her husband and 8 month old son in Dallas, Texas where she directs Arise Worship Ministry out of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church.
