Spirit Life 25: Exploring Life in the Spirit
If you are curious about the purpose of life… If you have ever hungered for a deeper connection with God, Spirit Life 25, might just be the right next step for you.
Spring 2025, courses are launching across cities, towns, and villages in Ireland, inviting people from all walks of life to explore life in the Spirit.
Explore Spirit Life 25 Courses
Whether you're new to the faith or seeking a deeper connection with God, Spirit Life 25 offers a variety of courses designed to meet you where you are.
Antrim
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Come and encounter Jesus alive!
We know ABOUT Jesus, but come walk with us to ENCOUNTER Him personally, overflowing with love for you - the One who saves, refreshes and restores. Jesus is the source of our hope.
The Philip Experience is a journey through the truth of the Good News. Over a series of six Tuesday evenings, we will journey together through Scripture, prayer and testimony to experience the new life that Jesus promises us through the gift of His Spirit!
The Philip Experience is happening over six Tuesday evenings in the St Anne’s Parish Centre, Kingsway, BT10 0NE
Contact Br Esteban thebraid@koinoia.ie
+44 771 962 3278
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Are you searching for something more in life? Do you need prayer for a particular situation or difficulty?
You’re warmly invited to these special gatherings of praise, testimony, sharing of God’s Word, and a fresh experience of the Risen Jesus! Each gathering includes a moment for calling on the Holy Spirit for healing and renewal.
Come and enjoy a new experience of faith and community, and return home refreshed and filled with the Spirit of God (children’s ministry is provided).
The JESUS IS ALIVE GATHERING is organised by Koinonia John the Baptist Community — at Oasis of the Braid, 189 Carnlough Road, BT437JW at 6pm on the 2nd Feb & 2nd March
Contact Br Esteban +44771 962 3278
thebraid@koinonia.ie
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Are you aged 11-18?
Come and join us for a weekend of fun, faith and friendship as we walk in the footsteps of Patrick.
The kerygmatic weekend will journey with Jesus as Patrick did, experiencing God’s love in Jesus and praying for his Holy Spirit to walk with us and in us as young pilgrims of hope.
On Saturday we’ll gather at the foot of Slemish Mountain where Patrick came to a personal relationship with a God of Love in Jesus. After some craic and activities, we’ll walk together on pilgrimage to the top of Slemish.
On Sunday, we’ll journey to Downpatrick, and climb the Hill of Saul together as pilgrims of hope!
You’re welcome to join us for one day, or both days. There is also the option to stay overnight on Saturday. It will be a real weekend to remember!
The weekend will be facilitated by Koinonia Youth, and delivered according to the safeguarding guidelines of the Diocese of Down and Connor.
THE YOUNG PILGRIMS OF HOPE weekend will happen on 15 & 16th March.
Contact Brother Darren for details darren@koinonia.ie +447752 154 369
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Alpha is a 10-week series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha provides a safe space to discuss life, meaning and faith in a friendly and informal environment.
The Alpha Course will be run by the St Bridget’s Parish Team at the centre 40 Derryvolgie Ave, Belfast BT9 6FP
Contact Des 07779 717 001 desmondick@gmail.com
Donegal
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The Carlos Acutis Youth Group are hosting a Life in the Spirit Seminars at the Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Letterkenny, Donegal
Contact Keith Kelly 087 7851 282 — youthministry@raphoediocese.ie
Down
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Would you like to be able to speak with confidence to others about your faith?
Sharing Christ is a a seven week mission that will train parishioners in our Community of Parishes to share Jesus Christ with others and invite them to be part of the Church.
The mission will run six Tuesday nights in Lent starting at 7.15pm on March 4 with a retreat day on Sat April 12.
To register or for further information call Mary on 028 4461 2084
Dublin
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The Living Words programme (Come & See) is a dynamic reflective and inspiring series of six presentations to help people explore the Christian Faith in these changing times.
see more information at www.parishcellsireland.ie
Contact Eugene Smith 085 733 0191
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Come and See is a dynamic and inspiring series of six presentation evenings to help people explore and learn more about their Christian faith. Each presentation deals with a specific Christian theme which in turn facilitates sharing and discussion. The programme is run in an open, friendly environment and is designed to engage people from all walks of life.
Come & See begins at 7.00pm on 3rd March at the Holy Rosary Church Tallaght and runs for 6 consecutive Mondays
Contact Eugene Smith - 085 733 0191 - eugenesmithireland@gmail.com
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Youth Alpha is a 10-week series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha provides a safe space to discuss life, meaning and faith in a friendly and informal environment.
The Youth Alpha Course will run at the Johnstown Parish Centre, Killiney beginning at 8.00pm
Contact Paddy Monaghan - Mob 0872382941 - monaghanpaddy@gmail.com
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The Life in Spirit Seminars will be run by the Sruleen Prayer Group at the Sruleen Parish Centre in Clondalkin. The Seminars are pursposing to light a fresh fire in the parish
Contact Aileen Hudson 086 0860188 aileenspirit@gmail.com
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The Life in Spirit Seminars will be by a team of people representing six parishes: Johnstown — Sallynoggin — Cabinteely — Shankill —Loughlinstown—Ballybrack. It will begin on Friday 28th of Feb in the Johnstown Parrish Hall at 7.30pm.
For more info contact Paddy Monaghan Contact Paddy Monaghan - Mob 0872382941 - monaghanpaddy@gmail.com
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The Life in the Spirit Seminars are designed as an introduction to a life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit. They provide an opportunity to find out more about that life, and to be helped in taking the first steps of a new relationship with the Lord.
The Seminars begin on April 23rd and run for 7 consecutive Wednesdays at the Avila Centre in Donnybrook.
Contact Ann McDermot annmcd2017@gmail.com
For those who are not Christians at all, they can serve as an introduction to Christianity and a time to make a first commitment to Jesus Christ. For those who are already Christians, they offer help in finding a fuller release of the Holy Spirit to live a deeper Christian life.
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Are you thirsty for more? All are welcome to attend our 7 week "Life in the Spirit" Seminar. Come and encounter God's love in a new way, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Each evening will start with a few praise Songs, followed by a short talk, discussion and end with a cup of tea.
The Seminars will be held at St Paul’s Church Ayrfield, Dublin 5 beginning at 7.30pm on Thursday 27th of February.
Please register with Teresa to attend, 087 206 9249
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Looking to recharge your soul and have a blast? Rendezvous is Concert - Theatre - Testimony & Adoration.
Its happening 2.30 - 6.30 Feb 1st, St Agnes Parish Hall, Crumlin, Dublin
Contact Jesvin 089 4797690 Jenitta 089 202 8994
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Jesus told his disciples to wait for the power of the Holy Spirit to strengthen them. Are you hungry to receive this promised Holy Spirit? All are welcome to attend a 6-week Life in the Spirit seminar course hosted by the Bread of Life Prayer Group.
It begins on the 4th March at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Hall Bachelors Walk, Dublin central.
Please register to attend by phone or Email — Contact Adrienne 01-872 4597 charismaticnewsbotl@gmail.com
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The Ruah Team are hosting a half day of Training, for Small Group Leaders/ Helpers, for the Life in the Spirit Seminar.
The Venue is St Anne's Community Centre, Portmarnock. It will be held on Sat 15 Feb 2025, from 2pm to 4pm.
Free in, there's plenty of parking and all are welcome.
To register (no charge) please contact Teresa 087 206 9249🙏
Cork
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Alpha is an interactive series exploring the basics of the Christian faith, where you get to connect with other people and ask all the questions you ever wanted to ask. What’s on your mind? #TRY ALPHA
Alpha is being hosted by the Cork Cathedral Family of Parishes and will be held at the Visitors Centre, North Cathedral, Cork beginning at 7.30pm on Wed 22nd January.
Contact Therese Cronin 087 221 2551 theresacurrancronin@gmail.com
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On Fire with Hope: Allow the Spirit to set your story on fire as testimony to hope. Friday 4- Sunday 6 April in Cork city (venue to be confirmed). Delivered by Koinonia John the Baptist in collaboration with the Alpha team in Cork. For more information contact Sr Christine at christine@koinonia.ie.
Kildare
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This Six Week Lenten Program is an ideal way for anyone who feels there must be more to the Christian life than they presently experince.
Contact the Parish for more information.
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What is Faith Alive in the Home?
In essence it is a very simple concept to resource and support parents to have faith conversations with their 10-14 year olds in a Home/Family context over eight week using a high quality and engaging contemporary Faith film series called Nua Origins Film series.
For more information contact Jim Donnan. Mob 0876859945
Email: jim.donnan54@gmail.com
Meath
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The Life in the Spirit Seminars help participants to hear anew the heart of the Gospel message and expereince the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. This course is for anyone who feels there must be more to the Christian life than they presently experince.
The seminars are being hosted by the Corpus Christi Prayer Group. The Seminars will be held in the St Anne’s Resource Centre, St Mary’s Parish, Navan and begina at 7pm on Sunday 2nd of Feb and run for 6 consecutive Sunday evenings
Contact Pat Seery - 086 2093788
Register lisnavan25@gmail.com
Monaghan
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The Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group are celebrating 50 Years with the themes… Rejoicing in Hope, Patience in Tribulation, Persistence in Prayer.
The celebrations begin on Friday 7th of Feb and run through to the Sunday
Contact Rosaleen Gorman rsgorman@yahoo.com
Tipperary
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Maria carries a message of faith, hope, salvation and healing through Jesus Christ. Come and experience Jubilee Blessings of Joy, Healings, Miracles, Conversions, Restorations and HOPE through the powerful charismatic gifts of the Church with Prayer, Praise, Worship, Teaching.
The day will begin at 10am at the Scout Hall, Ash Road, Nenagh. It is being run by the Nenagh Holy Spirit Group in conjunction with Nenagh Parish
Contact Nenagh Parish Office 067 312 72 nenaghparishoffice@gmail.com
Waterford
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The course begins on Mon 17th Feb at 7.30pm — 9.00pm (tea from 7.15pm) at the Glor na Mara School Tramore
Contact Emily O’Shea emilybelieves@gmail.com
Westmeath
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A seven week course called Christlife will be run by the Ceili Community at their centre in Kilbeggan.
The course begins on 4th of February and will take place each week in the run into Easter.
Contact Albert Galea galea.albert@gmail.com
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The Life in the Spirit Seminars help participants to hear anew the heart of the Gospel message and experience the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. This course is for anyone who feels there must be more to the Christian life than they presently experince.
The Seminars will be held at the Milltown Community Centre beginning at 8pm on Monday 28th April an will run for 7 consecutive Monday evenings.
For further details contact 087 965 5599 or 087 123 1642
Wicklow
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The Life in the Spirit Seminars help participants to hear anew the heart of the Gospel message and experience the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Testimonies: Kate healed from Crohns disease after 26 yrs. — Robert, paralysed and on life support for 3 mths totally healed. — Abby, young girl with Anorexia, totally healed. — Aishling, with depression and alcoholism, totally healed. — Eugene, 10 yrs chronic pain, ‘Holy Spirit asked me to forgive’, totally healed.
The Seminars will be held at the RDA Hall A67 X668 beginning at 7.30pm on Tuesday 15th April and will run for 7 consecutive Tuesday evenings.
For further details contact Jack 086 246 4181
All Ireland
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The Life in the Spirit Seminars help participants to hear anew the heart of the Gospel message and expereince the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. This course is for anyone who feels there must be more to the Christian life than they presently experince.
The seminars will be hosted online by Fire in the South Prayer Group
Zoom ID: 86141473152 Password: fire
More details available at @fireinthesouth (instagram)
Contact Emily emilybelieves@gmail.com
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The Life in the Spirit Seminars help participants to hear anew the heart of the Gospel message and expereince the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. This course is for anyone who feels there must be more to the Christian life than they presently experince.
The seminars will be hosted online by the New Springtime Community in the run up to Pentecost
Contact Fr Pat Collins — patcollinscm22@gmail.com
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Discover the ancient Festal Shout: a biblical act of worship, victory, and celebration. Learn about, it’s role in Israel’s victories, it’s significance in Jesus ministy and the power of collective praise.
For more go to www.newspringtime.ie
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Praise, worship, prayer for impartation of Holy Spirit and healing.
John McCormack Hall, Technical University of the Shannon, Dublin Road, Athlone N37 HD68
10.00am Sat 17th May 2025
Speakers/Testimonies: To be confirmed
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Enquiries: Linda 087 2206952 Marie 0868973292 Martin 0862412548
Each course is a journey into understanding the Holy Spirit’s role in your life and the Church. Courses are led by local teams and tailored to the unique needs of their communities.
A Year of Renewal: Jubilee 2025
The year 2025 has been designated as a Jubilee Year by the Catholic Church, and Spirit Life 25 is proud to be part of this celebration. In this special year, we invite you to encounter renewal in your faith through Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Join us in this mission of renewal as we reach out to communities across Ireland.
About Charis
Spirit Life 25 is organized by Charis, an initiative of the Holy See, led by the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life. Pope Francis has called Charis to share the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with the whole Church, to work for Christian unity, and to serve the poor. This mission guides our outreach as we bring Spirit Life 25 to communities across Ireland.
Want to get involved?
Are you part of a Catholic charismatic prayer group, community, or ministry? Consider organizing a Spirit Life 25 course in your area!
Each group is encouraged to create a course that meets local needs, with responsibility for venue, speakers, and promotion. We provide resources and support to help you succeed.
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If you’d like more information or have questions about Spirit Life 25, feel free to reach out. We’d love to hear from you!
