Congratulations on your decision to continue on the journey of discipleship that all Christians are required to take. Though the journey is an arduous and challenging one, it is also extremely fulfilling, and all those who take it are blessed. Before we go further, however, it might be a good idea to take our bearings to see how much progress we have made thus far.

This Spiritual Growth Assessment, which examines four key elements of our growth — our prayer life, our knowledge of Scripture and Tradition, our missionary zeal and our generosity of spirit and heart — will help us determine where we stand now. Follow these simple steps to complete the process:

• Complete the Spiritual Growth Assessment. The assessment helps you think carefully about your spiritual development related to four specific spiritual disciplines: prayer, study, outreach (evangelization) and giving.
• Draw and evaluate your Discipleship Wheel.
• Begin working on a Spiritual Growth Plan. The Spiritual Growth Worksheet will help you keep track of your progress on a weekly basis.