In the rich tradition of prayer styles within the Catholic Church, one prayer movement that emerged after the Second Vatican Council was the charismatic renewal.
Charismatic renewal in the Catholic Church began with a group of faculty and students at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 18, 1967. They met to pray that the Holy Spirit would renew in them the graces of their baptism and confirmation.
This movement soon spread to the University of Notre Dame, the University of Michigan and other campuses and cities throughout the nation. Before long, priests, religious and laity, as well as some bishops, were part of this enthusiastic way of prayer.
Charismatics emphasize prayer and a deep commitment to Jesus Christ that is demonstrated through the use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. When they gather to pray, they focus on Scripture, song, prayers of praise and petition, and testify to their faith. They recognize the many gifts of the Spirit, including prophecy, healing, and tongues, while centering on their relationship to Christ and service to one another.
- Little Black Book, Diocese of Saginaw