About HCCRS

HCCRS Vision Statement

We, the HCCRS are a people of worship and praise, continually experiencing the grace of Pentecost, pledging to live transformed lives in holiness through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are called to spread the Good News and the Kingdom of God, to bridge the East and the West, and to proclaim Jesus is Lord to the Glory of God the Father.

Our Story...

→ In 1970, a group of Maryknoll sisters were baptized in the Holy Spirit starting Hawaii's first Catholic charismatic prayer meeting. From this original gathering other prayer groups were formed. In 1975, leaders from these groups were led by the Holy Spirit to meet regularly to establish good communication, to coordinate activities and to foster unity among the different groups. After several months of discussions, prayers and discerning the Lord's will, the HCCRS was organized. Today our brothers and sisters in Christ, represent various Catholic charismatic activities in Hawaii consisting of: prayer groups, communities, fellowships, clergy and ministries.

MISSION

Today we declare and reaffirm our belief that the Lord's primary purpose for us is to provide for the orderly and continued development of the Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Hawaii.

Basic Elements of Charismatic Renewal

Committing oneself to Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior;
Being baptized in the Holy Spirit;
Receiving and using charismatic gifts to the up building of one’s personal spirituality and ministry in the local church;
Developing a life of holiness in a Catholic context of faith and practice;
Growing together as brothers and sisters in communities of faith and love; and
Witnessing to others about Jesus Christ through personal testimony and works of mercy and justice.

Our Purpose

Intercede with the Lord Jesus for the Body of Christ and the charismatic renewal in particular;
Prayerfully seek the Lord’s will and direction for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Hawaii;
Support, sponsor and/or conduct appropriate activities such as retreats, workshops, liturgies and conferences for participants and leaders;
Establish and operate a virtual Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office;
Maintain close communications and cooperation with the Bishop and with the National Service Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the United States of America;
Serve as the focal point and center of communications for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Hawaii;
Foster unity and cooperation among the Catholic Charismatic groups in the Diocese; and
Foster healthy ecumenical relations with other denominational expressions of the charismatic renewal.

Who We Are

We represent various charismatic activities: prayer groups, small Christian communities, and fellowships. Together, we are the Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services. We support, sponsor and conduct retreats, workshops, liturgies and conferences.
Our members include priests, deacons, administrators, school and RE teachers, youth ministers, Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion, lectors, music ministers, ushers, altar servers, grandparents, married and single, and youth & young adults.
We pledge our obedience to the Bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu. We encourage all to participate fully in the life of the Church.

MEET OUR TEAM LEADERS

OFFICERS:

Chairperson — Jorge Samaniego Jr.
Vice Chairperson — Frank Chargualaf
Secretary — Diana Silva
Treasurer — Joanna Jacobs
Renewal Center Director — Chloe Samaniego
Diocesan Liaison — Deacon Raffy Mendoza
Liturgy Adviser — Deacon Ken Bissen Jr
Communications/YA Coordinator — Angelica Dabu

MINISTRY LEADERS:

Intercession — Brenda Viado
Prayer — Joe Pacyao
Prayer Chain — Linda Han
Word Gift — Brenda Viado
Worship — Frank Chargualaf
Liturgy — Ron Livingston