The Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) is an example of a mid-twentieth-century Christian movement of renewal. Christian renewal movements are generally popular expressions among participants who desire to see an increase in the spirituality of individuals and the church through activities like prayer, singing, the activation of spiritual gifts, and service to others (Swenson 2009a, 113–114). The CCR, in particular, was a renewal movement that was also characterized by its commitment to the Roman Catholic Church, its leadership, and its core…