Spanish

Abstract

The article examines, from a sociological perspective, the practices and beliefs of the charismatic believer belonging to Catholic Charismatic Renewal. First, a sociological and anthropological theorical review of this religious system is undertaken, which makes it possible to appreciate the peculiarities of the adaptation processes of these pentecostal beliefs and practices within a specific segment of Catholicism and to frame its impact on the processes of habituation and establishment of charismatic lifestyle within Catholicism. Methodologically, it is based on documentary research, interviews with charismatic leaders and believers, and participant observation in charismatic communities located in Cali, Bogota and Boyaca. Thus, an evolution of this system of beliefs and practices is recognized, which reveals a progressive establishment of a lifestyle of the charismatic believer within the ecclesiastic institution in, at least, two ways: first, a familiar style in communities that are different because of their charismatic specialization within Catholic Church and whose evolution led to the establishment of religions organizations within the institution; second, a progressive inclusion of charismatic beliefs and practices within catholic liturgy in Colombian parishes.