Holy Spirit Flashcards
Jesus remains present to us through its power
Holy Spirit
Also the Lord God
The Spirit
The primary mission of the Spirit
to adopt us into the divine family and to unite us to Christ
The Holy Spirit as someone who keeps us united to christ
Interior Teacher
Holy Spirit
The Paraclete
7 Symbols of the Holy Spirit
Fire Tongues of Fire Dove Water Finger of God Hand Anointing with Oil
symbolizes divine holiness, purification, punishment, transformation, and light
Fire
symbolizes truth, healing, forgiveness, understanding
Tongues of fire
symbolizes life, purification, descent of the holy spirit, gentleness, virtue, peace
Dove
symbolize death and life, initiation into the Church, and gift of the holy spirit
Water
symbolizes the divine Law
Finger of God
symbolizes healing, giving of the holy spirit
Hand
the anointed one
Christ
symbolizes the anointing with the Holy Spirit, sacramental seal, and an indelible character
Anointing with Oil
5 Works of the Holy Spirit
- Great life giver
- God’s grace to us
- Adopts us into the divine family
- Forms the Church
- Showers gifts to Christians
the body of Christ and temple of the Holy Spirit
The Church
7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom Knowledge Understanding Piety Fortitude Fear of the Lord Counsel
Gift to value the things of God
Wisdom
Gift to grasp faith’s mysteries
Understanding
Gift to make wise decisions
Counsel
To strengthen your will
Fortitude
To enlighten your mind
Knowledge
Gift to love and serve God
Piety
Gift to respect God’s majesty
Fear of the Lord
9 Fruits of the Holy Spirit
- Love
- Joy
- Peace
- Patience
- Kindness
- Goodness
- Faithfulness
- Gentleness
- Self-Control
Gifts that make us holy
7 gifts
Greatest gift of all
Love
St. Paul’s definition of Love
1 Cor 13:4-7
Professes that our minds, hearts, and entire beings, are under the power of the holy Redeemer
large sign of the cross
petitions the Triune God to bless our thoughts, words, and desires
small sign of the cross
creations and its continual existence
Father
salvation
Son
sanctification
Holy Spirit