HOLY SPIRIT Flashcards
same substance or essence
united as one . . . Divine Unity
inseparable
share the same attributes
distinct from one another
specific images of each Divine Person in the Scriptures
God: Three-in-One
made God’s presence known in the community.
The Holy Spirit
is the Advocate who empowers and inspires.
The Holy Spirit
How do we experience the Holy Spirit?
within our minds and hearts, in our loving relationships with family and friends, and in our social life in the Church and society.
Common images of the Holy Spirit:
Wind
Fire
Dove
Manifestation of the Holy Spirit can be seen through the
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Fruits of the Holy Spirit
The moral life of Christians is sustained by the ___ of the Holy Spirit. These are permanent ____& which make man docile in following the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
gifts
dispositions
Seven gifts
UNDERSTANDING
WISDOM
RIGHT JUDGMENT
KNOWLEDGE
COURAGE
REVERENCE
WONDER AND AWE
Fruits of the holy spirit
love,
joy,
peace,
patience,
kindness,
generosity,
Faithfulness,
gentleness,
Self-control…
Gifts as a tools
Think of the gifts as tools
They don’t do the job for you
They ENABLE you to do something
Enables you to grasp the meaning of the Gospel, the Word of God, and to live by it each day.
Understanding
Enables your heart to recognize God’s presence. As you listen and speak to God, make room in your heart for him. You will be eager to know God and to do what God is asking.
Wisdom
Enables you to decide how to live as a Christian should, especially at crucial or difficult moments of your life
Right judgement
Enables you to understand the meaning of your life with others in the world and to deal with questions about death, suffering and love.
Knowledge
Enables you to make difficult decisions bravely, to overcome all obstacles and, if necessary, to change the direction of your life.
Courage/fortitude
