Lesson 3

Question 1

But if by grace, it is no longer because of works; otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

Answer 1

Romans 11:6

Question 2

On Pentecost, the disciples were together when a strong wind filled the house, and tongues of fire appeared over them. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and started speaking in different languages. Jews from many countries in Jerusalem heard them speaking in their own languages and were amazed, asking how this could be since the speakers were Galileans.

Answer 2

acts 2: 1-8

Question 3

official birthday of the Church. The Church elaborates on how the Holy Spirit moved the apostles to get out of their hiding place and proclaim the Good News. The same is expected of us today as members of the Church.

Answer 3

Pentecost

Question 4

hus, it was the Holy Spirit, sent by the Father and the Risen Christ, that gave birth to the first Christian community, the apostolic Church. St. Paul describes the people of this New Covenant as “a letter of Christ, . . . . written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human heart”

Answer 4

(2 Cor 3: 3)

Question 5

This Spirit is the “Gift of God” who is Love

Answer 5

(cf. 1 Jn 4:8,16)

Question 6

e first gift which contains all the others, and which “has been poured out into our hearts”

Answer 6

(Rom 5:5; cf. CCC 733).

Question 7

Until today, the Holy Spirit continues to exercise three functions: to give life to, to unify, and to move the whole body

Answer 7

(CFC 1301).

Question 8

The Greek root from which the English word “helper” comes is a combination of two Greek terms—namely, ____ (alongside) and _____(to call). He is the One whom our Lord “calls alongside” for the purpose of giving us assistance in our Christian lives.

Answer 8

para
Kaleo

Question 9

The word grace simply means “thanks” and is sometimes translated as “free gift”

Answer 9

Rom 4:16

Question 10

esus describes God’s love as God’s grace

Answer 10

luke 15

Question 11

. The chapter opens with religious leaders complaining about Jesus’ eating with “tax collectors and sinners.” In reply, Jesus told three famous stories about God’s grace:

Answer 11

the lost sheep
lost coin
lost son

Question 12

God’s grace is found in Jesus Christ, and Christ is God’s gift of mercy and compassion, for God’s salvation is based on God’s kindness in Christ: “by God’s grace he died for everyone”

Answer 12

(Heb 2:9)

Question 13

It is no coincidence that the Bible also ends with the rich blessing, “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all

Answer 13

(Rev 22:21)

Question 14

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned in the Book of

Answer 14

Isaiah (11:2

Question 15

7 gifts

Answer 15

(wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord

Question 16

spiritual gifts empowering the members of the Church as they go about their respective ministry.

Answer 16

Charisms

Question 17

It comes from the Greek word parakletos that is formed from Greek para meaning “close to” or “beside” and kaleo meaning “to call aloud” or “invite”; it means an advocate, counselor, or helper.

Answer 17

Paraclete
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