The Holy Spirit Flashcards
What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom Understanding Knowledge Prudence (right judgment) Fortitude (courage) Piety (reverence or humility) Awe and wonder (fear of the lord)
What is the holy spirit?
The third person in the Trinity sometimes known as our helper, guide and animator
What is wisdom
Being wise in the ways of God rather than the ways of the world
(Seeing the world as gods creation not just the world)
What is understanding
Allows us to grasp the very essence of the truth of the Catholic faith
(We can read a bible passage and “get” what it means)
What is knowledge
That ability to judge all things according to the truth of our faith
(Seeing things the way God sees them)
What is prudence (right Judgment)
The ability to act in the right way and make correct choices according to our faith
What is fortitude (courage)
The ability to stand up for our faith and to overcome obstacles to prevent us from practicing our faith
What is piety (reverence or humility)
Confidence in God
What is awe and wonder (fear of the lord)
The awareness that allows us to freely serve God and the sincere desire not to Offend him