unit 2 test Flashcards
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord
7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Meaning: Helps us make choices and lead lives according to God’s will
Examples: To understand that true happiness comes from God alone
Wisdom
Meaning: Helps us to know and comprehend the
mysteries of our Faith and its teachings more clearly.
Example: Christ opened the minds of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus so they could understand the Old Testament prophecies that referred to Christ.
Understanding
Meaning: Like Wisdom; helps us to live that gift in very
practical situations.
Example: Deciding not to use your phone apps to cheat in
school.
Counsel
Meaning: Helps us to overcome fear, anxiety, or
timidness, to do what we know is right.
Example: Standing up for a politically unpopular position when you know it’s morally right.
Fortitude (Courage)
Meaning: Helps us have a comprehensive knowledge of
spiritual issues because we put God first.
Example: Seeing God behind the beauty and order of
nature, and so living an environmentally responsible life.
Knowledge
Meaning: Aware of God as our source of life and love,
and others as equally loved by God, this helps us have a
deep, loving relationship with God and others.
Example: To treat all people with the devotion of a
sister/brother/sibling.
Piety (Reverence)
Meaning: Helps us be aware of God as awesome and
wonderful, and act out of that awareness.
Example: Praying with reverence and humility in God’s
presence.
Fear of the Lord
(Wonder and Awe)