Fruits of the Holy Spirit
How are the Fruits of the Spirit different from the Gifts of the Spirit?
Fruits are results of living with the Spirit; Gifts are given to help us grow in holiness
The Gifts of the Spirit are given especially in which sacrament?
Confirmation (though first received in Baptism).
At Pentecost, why were people amazed when the apostles spoke in different languages?
They could hear in their own languages — gift of tongues
What words does the bishop say while confirming someone?
“Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Which symbol of the Spirit reminds us of God’s power to cleanse and give new life?
Water.
Which Fruit of the Spirit helps us avoid selfishness and put others first?
Charity (love).
This gift of the Holy Spirit helps us see and follow God’s plan in our lives, guiding us to choose rightly between good and evil.
Wisdom
In the Gospels, who first recognizes Jesus as the Son of God through the Holy Spirit?
Simeon in the Temple (Luke 2).
Which part of the Mass do we call upon the Holy Spirit to change the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ?
The Epiclesis (calling down the Spirit during the Eucharistic Prayer).
Fire is a symbol of the Spirit. Name a saint whose heart burned with the fire of the Spirit.
St. Catherine of Siena or St. Francis Xavier (many possible answers).
St. Paul lists the Fruits of the Spirit in which letter of the New Testament?
Letter to the Galatians
Which Gift is sometimes called 'piety,' and what does it actually mean?
Piety means reverence and respect for God and holy things.
In Acts 8, Peter and John laid hands on believers so they could receive the Holy Spirit. Which sacrament does this foreshadow?
Confirmation
The Nicene Creed calls the Holy Spirit 'the Lord, the giver of ____.' Fill in the blank.
Life.
Wind is invisible but powerful. What does that teach us about the Spirit’s work in our lives?
The Spirit is unseen but real and powerful.
Which Fruit of the Spirit is most connected to forgiving someone who wronged you?
Kindness or forgiveness connected with Charity.
Which Gift helps us see God’s plan when life doesn’t make sense?
Understanding
At Jesus’ baptism, the Holy Spirit came down 'like' a dove. What does 'like' tell us about how the Spirit appears?
It was a visible sign, not literally a dove — the Spirit is beyond human form.
The Pope and bishops are guided by the Holy Spirit together. What is this teaching authority called?
The Magisterium
In Confirmation, the Holy Spirit is sealed with Chrism oil. What does this 'seal' mean?
The seal means belonging permanently to Christ, marked forever.
Why are the Fruits called 'fruits'? (What do they show about a person’s life with God?)
They show the visible results of God’s life in us, like fruit growing on a tree.
Which Old Testament prophet spoke about the Spirit resting on the Messiah with wisdom?
The prophet Isaiah.
Which New Testament letter calls the Holy Spirit the 'Giver of Life' and the one who helps us pray when we don’t know what to say?
Letter to the Romans, chapter 8.
Why does the Church say the Holy Spirit is the 'soul' of the Church?
Because the Spirit gives life, unity, and direction to the Church.
Why does the Holy Spirit appear in many different symbols, not just one?
Because no single image can fully describe God’s power and presence.