Gifts of the Holy Sprit I
This gift helps us see God’s plan in our lives and choose the right path when faced with tough decisions.
What is Counsel?
Define: Fear of the Lord
What is the gift that fills us with awe, reverence, and a desire not to offend God because we love Him?
This fruit helps us remain calm and trusting in God even when life feels stressful or chaotic.
Peace
Define: Love
This fruit leads us to care for others the way God cares for us, even when it costs us something.
This Old Testament prophet listed the seven gifts of the Spirit that the Church still teaches today.
Who is Isaiah?
(Isaiah 11:2)
This gift allows us to grasp the deeper meaning of Scripture and Church teaching, beyond just the words.
What is Understanding?
Define: Wisdom
What is the gift that helps us see things as God sees them and value what truly matters?
This fruit allows us to keep a cheerful heart rooted in God even when things don’t go our way.
What is Joy?
Define: Generosity
This fruit moves us to freely give our time, talents, and resources to help others.
This letter of St. Paul names the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, including love, joy, peace, and self-control.
What is Galatians?
(Galatians 5:22–23)
This gift gives Christians the strength to stand firm in faith even when it is difficult or unpopular.
What is Fortitude?
Define: Counsel
What is the gift that guides us to make good and holy choices, especially when we are unsure what to do?
This fruit helps us wait without anger or frustration when people or situations test us.
What is Patience?
Define: Faithfulness
This fruit helps us remain loyal to God and keep our promises, even when it’s hard.
This sacrament is especially associated with receiving the fullness of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
What is Confirmation?
This gift helps us recognize God’s presence in all of creation and see everything in light of His truth.
What is Knowledge?
Define: Knowledge
What is the gift that helps us understand the world and our lives in light of God’s truth?
This fruit leads us to treat others with care, compassion, and respect.
What is Kindness?
Define: Gentleness
This fruit helps us treat others with humility and tenderness instead of harshness.
In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles in this visible form.
What are tongues of fire?
(Acts 2:3)
This gift moves us to love and honor God as a Father and to live with joyful devotion to Him.
What is Piety?
Define: Fortitude
What is the gift that gives us courage to do what is right, even when it is difficult or scary?
This fruit helps us control our words, actions, and desires so we can choose what is right.
What is Self-control?
Define: Self-Control
Mastery over our desires so we can choose what is good.
According to the Catechism, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit help make us “docile” to this Person of the Trinity.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
(CCC 1830)