School
A classmate walks up to you and begins to mock you about your faith as a Catholic and belittles it. Through the gift of ______, you can rightfully defend your faith.
What is Courage or Fortitude
A group of your friends have started to exclude another friend of yours. They start to gossip and say rude things about him/her. Through the gift of _______, you can rightfully decide between joining them and mocking him/her OR standing up for him/her.
What is Wisdom or Right Judgment
Lately, your parents are "stressed out" from work. They lash out at you for such a simple thing as forgetting to do one chore. You almost talk back out of anger, but then contemplate what they could be going through at work You refrain from rudely "talking back" and being disrespectful You do so through the gift of __________.
What is Understanding (aware of feelings and forgiveness)
All of your friends are hanging out during the time you attend Mass. The gift that helps you to decide between dismissing your faith OR to attend Mass and placing God "first") (love of God and your Faith) -
What is Wisdom (right judgment) and/or Piety (obedience/religious/respect) and/or Fear of God - reverence, do not offend or hurt God
You see a homeless person on the streets asking for "spare" change. Some gift(s) you may use to choose between stopping and helping them OR ignoring them and walking away?
What is Wisdom (right/good judgment) and/or Counsel (enlightenment)
It seems as though all of your friends have decided to watch a movie the night before your big test. A moral dilemma wages on as you decide between going out with them, figuring you know all of the material, OR hunkering down and making sure you know all of the material - the gift(s) that guides you in your decision.
What is Wisdom or Right Judgment
Your group of friends have given you the cold shoulder and have shut you out of their "circle". They no longer welcome you and will not talk to you. You feel abandoned, lonely, and lost. But you are comforted by the thought that He (God) will provide for you, especially in your time of need through the gift of ________.
What is Wisdom and/or Understanding
Your family is experiencing "tough" financial challenges. Through the gift of _________, you see through God's eyes and trust that it is part of God's good plan for your family.
What is Wisdom and/or Understanding
Your faith flows through all aspects of your life. All of the words you say, choices you make, actions you fulfill, your faith is displayed through the gift of _______.
What is Reverence/Wonder and Awe (respect for God and His Creations
Things have been tough for you lately. It just seems like you dealt with obstacle after obstacle. You are tired and want "to give up". Through the gift of ______, you know it is all according to God's will and the situation will improve and "things will get better".
What is Wisdom/Understanding
There is a new student in your class. Your friends have decided to exclude him/her due to their cultural differences. It is through the gift of ________, that you realize everyone was created in the image of God.
What is Piety/Reverence/Respect
You finished eating a snack and are unsure of what to do with the wrapper. Your friend suggests you just throw it on the ground. Through the gift of ________, you realize that you need to respect God's creations by refraining from littering.
What is Reverence (Respect for God)
Your Mom wants you to babysit your younger brother the same night your friends were planning to watch a new movie release. Through the gift of __________, you realize your parents and your brother need you this time. Besides, you have other chances to watch the movie.
What is Understanding and/or Knowledge (recognition)
To Know God's Will would be attained through these gifts:
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________
4. ___________
What is Wisdom (right judgment), Understanding, Knowledge and/or Counsel (enlightenment)
For the first time, you see your newborn baby sister. You are holding your precious sister, a "little miracle". You realize the gift of ___________.
What is Wonder & Awe (Fear of God)
You notice someone in your school being bullied. Through the gift of _________, you attempt to do something about it and to put an end to it.
What is Courage or Fortitude
For months, you and your friends have been planning to hang out. Finally, the day has come but one of your friends is unable to make it. Through the gift of _________, all of you decide to postpone it to a later date.
What is Understanding (be aware of people's feelings)
It seems as though your parents never let you go out and you will never "gain your freedom". You are "stuck at home" while the rest of your friends go out and have fun. But through the gift of _________, you see all perspectives of the situation. Especially - your parents wanting to keep you safe as well as what is best for you as well as your safety.
What is Wisdom and/or Understanding (recognition or awareness)/Knowledge (comprehension)
To do God's Will would be through these gifts:
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________
4. ___________
What is Counsel (enlightenment), Fortitude (courage), Piety (obedience), Fear of God - reverence/respect, wonder & awe
You are walking home from a basketball game. It is a beautiful sunny day (blue sky, colorful flowers, happy people). It is then that you truly realize the gift of ___________.
What is Wonder & Awe (Fear of God).
All of your friends are taking the same class and want you to join them. However, there is a different course that will help you better your growth and your future. It takes the gift of _______, to help you step out of your comfort zone.
What is Courage and/or Wisdom (good judgment)
It seems as though all of your friends always have the latest electronic devices (i.e. ipods, iphones, etc.) and you are always trying to catch up to them from the "back of the pack". However, with the gift of ________, you will know these materialistic things are not for Heaven and you will be fine without them.
What is Knowledge (recognition)
Through the gift of _______, we can determine "selfless acts", involving charity, will help us become better followers of Christ. For example, helping our parents with chores around the house may help lessen their burden and/or helping your siblings in any way you can.
What is Knowledge (comprehension/recognition) and/or Understanding (be aware of people's feelings)
With these gifts, from the Holy Spirit, Christians are given particular talents, treasures, or skills, beyond their natural abilities, to help others - 1. __________
2. __________
3. __________
What is 1. Counsel (enlightenment), 2. Knowledge (recognition/comprehension), 3. Piety (obedience)
After years of your sister fighting an illness (cancer), you received news, from your sister, that she is finally cured of cancer. Through this you truly realize the gift of __________.
What is Wonder & Awe (Fear of God)