Gifts
The gift of great awe and reverence for OUR LORD which keeps us from offending Him through sin
FEAR OF THE LORD
A sign of the HOLY SPIRIT'S presence we cannot see but we can feel its power
WIND
There are these many GIFTS of the HOLY SPIRIT
7 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
MATTHEW 3: 16-17
After Jesus was baptized this person descended upon him saying “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The gift which gives us an INSIGHT into & KNOW more clearly the mysteries of the faith so that we may live by them
UNDERSTANDING
A sign of peace, purity, and love where the HOLY SPIRIT brings peace to our hearts
DOVE
PENTECOST is celebrated this many days after EASTER
50 DAYS
ACTS 2: 14
This Apostle preached to the crowd telling them to be baptized and believe in JESUS
PETER
The gift which gives us Christ-like COURAGE to love GOD in the face of all obstacles & overcome difficulties with faith
FORTITUDE
A sign of the HOLY SPIRIT'S power that gives us courage and helps us share God's love
FIRE
ACTS 2: 38-41
About how many were baptized on PENTECOST after PETER addressed the crowd
3000
ACTS 2: 1-2
This festivity commemorates the descent of the HOLY SPIRIT upon the Apostles of Jesus, Mary, and other followers of Christ, while they were in Jerusalem marking the "Birthday of the Church"
PENTECOST
The gift through which we receive the LIGHT of the HOLY SPIRIT to GUIDE us in practical matters & help us discern from right and wrong
COUNSEL
Used during the CONFIRMATION rite anointing the candidate and sealed with the HOLY SPIRIT
HOLY OIL/SACRED CHRISM
During the Chrism Mass celebrated on Holy Thursday the oils are brought forward in procession and the rite of blessing the oils is performed after the Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful)
How many are blessed?
3 OILS
Oil of the Sick
Sacred Chrism
Oil of the Catechumens
MATTHEW 3: 1-2
They were baptized by him in the Jordan River including Jesus
JOHN the BAPTIST
The gift that helps us to see the world through GOD'S point of view and judge correctly concerning the things of the LORD
WISDOM
The 3 rites/symbols can we expect to see during the CONFIRMATION ceremony
The Laying On of Hands - The bishop places his hands on the head of the candidates and prays for the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Anointing w/ Chrism - The anointing of the candidate at Confirmation and sealed with the Holy Spirit
The Sign of Peace
Oil of the Sick/Sacred Chrism/Oil of the Catechumens
When are these oils used?
OIL of the SICK - Anointing of the Sick
SACRED CHRISM - Used in rites such as Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders, symbolizing the impartation of the Holy Spirit
OIL of the CATECHUMENS - During the anointing, a prayer is recited to cleanse from demonic influence, shield against temptation, and impart the faith needed to follow Christ's path
ISAIAH 11: 1-2
The 7 GIFTS of the HOLY SPIRIT
PIETY-COUNSEL-FORTITUDE-WISDOM-UNDERSTANDING-KNOWLEDGE-FEAR OF THE LORD