The Holy Spirit & Pentecost
The Holy Spirit “will teach you everything”, says Jesus. Even so, many of us underestimate the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This week we will be thinking about the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church at the first Pentecost.
The Holy Spirit
“Our understanding is limited; thus the Holy Spirit’s mission is to introduce the Church, in an ever new way from generation to generation,
into the greatness of Christ’s mystery.”
[ Pope Benedict XVI ]
In this session we look at the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Metaphors for the Holy Spirit
- Fire
- Water
- Breath
- Wind
- Advocate
- Comforter
Think about how these metaphors are used in ordinary life, and then about how they help us to understand the Holy Spirit.
The Seven Gifts
- Courage
- Wisdom
- Knowledge
- Understanding
- Right Judgment
- Piety
- Wonder and Awe
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-control, Chastity.
Think about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
- Can you see any of these things in your life already?
- Can you see any of the Gifts or Fruits in the lives of the Christians you know?
- What is the main difference between the Gifts and the Fruits?
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