November 12 2020 1 Opening Prayer O Holy Spirit descend plentifully into my heart Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerfulness St Augustine I believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord the Giver of Life who proceeds from the Father and the Son ID: 1020760
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1. The Holy SpiritSt. Peter Catholic Church RCIANovember 12, 20201
2. Opening PrayerO Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling, and scatter there Thy cheerfulness.St. Augustine
3. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
4. AgendaWho is the Holy Spirit?The Holy Spirit in the Old TestamentThe Holy Spirit in the New TestamentThe Holy Spirit Acts in Our Lives (Sanctifier)4
5. The Blessed Trinity5
6. Who is the Holy SpiritThe Third Person of the Blessed TrinityThe creative Breath of GodThe Love that breathes between the Father and the Son and between the Son and the Father (proceeds from the Father and the Son)Dwells in the Church to guide her in all truth “And the gates of hell shall not prevail against her”
7. The Holy Spirit in the Old TestamentRoles of the Holy SpiritCreationAuthority and PowerThe ProphetsGiver of Wisdom, Guidance and Truth
8. The Holy Spirit in the New TestamentJesus and the Holy SpiritPentecostThe Sacraments
9. Jesus and the Holy SpiritThe AnnunciationJesus’ BaptismThe Temptations in the WildernessTransfigurationJesus’ MinistryJesus Promises to Send the Paraclete9
10. PentecostAfter Jesus’ ascension to heaven the Holy Spirit is sent to guide usDisciples are in the Upper Room togetherOn Pentecost, the promised Holy Spirit inspired and empowered the apostles for their ministryWind and fire 10
11. Work Work Work
12. The SacramentsA “sacrament” is an outward sign, instituted by Christ, that gives grace. (CCC 1113 – 1134)There are seven: Baptism, Penance, Holy Communion (Eucharist), Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, Anointing of the SickAll the sacraments confer grace. The Holy Spirit comes to bring that grace, and stays where he is welcome.12
13. Baptism “…the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit” Titus 3: 1-7We are cleansed of Original Sin and infused with the Theological VirtuesFaithHopeCharity13
14. ConfirmationThe sacrament in which a person receives an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. A sacrament of the Pentecost.We receive the gifts of the Holy SpiritWe are able to let the Spirit work through us with the Fruits of the Holy Spirit14
15. The Gifts of the Holy SpiritPiety (reverence) – teaches us devotion to God and gives us the desire to pray and worshipUnderstanding – penetrating insight into the very heart of things, especially the truths of our faithFortitude (courage) – helps to do what’s right even if difficult, and helps us endure all thingsFear of the Lord (wonder and awe) – teaches us humility and charity as we grow in appreciation of the majesty of God
16. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit, cont.Wisdom– enables us to know the purpose and plan of God, perfects the use of judgement, helps us to recognize the Holy SpiritCounsel (right judgement) – a special gift which helps us judge good from evil and makes us aware of the guidance of the Holy SpiritKnowledge – gives us the ability to understand the word of God and to judge things by the truths of the Catholic faith.
17. The Fruits of the Holy Spirit
18. The Cardinal VirtuesPrudenceJusticeFortitudeTemperance
19. The Gifts, the Fruits and the Virtues
20. The Holy Spirit Acts in the WorldThe Holy Spirit is the Giver of Wisdom, Guidance and TruthDwells in the Church to guide her in all truth “And the gates of hell shall not prevail against her”.20
21. Bibliography - For Further ReadingPacwa, Fr. Mitch, S.J.,The Holy Spirit: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics, Our Sunday Visitor, 2015.Sheed, Frank, A Map of Life: A Simple Study of the Catholic Faith, Ignatius Press, 1933Ripley, Canon Francis, This is the Faith: A Complete Explanation of the Catholic Faith, Tan Books, 2002Stinissen, Fr. Wilfrid, O.C.D., The Holy Spirit, Fire of Divine Love, Ignatius Press, 1989.21