The Holy Spirit We Believe in the Holy Spirit…

“The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." John 3: 8

Holy Spirit: Third Person of the Trinity 1.The Holy Spirit is Divine. 2.The Holy Spirit is a Person.

Procession of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church: Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father And the Son (filioque) Eastern Orthodox Churches: Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father.

The Church … is the place where we know the Holy Spirit: - in the Scriptures he inspired; - in the Tradition, to which the Church Fathers are always timely witnesses; - in the Church's Magisterium, which he assists; - in the sacramental liturgy, through its words and symbols, in which the Holy Spirit puts us into communion with Christ; - in prayer, wherein he intercedes for us; - in the charisms and ministries by which the Church is built up; - in the signs of apostolic and missionary life; -in the witness of saints through whom he manifests his holiness and continues the work of salvation. CCC 688

Names for the Holy Spirit Spirit Holy Spirit Holy Ghost Paraclete Spirit of the Father Spirit of the Son, Spirit of Christ, Spirit of Jesus Spirit of Sonship Spouse of Mary

Signs and Symbols of the Holy Spirit Wind, Breath Water (rain, river, dew) Oil (anointing) Fire Cloud Seal (stamp, impression) Hand, finger (touch) Dove

Gifts, Fruits & Charisms Of The Holy Spirit

Distinction Between Spiritual Gifts and Charisms Spiritual Gifts  Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, fear of the Lord (Isaiah 11:1-2)  Gifts for the sanctification of the one who receives.  CCC Charisms  Knowledge: prophecy Speech: tongues, wisdom Operations: miracles (I Corinthians 12:8-10)  Gifts given for the spiritual benefit of others  CCC , 2003

Virtues, Gifts, Fruit Virtues –Intrinsic principles of activity –human reason elevated by grace –Like the oars of a ship Gifts –Dispositions to receive external impulses of the Holy Spirit –Holy Spirit perfects virtues –Like the sails of a ship Fruit –Actions flowing from gifts

Charisms the many special graces (called "charisms"), by which he makes the faithful "fit and ready to undertake various tasks and offices (CCC 798) There are furthermore special graces, also called charisms after the Greek term used by St. Paul and meaning "favor," "gratuitous gift," "benefit." Whatever their character - sometimes it is extraordinary, such as the gift of miracles or of tongues - charisms are oriented toward sanctifying grace and are intended for the common good of the Church. (CCC 2003) The Holy Spirit, while bestowing diverse ministries in Church communion, enriches it still further with particular gifts or promptings of grace, called charisms. (John Paul II Christifidelis Laici 24)

Charisms of Ministry & Service the pastoral duty of the Magisterium is aimed at seeing to it that the People of God abides in the truth that liberates. To fulfill this service, Christ endowed the Church's shepherds with the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. (CCC 890, cf. 94, 2035) The laity can also feel called, or be in fact called, to cooperate with their pastors in the service of the ecclesial community, for the sake of its growth and life. This can be done through the exercise of different kinds of ministries according to the grace and charisms which the Lord has been pleased to bestow on them. (CCC 910)

Charism of Vocation religious, by the charism of their consecrated lives… (CCC 1175) each has a particular gift (charism) from God [celibacy, marriage] one of one kind and one of another. (I Cor. 7:7) Marriage has a “sacramental and charismatic character”, those who choose marriage receive a gift, a grace, (charism) from God for living that vocation. (John Paul II, Theology of the Body, 84)

Ordinary and Extraordinary Charisms Whether extraordinary or simple and humble, charisms are graces of the Holy Spirit which directly or indirectly benefit the Church (CCC 799) Whatever their character - sometimes it is extraordinary, such as the gift of miracles or of tongues - charisms are oriented toward sanctifying grace and are intended for the common good of the Church. (CCC 2003)

Ordinary Charisms Ordinary charisms: Human talents, elevated by grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit As each one has received a gift (charism), use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace. Whoever speaks, let it be with the words of God; whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ … I Peter 4:10-11

Extraordinary Charisms An extraordinary power or word given a Christian by the Holy Spirit for the good of the church Faith... healing ….mighty deeds (miracles) …prophecy … discernment of spirits … tongues …interpretation of tongues (I Cor. 12:8-10) CCC 1508, 2003

Charismatic Movements In the communion of saints, many and varied spiritualities have been developed throughout the history of the churches. The personal charism of some witnesses to God's love for men has been handed on, like "the spirit" of Elijah to Elisha and John the Baptist, so that their followers may have a share in this spirit. A distinct spirituality can also arise at the point of convergence of liturgical and theological currents, bearing witness to the integration of the faith into a particular human environment and its history. … In their rich diversity they are refractions of the one pure light of the Holy Spirit. (CCC 2684)

Criteria For Discerning Charisms Charisms … are a wonderfully rich grace …provided they really are genuine gifts of the Holy Spirit and are used in full conformity with authentic promptings of this same Spirit, that is, in keeping with charity, the true measure of all charisms. (CCC 800) charisms are graces of the Holy Spirit which directly or indirectly benefit the Church, ordered as they are to her building up, to the good of men, and to the needs of the world (CCC 799) No charism is exempt from being referred and submitted to the Church's shepherds. "Their office [is] not indeed to extinguish the Spirit, but to test all things and hold fast to what is good," so that all the diverse and complementary charisms work together "for the common good.“ (CCC 801)

Charismatic Dimension of the Church …the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council …the Church rediscovered the charismatic dimension as one of her constitutive elements: "It is not only through the sacraments and the ministrations of the Church that the Holy Spirit makes holy the people…he also distributes special graces (charisms) among the faithful of every rank.... for the renewal and building up of the Church" …The institutional and charismatic aspects are co- essential as it were to the Church's constitution. They contribute, although differently, to the life, renewal and sanctification of God's People. John Paul II, Pentecost, May 30, 1998