1. The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

2. Daily Objective: Students will learn about the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

3. I Can Statement: I can name the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

4. “And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.”
Isaiah 11:2

5. Wisdom
Wisdom helps us recognize the importance of others and the importance of keeping God central in our lives.
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6. The S
Rembrant, The Return of the Prodgial Son, , oil on canvas, Hermitage Museum

7. Understanding
Understanding is the ability to comprehend God’s message.
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8. Bellini, Giovanni. St. Francis in the Desert
Bellini, Giovanni. St. Francis in the Desert. 1480, oil on panel, Frick Collection

9. Knowledge
Knowledge is the ability to think about and explore God’s revelation, and also to recognize there are mysteries of faith beyond us.
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10. Starry Van Gogh, Vincent. Starry Night. 1889, oil on canvas, MOMA

11. Counsel
Counsel is the ability to see the best way to follow God’s plan when we have choices that relate to him.
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12. Caravaggio, The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1603, oil on panel, Uffizi Galleria, Florence, Italy.

13. Fortitude Fortitude is the courage to do what one knows it right.
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14. Rembrant, The Good Samaritan, 1653, oil on panel, Wallace Center, London

15. Piety Piety helps us pray to God in true devotion.
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17. Fear of the Lord
Fear of the Lord is the feeling of amazment before God, who is all-present, and whose friendship we do not want to lose.
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18. Cole, Thomas. The Course of Empire: Desolation, 1836, oil on canvas
Cole, Thomas. The Course of Empire: Desolation, 1836, oil on canvas. New York Historical Society.

20. Independent Response: Choose one of the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord and write about it. Make sure to include how you feel receiving the particualr gift during Confirmation will help you.