1. The Holy Spirit

2. Acts 2

3. Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit did not just appear at Pentecost! As God, He always existed!
The Holy Spirit is truly a person– not just a magical force.
(Not a “what,” but a WHO, not an “it,” but a HE)
He is the life-giving breath of God- in Hebrew ruah
He is God’s greatest gift to us: the gift of Himself dwelling within us!

4. "No one can say 'Jesus is Lord' except by the Holy Spirit.”
Why do we need the Holy Spirit?
"No one can say 'Jesus is Lord' except by the Holy Spirit.”
This knowledge of faith is possible only in the Holy Spirit: to be in touch with Christ, we must first have been touched by the Holy Spirit. He comes to meet us and kindles faith in us.

5. What does the Holy Spirit do?
Safeguards the church from error in matters of faith and morals
Strengthens and matures the gifts we received at Baptism
Acts as our Advocate and our Defender guiding and protecting us
Gives us the light to discover the Truth
Helps us in prayer
Helps us speak God’s word with boldness

6. What else does the Holy Spirit do?
Comforts and consoles us
Empowers us to overcome sin
Energizes people (Mary at the Annunciation, Jesus at his Baptism, the disciples at Pentecost, You doing what you know is right)
Builds up the Body of Christ, the Church, and makes it holy
THE SPIRIT IS THE POWER OF GOD (GOD HIMSELF) AT WORK IN US!

7. Titles of the Holy Spirit
Paraclete
Consoler
When he proclaims and promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, Jesus calls him the "Paraclete," literally, "he who is called to one's side," ad_vocatus. "Paraclete" is commonly translated as "consoler," and Jesus is the first consoler.
The Lord also called the Holy Spirit "the Spirit of truth.“ Besides the proper name of "Holy Spirit," which is most frequently used in the Acts of the Apostles and in the Epistles, we also find in St. Paul the titles: the Spirit of the promise, the Spirit of adoption, the Spirit of Christ, the Spirit of the Lord, and the Spirit of God - and, in St. Peter, the Spirit of glory.

8. Fire Symbols of the Holy Spirit
Fire symbolizes the transforming energy of the Holy
Spirit's actions
Symbols of the Holy Spirit
The prayer of the prophet Elijah, who "arose like fire" and whose "word burned like a torch," brought down fire from heaven on the sacrifice on Mount Carmel.

9. Moses and the Burning Bush

10. Christian iconography traditionally uses a dove to suggest the Spirit
Noah
Christ’s Baptism

11. Anointing The symbolism of anointing with oil also signifies the
Holy Spirit, to the point of becoming a synonym for the Holy Spirit.
In Christian initiation, anointing is the sacramental sign of Confirmation

12. Water The symbolism of water signifies the Holy Spirit's action
in Baptism, since after the invocation of the Holy Spirit
it becomes the
efficacious sacramental sign of new birth.

13. The Holy Spirit guided the Israelites to freedom
Cloud and Light
The Holy Spirit guided the Israelites to freedom

14. The Finger God wrote the Ten Commandments Himself!
They were inscribed with the finger of God…a nice personal touch!

15. What the Holy Spirit gives us…
1. “Gifts”
2. “Fruits”
3. Charisms

16. The GIFTS of the Holy Spirit
WISDOM- helps us to see clearly; helps us to see ourselves & others as God sees us
KNOWLEDGE- ability to see how God is in our life and world
PIETY- reverence for the Lord and respect for others

17. FORTITUTDE- (courage) helps us give witness to our faith and stand up for what we know is right; helps us act on our beliefs and persevere in faith. the strength to do the right thing
UNDERSTANDING-helps us grasp the truth and see the world from God’s perspective; leads us to reconciliation and peace in times of conflict

18. COUNSEL (right judgment)- helps us act in morally good ways; often involves asking others for help and offering good advice to others
WONDER & AWE (fear of the Lord)- helps us remain open to the loving presence of God; helps us appreciate the mystery of the Trinity

19. FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
The fruits of the Spirit result from the Holy Spirit living in us over time.
They are:
Patience
Kindness
Gentleness
Joy
Peace
Love
Faithfulness
Generosity
Self-control

20. What are charisms?
Charisms are special gifts that build up the Church, the Body of Christ.
They are given for the benefit of the Church community not for the individual.
Paul lists them in his first letter to the Corinthians. They are…

21. Charisms Wisdom Knowledge Faith Healing Miracle-Working Prophecy
Discernment
Speaking in tongues
Interpreting tongues

22. The Holy Spirit in Your Life
In what ways is the Holy Spirit present in you and with you?
What is the Spirit calling you to do?
What aspects of nature help you glimpse the Spirit?
How have you experienced the presence of the Spirit during hard times and suffering?
How do you experience the work of the Spirit in your faith community (or your school community)?

23. Prayer Reflection Holy Spirit of God
Grant us the wisdom to see what is truth.
Help us grow in understanding you, our Creator.
Help us grow in knowledge of all your creation.
Give us good counsel to know what is right.
Grant us piety to adore you.
Grant us fear of the Lord to respect ourselves.

24. The Holy Spirit