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• "Holy Spirit" is the proper name of the one whom we adore and glorify with the Father and the Son
• The Church has received the name "Holy Spirit" from the Lord and professes it in the Baptism of her new children
• The term "spirit" translates from the Hebrew word ruah, which means breath, wind and air
• The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity
• Christ often spoke of the Holy Spirit (Mat 28:19)
• On certain occasions, the Holy Spirit appeared in vol form:

  • When Christ was baptized by John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit appeared in the form of a dove
  • On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended with a mighty rushing wind and rested over the Apostles in the form of tongues of fire (Acts 2:1-4)
• Dove symbolizes gentleness that works in our souls
• Rush of wind represents the strengthening of the will
• Fire represents zeal, fervor, and illumination of the mind
• After Baptism, we have the Holy Spirit in our hearts as long as we have no mortal sin on our souls, known as the gift of "Sanctifying Grace"
• On Pentecost, ten days after the Ascension, the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles and disciples
• The Holy Spirit will dwell in the Church until the end of time
• Sanctifying grace is an habitual gift that perfects the soul to live with God and act by His love
• There are two kinds of grace: Sanctifying grace and actual grace
• The chief effects of Sanctifying grace are:

  • Makes us holy and pleasing to God
  • Makes us adopted children of God
  • Makes us Temples of the Holy Spirit
  • Gives us the right to Heaven
• Actual grace is the supernatural assistance of God for salutary acts granted in consideration of the merits of Christ
• Actual grace is obtained by good works and through means offered by the Church, such as attending Mass, receiving sacraments, and reading good books
• The Theological Virtues are faith, hope, and charity
• Supernatural virtues include the three theological virtues and the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
• All other moral virtues spring from the cardinal virtues
• The 7 Sacraments are:

  • Baptism
  • Confession
  • Holy Eucharist
  • Confirmation
  • Marriage
  • Holy Orders
  • Anointing of the Sick
• The 12 Fruits include:

  • Modesty
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Chastity
  • Gentleness
  • Goodness
  • Faithfulness
  • Self-control
  • Charity
  • Joy
  • Generosity
• The 7 Gifts are:

  • Wisdom
  • Knowledge
  • Understanding
  • Counsel
  • Attitude
  • Piety
  • Fear of God