United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

108 • Part I. The Creed: The Faith Professed

GIFTS AND FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Gifts of the Holy Spirit : Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel [Right Judgment*], Fortitude [Courage], Knowledge, Piety [Reverence], and Fear of the Lord [Wonder and Awe in God’s Presence]. (cf. Is 11:1-2) Fruits of the Holy Spirit : Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self control, Chastity. (cf. Gal 5:22-23)

*Bracketed names are alternate names for the gifts as used in the Confirmation Rite.

Pentecost Sunday as we hear of the Apostles and disciples gathered in the Upper Room and receiving the Holy Spirit.

FOR DISCUSSION 1. When in your life would you say you experienced God’s presence? What were the occasions and the value of these experiences? 2. The Holy Spirit is the Sanctifier who calls us to holiness. When you hear about being called to be holy, what thoughts arise in your mind? What would you need to do to be more holy? 3. How do you see the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit at work in people you know? DOCTRINAL STATEMENTS • Before his Ascension, Jesus said to the Apostles, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). • Whenever the Father sends his Son, he always sends his Spirit: Their mission is inseparable.