Catechist's Notes

The fruits of the Holy Spirit are a central belief in Christianity. It is believed that the Holy Spirit produces these fruits in the lives of believers as evidence of His presence and work. The fruits of the Holy Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Love: The ability to show concern, affection, and devotion towards others, and to act selflessly for their benefit. Joy: A deep sense of contentment and happiness that comes from knowing and experiencing the love of God. Peace: A sense of calm and tranquility that comes from trust in God and the assurance of His presence and provision. Patience: The ability to endure difficult situations and people without becoming angry or resentful. Kindness: The ability to act in a compassionate and caring way towards others, and to be considerate of their needs. Goodness: The ability to live a morally upright and virtuous life, and to reflect the charact...

The gift of the Holy Spirit is a central belief in Christianity. It is believed that the Holy Spirit is given to believers as a guide and comforter, and that it grants them various spiritual gifts such as wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom: The ability to understand and apply spiritual truths and principles in a way that benefits oneself and others. Understanding: The ability to comprehend and interpret the meaning of spiritual truths and principles. Counsel: The ability to offer guidance and advice that is in line with biblical principles and helps others make good decisions. Fortitude: The ability to remain strong and steadfast in the face of adversity and temptations, and to persevere through difficulties. Knowledge: The ability to acquire and understand biblical and theological information and to apply it in a practical way. Piety: The ability to have a deep reverence and devotion to God an...

Confirmation is the sacrament where after you have been christened in baptism, the Holy Spirit will come to your soul and act as a guide to help you live a good life. Confirmation is the sacrament by which we are confirmed with the Holy Spirit, the gift of the Father and Son. The bishop anoints the forehead and prays for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord. The Holy Spirit comes to our soul in a special way to help us live as Christians. What is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is God.  He is the third person of the Trinity.  The Holy Spirit helps us know and love God and experience being a Christian. How does the Holy Spirit help me? The Holy Spirit comes to our soul in a special way to help us live as Christians.  He gives us the power and desire to live as Jesus did, love as Jesus loved, and follow Jesus’ teachings. We are strengthened for this journey of faith by receiving God's...