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Prayer of the Holy Spirit. “Come Holy Spirit bring me today to be good, kind and gentle in every way. Come Holy Spirit fill me this day with faith and trust and a great HOORAY!”. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. There are 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit Wisdom Understanding Right Judgement
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Prayer of the Holy Spirit “Come Holy Spirit bring me today to be good, kind and gentle in every way. Come Holy Spirit fill me this day with faith and trust and a great HOORAY!”
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit There are 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit Wisdom Understanding Right Judgement Courage Knowledge Reverence Wonder and Awe in God’s Presence
Wisdom • Wonder is gift of knowing how to make the correct choices in life. • This gift assists you in making the right choices to avoid steering away from your faith and God.(Gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2005) The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. [Image]. Retrieved July, 23, 2014, from: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/31314678/GIFTS-OF-THE-HOLY-SPIRIT-GIFTS-OF-KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge-helps-us-to-THE-know
Understanding • Understanding the teachings and the meanings behind the teachings of the church. • Helps you to be tolerant and understanding towards others. • This gift helps you identify if someone is in need of compassion. (Gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2005) The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. [Image]. Retrieved July, 23, 2014, from: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/31314678/GIFTS-OF-THE-HOLY-SPIRIT-GIFTS-OF-KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge-helps-us-to-THE-know
Right Judgement • This gift assists you in making choices that help you be a follower of Jesus for your whole life. (Gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2005) The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. [Image]. Retrieved July, 23, 2014, from: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/31314678/GIFTS-OF-THE-HOLY-SPIRIT-GIFTS-OF-KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge-helps-us-to-THE-know
Courage • Helps you stand up for your faith in Christ. • Assists you in overcoming any hurdles that you may face when trying to follow your faith. (Gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2005) The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. [Image]. Retrieved July, 23, 2014, from: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/31314678/GIFTS-OF-THE-HOLY-SPIRIT-GIFTS-OF-KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge-helps-us-to-THE-know
Knowledge • Gift of knowing • Helps choose the right path that leads you to God. • Encourages you to avoid making decisions that keep you from your God. (Gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2005) The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. [Image]. Retrieved July, 23, 2014, from: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/31314678/GIFTS-OF-THE-HOLY-SPIRIT-GIFTS-OF-KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge-helps-us-to-THE-know
Reverence • Confidence in God. • Inspires you to willingly serve God and others that are around you. (Gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2005) The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. [Image]. Retrieved July, 23, 2014, from: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/31314678/GIFTS-OF-THE-HOLY-SPIRIT-GIFTS-OF-KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge-helps-us-to-THE-know
Wonder and Awe • Gift of wonder and respect that encourages you to be in awe of God. • This gift helps you love God so much that you do not want to offend God by your words and actions. (Gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2005) The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. [Image]. Retrieved July, 23, 2014, from: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/31314678/GIFTS-OF-THE-HOLY-SPIRIT-GIFTS-OF-KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge-helps-us-to-THE-know
Discussion Questions • What does each gift mean? • How would you use these gifts in your daily life? • What gift do you OR would you like to have?
References • The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. (2005). Retrieved July 23, 2014, from: http://faithfirst.com/RCLsacraments/confirmation/teens/older/gifts_spirit.html • The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. [Image]. Retrieved July, 23, 2014, from: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/31314678/GIFTS-OF-THE-HOLY-SPIRIT-GIFTS-OF-KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge-helps-us-to-THE-know