The Holy Spirit
and the Church
The Church
Unit 1, Chapter 2
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Introducing the Holy Spirit
The Third Divine Person of the Trinity first
appears in the Book of Genesis.
In the Old Testament, we see the Holy Spirit
participating in the
work of salvation.
The Holy Spirit was
fully revealed at
Pentecost.
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The Holy Spirits Mission
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The Holy Spirit has
revealed the
mission of Christ,
which is continued
by the Church.
The Holy Spirit
inspired the
Apostles and other
disciples to share
the Good News.
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Pentecost: The Church Revealed to the World
Fifty days after Passover,
Jesus followers gathered
in Jerusalem.
The Apostles were filled
with the Holy Spirit
They could speak so that
they could be understood
by all who heard them.
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The Age of the Church
Pentecost marked
the beginning of the
Churchs mission
on earth.
Christ was no longer
present on earth in
the same way as
before.
By sending us his
Holy Spirit, Christ now acts in the world through his
Church.
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The Holy Spirits Work
The Holy Spirit builds, animates, and
sanctifies the Church.
These elements of the Spirits mission are
evidence of the Holy Spirits energy.
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The Spirit Builds the Church
The Holy Spirit builds individuals faith lives
. . .
builds community . . .
and builds the Church by calling new
members.
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The Spirit Animates the Church
The tongues of fire at Pentecost symbolize
transforming energy.
Followers who had
been huddling
behind closed
doors . . .
were converted into
bold missionaries
who began to
proclaim their faith.
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The Spirit Sanctifies the Church
The Holy Spirit works to
increase the holiness of the
Church and her members:
through the Sacraments
through the virtue by which
we live a moral life
by the many gifts the Holy
Spirit gives to each person
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Life According to the Holy Spirit
When we ignore the Holy Spirit, we focus
on the gratification of our own needs.
When we live in the
Holy Spirit, we focus
on the well-being of
others.
The Holy Spirit allows
us to deepen our
relationship with God.
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The Teaching of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit helps us to
understand the truths of
faith.
The Holy Spirit teaches us
to pray.
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Charisms
The gifts of the Holy
Spirit are for the
benefit of the Church
and the world.
Ordinary charisms
are seen when we
use our gifts and talents to help others.
Extraordinary charisms involve spiritual gifts
beyond normal human abilities.
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Charisms of Leadership
The Holy Spirit offers gifts that enable
leaders to provide benefits to the whole
Church.
Members of religious
orders often try to
pursue the charism
of their founder.
The Pope and the
bishops in union
with him have the
charism of infallibility.
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The Church Needs All Charisms
The Holy Spirit gives gifts to every member
of the Church.
Each person can help to build up the
Church.
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