The Holy Spirit: Study Guide

-Third Person of the Holy Trinity

-True God, consubstantial with the Father and the Son

-Lord and Giver of Life

-A divine Person, not an impersonal force

“The Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified.”

Sent by the Father and the Son to reveal Christ and sanctify believers:

-Active in creation and throughout salvation history

-Spoke through the prophets

-Conceived, anointed, and empowered Jesus Christ

-Raised Christ from the dead

-Descended at Pentecost, revealing and empowering the Church

-Guides and sanctifies the Church

-Inspires Sacred Scripture

-Preserves Sacred Tradition

-Assists the Magisterium

-Gives grace through the sacraments

-Bestows charisms and strengthens missionary work

"The Holy Spirit, whom Christ the head pours out on his members, builds, animates, and sanctifies the Church. She is the sacrament of the Holy Trinity's communion with men." CCC 747

-Dwells in believers

-Makes us adopted children of God

-Gives sanctifying grace

-Strengthens believers in Baptism and Confirmation

-Leads and helps us in prayer

-Third Person of the Trinity

-Proceeds eternally from the Father and the Son

-Lord and Giver of Life

-Sanctifies believers, guides the Church, and leads all people to Christ.

-Who is the Holy Spirit, and what is His place in the Holy Trinity?

-How was the Holy Spirit active in creation and throughout salvation history?

-What roles does the Holy Spirit play in the life of an individual Christian?