The document discusses the Holy Spirit from several biblical passages and church teachings. It describes the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity, sent by God to empower and guide believers. Key points include Jesus commanding the disciples to await the Holy Spirit's coming, the Spirit's descent at Pentecost establishing the Church, and the Spirit's role in sanctifying believers through the sacraments and spiritual gifts.

4. “ And see I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from High”. Luke 24:29 “ And He said to them, “Go into the all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation” Mark 16:15

7. “ And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever" John 14:16 “ I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you" John 14:18

9. "The greatest sin of our generation is that it has lost all sense of sin." (Pope Pius XII )

11. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations , baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matt 28:19-20

12. MISSION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

17. "I am with you always, till the end of age" Matt 28:20 " The Holy Spirit dwells in you, you are the temple of the Holy Spirit” John 14:17 , Romans 8:11, Eph 2:21-22, 1 Cor 3:16

19. Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

20. Nicene Creed Through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary , and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfilment of the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

21. Nicene Creed We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life , who proceeds from the Father and the Son . With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified . He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

27. "Ruab" In Hebrew "Ruach" In Greek Both means “ breath”, “air” & “wind” in primary usage (CCC # 691) "The Consoler" "Paraclete" "Paracletus" in Greek "By one side"

29. Holy Spirit Holy Ghost "Advocate" "Comforter" Spirit of The Lord Isaiah 61:1,Luke 4:18 Spirit of The Lord Isaiah 61:1,Luke 4:18 Spirit of God Gen 41:38, John 4:2

31. THE HOLY SPIRIT IN BRIEF (C.C.C.) 742 -"Because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts , crying, 'Abba! Father!"' ( Gal 4:6). 743 -From the beginning to the end of time, whenever God sends his Son, he always sends his Spirit : their mission is conjoined and inseparable. 744 -In the fullness of time the Holy Spirit completes in Mary all the preparations for Christ's coming among the People of God . By the action of the Holy Spirit in her , the Father gives the world Emmanuel "God-with-us " ( Mt 1:23).

32. THE HOLY SPIRIT IN BRIEF (C.C.C.) 745- The Son of God was consecrated as Christ (Messiah) by the anointing of the Holy Spirit at his Incarnation (cf. Ps 2:6-7). 746 -By his Death and his Resurrection, Jesus is constituted in glory as Lord and Christ (cf. Acts 2:36). From his fullness, he poured out the Holy Spirit on the apostles and the Church . 747- 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.

33. IT’S BREAK TIME !

34. THE HOLY SPIRIT IN BRIEF (C.C.C.) 747- 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.

36. Sanctifying FORTITUDE COUNSEL PIETY FEAR OF THE LORD KNOWLEDGE UNDER STANDING WISDOM 7 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Isaiah 11:1-10 Gifts

41. Luke 6:47-49 Matt 7:24-27

42. Gifts DELIVERANCE TEACHING WORD OF KNOWLEDGE HEALING MIRACLES DISCERNMENT TONGUES PROPHESY CHARISMATIC GIFTS Romans 12:4-13, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 Charismatic

46. THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH

47. The apostles were in the room and “ And suddenly from Heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind , and it filled the entire the house where they were sitting. Divided tongues as of fire , appeared among them and a tongue rested on each one of them. All of them were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages , as the Spirit gave them ability” (Acts 2:2-4).

49. The Grace of Pentecost BEFORE AFTER In hiding Out in the open Afraid Courageous Alone Community Divided United Individualistic Shared everything Doubtful Confident

50. Helpless Empowered Dumb-founded Sang in tongues Looked down In favour with people Disillusioned Signs & wonders Dispirited Gifts of the Spirit Discouraged Hopeful Empty Filled with the Holy Spirit

53. Acts 2:42: And they devoted themselves to Breaking of Bread Community of Faith & Love Prayer The Early Church Grew Fellowship Apostle’s Teachings Apostolic

58. Sacraments The point of all the sacraments is to make us holy, to make us radiate with God's own life, and to bring us to heaven. That is the great mission of the Holy Spirit.

59. Baptism Confirmation Reconciliation Eucharist Annointing of the Sick Holy Matrimony Holy Orders

60. God’s ultimate plan for us – that we may: ...attain to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4:13) "Our greatest wish and prayer is that you will become mature Christians." 2 Cor 13:9 … press on to maturity (Heb 6:1)

61. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains , but have not love, I am nothing 1 Corinthians 13:2 "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.” 1 Corinthians 13:1

62. To share the Spirit with others, we should pray for the love of Christ to motivate us (2 Cor 5:14), "The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom" (2 Cor 3:17).

63. The Charismatic Gifts empowers the "Doing“ to build the Church The Sanctifying Gifts roots the "Being“ to bear fruits

65. “ At the end of our lives, we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made or how many great things we have done. We will be judged by ‘I was hungry and you gave me to eat. I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless and you took me in.’”

66. “ FOR WE ARE WHAT HE HAS MADE US, CREATED IN CHRIST JESUS TO DO GOOD WORKS, WHICH GOD PREPARED BEFOREHAND TO BE OUR WAY OF LIFE” EPHESIANS: 2:10

67. “ Charisms are therefore graces bestowed by the Holy Spirit on certain members of the faithful to prepare them to contribute to the common good of the Church.” Pope John Paul II Address to participants in the Second International Conference of Ecclesial Movements, 2 March 1987, L'Osservatore Romano English edition, 16 March 1987,

68. Old Violin

69. 'Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer Thought it scarcely worth his while To waste much time on the old VIOLIN, But held it up with a smile. Old Violin

70. "What am I bid, good folks?" he cried. "Who'll start the bidding for me? A dollar, a dollar – now two, only two - Two dollars, and who'll make it three?" "Three dollars once, three dollars twice, Going for three“ BUT NO!

71. From the room far back a gray-haired man Came forward and picked up the bow; Then wiping the dust from the old violin, And tightening up all the strings, He played a melody pure and sweet, As sweet as an angel sings.

72. The music ceased, and the auctioneer, With a voice that was quiet and low, Said: "What am I bid for the old violin?" And he held it up with the bow.

73. "A thousand – and who'll make it two? Two thousand – and who'll make it three? Three thousand once and three thousand twice - And going and gone!" said he.

74. The people cheered, but some of them cried, "We do not quite understand. What changed its worth?" The man replied: THE TOUCH OF THE MASTER'S HAND

76. “ Here am I, the servant of the Lord; Let it be with me according to your word" (Luke 1:38)