Holy Spirit Quiz for Kids: Study and Learn with Flashcards

5 Questions

What is the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit is believed to be God, the third person of the Trinity.

Is the Holy Spirit male or female?

Catholics believe that the Holy Spirit is neither male nor female.

What are some memorable moments involving the Holy Spirit?

Some memorable moments involving the Holy Spirit include the conception of Jesus, the dove descending at Jesus's baptism, and the speaking in tongues at Pentecost.

What is the Holy Spirit often compared to?

The Holy Spirit is often compared to a dove.

What did Jesus do when he blew on the Apostles?

When Jesus blew on the Apostles, he said, 'Receive the Holy Spirit'.

Study Notes

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a divine entity, considered the third person of the Trinity in Christianity, alongside God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son.
The Holy Spirit is often referred to as the Comforter, Advocate, or Helper, guiding and empowering believers.

Gender of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is not explicitly referred to as male or female in the Bible, although male pronouns are often used in translation.

Memorable Moments Involving the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in the form of a dove during his baptism by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, John 1:32-34).
The Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples at Pentecost, enabling them to speak in other languages and proclaim the gospel (Acts 2:1-4).

Comparisons to the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is often likened to wind, breath, or air, symbolizing the invisible, life-giving, and empowering nature of the Spirit.

Jesus and the Apostles

Jesus breathed on the Apostles, saying "Receive the Holy Spirit" (John 20:22), imparting the gift of the Holy Spirit and authorizing them to forgive sins.