The Holy Spirit Inspires Us to Live in Joy and Hope (CLE 7 U2 L5 PDF)

THE HOLY SPIRIT INSPIRES US TO LIVE IN JOY AND HOPE UNIT 2 - LESSON 10  ACTIVITY 1 SKETCH ‘N SHARE In a half short bond paper, create a personal symbol of the Holy Spirit. Give a brief explanation about it. Oxygen is very essential in all living things. Wi...

THE HOLY SPIRIT INSPIRES US TO LIVE IN JOY AND HOPE UNIT 2 - LESSON 10  ACTIVITY 1 SKETCH ‘N SHARE In a half short bond paper, create a personal symbol of the Holy Spirit. Give a brief explanation about it. Oxygen is very essential in all living things. Without it, there is no life. Oxygen is never seen, but it is felt. We do not see it but we believe it exists. Likewise, the Holy Spirit exists even if we do not see Him. Our faith in the Holy Spirit is seen throughout the history of humankind.  The presence of the Holy Spirit was symbolized by brushing of the wind in the Book of Genesis. Abraham become faithful to the covenant Gives courage to the leaders of Israel Moses delivered the Israelites from slavery Joshua continued his journey to Promise Land David fought a humongous opponent Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit Spirit descended unto Him in a form of a dove Jesus breathed on the disciples the Holy Spirit In the midst of persecution, faith was sustained which we received at Pentecost. The Catechism for Filipino Catholics (CFC) states that there are three activities of the Spirit in the Church, namely: 1. The Spirit Gives Life “It is the decision of the Holy Spirit, and ours too, not to lay on you any burden beyond what is necessary” (Acts 15:28) 2. The Spirit Unifies prepares us to accept Christ, and draws us to him opening our minds and hearts to Christ’s words and deeds, especially His passion, death and resurrection 2. The Spirit Unifies makes Christ present especially in the Sacraments, reconciling and putting us in communion with God 2. The Spirit Unifies We experience the Spirit in the preaching of the Gospel, celebrating the sacraments, and deepening of our faith through the new life of grace, calling us to share in building up the People of God 3. The Spirit Moves to Ministry The Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP II) insists that the Holy Spirit is the principal agent of evangelization continues & brings the work of Christ to perfection 3. The Spirit Moves to Ministry precedes, accompanies, and fructifies the work of the Church impels each individual to proclaim the Gospel 3. The Spirit Moves to Ministry causes the word of salvation to be accepted and understood in the depths of consciences 3. The Spirit Moves to Ministry shows His presence, power, and activity not only in the Church, but in the signs of the times that mark the contemporary world Vatican II declares that the Spirit inspires “in the hearts of the faithful that same spirit of mission which impelled Christ himself”.  Thus, the Church is kept focused on its primary mission of preaching the word of God, “making her own the words of the apostle Paul,  Thus, the Church is kept focused on its primary mission of preaching the word of God, “making her own the words of the apostle Paul, ‘I am ruined if I do not preach it’ (1 Cor 9:16)  ACTIVITY 2 1 - 2 - 4 Share! (PEI) Show your own-created symbol of Holy Spirit to your partner. And share to him/her your answer to the question: How will you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in your life? THANK YOU!