A study on the history of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and Pentecost is included for older children (upper elementary and adolescence).
From Seeking the Plan of God:
Among all the liturgical celebrations, Pentecost is yet another that holds rich meaning for us. My son and I celebrated aspects of Pentecost throughout the entire year.Please see the other Holy Spirit tagged posts on Seeking the Plan of God:
Posts tagged Holy Spirit on Seeking the Plan of God
Posts tagged Pentecost on Seeking the Plan of God
Gifts of the Holy Spirit Free Files:
Years ago, a group of us sat down with the local diocesan requirements, our priest's requirements, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Bible. We had some issues with confusion among sources, consistency for the children and their expressed confusion. Biblical lists versus what was provided in CGS training, versus other source all varied. But were they really that different? NO! They just used different terms.
We laid out the following terms and definitions for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit at level 3, utilizing each previous term they experienced in level 2 and level 1:
Wisdom
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This gift helps us to understand the purpose and plan of God and to live in a way that helps to bring about this plan.
It begins in awe and wonder at God’s greatness.
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Understanding
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This gift helps us make the right
choices in life and in our relationships with God and with others.
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Knowledge
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This gift helps us to know what God asks of us and how we should respond.
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Counsel
(Right Judgment)
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This gift helps us to make correct choices in life through reflection, discernment, consultation, and advisement.
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Fortitude
(Strength)
(Courage)
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This gift helps us to have the strength to choose to do the right thing even when that is difficult.
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Delight in the Fear of the Lord
(Piety)
(Reverence)
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This gift calls us to be faithful in our relationships both with God and with others. It helps us to love God and to behave responsibly and with generosity and affection toward others.
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Fear of the Lord
(Awe & Wonder)
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This gift leads us to a sense of wonder and awe in the presence of God because we recognize his greatness.
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Which levels we do what:
Level 1: Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Right Judgment, Courage, Reverence, Awe & Wonder
Level 2: Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Strength, Piety, Fear of the Lord
Level 3: Change Piety/Reverence to Delight in the Fear of the Lord and Strength to Fortitude
Each level includes the terms used in previous levels so they see what connects and flows.
The documents at this link are free and includes the 3-part and 4-part cards (with definitions) as well as name labels for each level.
Gifts of the Holy Spirit Downloadable Files
The Shepherd and the Vine is offerings these sets pre-printed and ready to use!
