Holy Spirit
"The Holy Spirit enlightens us, revealing Christ crucified and risen, and shows us how to become more like Him so that we can be 'the image and instrument of the love which flows from Christ' (Deus Caritas Est, no 33)." —Message of the Holy Father on the Occasion of the XXIII World Youth Day 2008.
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you will be my witnesses."
—Acts 1:8
The Catholic Church teaches that the Holy Spirit has manifested itself in the history of the people of God.The Holy Spirit enlivens our spirituality, and works through believers to transform the world with the life of truth of Jesus Christ. Through faith-based programs coordinated by the National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire, young people discover how the Holy Spirit moves within their lives, and calls them to greater participation in the ministry and life of the church.
Resources and tools for exploring and understanding the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Catholic believers can be accessed by clicking on the links below:
- AmericanCatholic.org
- Article on the Trinity from Saint Mary’s Press
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (Paragraph 683-6)
- Dicsiples Now: A FaithStreams Community Website (click on It's Catholic)
- Prayers to the Holy Spirit
- Article: Receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Youth Update: Gifts of Holy Spirit: Yours to Open and Use
- Youth Update: Giving Your Life the Light Touch
- Youth Update: Receive the Holy Spirit