Confirmation Quiz

What are the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit?

wisdom, knowledge, understanding, counsel, piety, fortitude, and fear of the Lord

What is wisdom?

the Gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us see all things with God’s perspective

What is knowledge?

The Gift of the Holy Spirit that gives us divine knowledge about created things and their relationship to God in order to judge correctly about matters of faith and to act justly

What is understanding?

The Gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us to know and understand the truths of our faith that are beyond our ability to grasp on our own

What is counsel?

The Gift of the Holy Spirit that gives us supernatural prudence to know right and wrong and order our actions according to the will of God

What is piety?

The Gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us show reverence for God and holy things

What is fortitude?

The Gift of the Holy Spirit that gives us the supernatural strength of God, fortifying our will to overcome adversity and suffering for God

What is fear of the Lord?

The Gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us respect God as the source of all goodness, to be in awe of His glory and might, and to seek him in all our desires

What is the feast when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles?

Pentecost

What is a charism?

a special gift from the Holy Spirit for the benefit of the Church (stronger, more public gifts than the 7 from the Holy Spirit)

What is discernment

the ability to judge well and distinguish God’s will from our own

Why is discernment necessary?

helps us make well-informed choices and protect ourselves from deception and manipulation