The Holy Spirit, Pentecost, and the Ascension

Flashcards about the Holy Spirit, Pentecost, and the Ascension

Pentecost

The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, Mary, and the disciples gathered with them, empowering them to continue Jesus' mission.

Pentecost

Celebrated by Christians every year on Pentecost Sunday, fifty days after Easter, commemorating the coming of the Holy Spirit.

The effect of the Holy Spirit

A forceful wind that sweeps away old fears and doubts, bringing in new confidence, clear vision, love, zeal, and courage.

The role of the Holy Spirit in the early Christian community

The outpouring of the Spirit of Jesus continued in the early community of followers in Jerusalem and flowed beyond Jerusalem to new communities.

Saint Paul

The person most responsible for spreading Jesus' message beyond Jerusalem.

Acts of the Apostles Description of new community

They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one's need…. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Holy Spirit

Jesus left the material world but remained spiritually present to all people through the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit

One of the three persons of the Holy Trinity, along with the Father and the Son. Also called the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Jesus.

The Ascension

Returning to heaven of the Risen Christ forty days after his Resurrection.

The Ascension

Jesus' return to the Father in heaven forty days after his Resurrection

The Mission

Apostles continue Jesus mission empowered by the Holy Spirit.