Virtues, gifts, and fruits of the Holy Spirit

Theological Virtues (infused)

1. Faith

2. Hope

3. Charity (love)

Faith

Virtue by which we believe in God, all that he has said, and all that the Church teaches

Hope

The virtue which helps us desire happiness and the Kingdom of Heaven above all, and in which we place our trust in Christ and his promises

Love/Charity

• Christian life is rooted in love for God and neighbor. 

• The greatest of all virtues

• To love is to will the good of the other, to want heaven for them

The Moral/Cardinal Virtues (naturally attained)

1. Prudence

2. Justice

3. Fortitude

4. Temperance

Prudence

guides the conscience to make good moral choices without error

Justice

giving God and neighbor their due so that harmony in relationships is achieved

Fortitude

helps us overcome obstacles on the moral life and conquer fear when facing trials and temptations

Temperance

helps us to properly order our passions toward the good and moderate the attraction of pleasures

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

1. Wisdom

2. Understanding

3. Counsel

4. Fortitude

5. Knowledge

6. Piety

7. Fear of the Lord

Wisdom

Is both the knowledge of and judgment about “divine things” and the ability to judge and direct human affairs according to divine truth

Understanding

Penetrating insight into the very heart of things, especially those higher truths that are necessary for our eternal salvation - the ability to “see” god

Counsel

allows a man to be directed by God in matters necessary for his salvation

Fortitude

denotes a firmness of mind in doing good and avoiding evil, particularly when it is difficult or dangerous to do so, and the confidence to overcome all obstacles, even deadly ones, by virtue of the assurance of ever-lasting life

Knowledge

the ability to judge correctly about matters of faith and right action, so as to never wander from the straight path of justice

Piety

revering God with filial affection, paying worship and to duty to God, paying due duty to all men on account of the relationship to God, and honoring the saints and not contradicting scripture

Fear or the Lord

“filial” or chaste fear whereby we revere God and avoid separating ourselves from him - as opposed to “servil” fear, whereby we fear punishment

Fruits of the Holy Spirit

1. Charity

2. Peace

3. Kindness

4. Generosity

5. Faithfulness

6. Self-Control

7. Joy

8. Patience

9. Goodness

10. Gentleness

11. Modesty

12. Chastity

Charity (love)

Loving God and Neighbor with selfless devotion

Peace

Tranquility of heart rooted in trust in God

Kindness

compassionate and thoughtful action toward others

Generosity

Readiness to give of oneself in love and service

Faithfulness

Loyalty to God and commitment to His promises

Self-Control

Restraint over desires and impulses in favor of virtue

Joy

Deep gladness that comes from the Lord, not circumstances

Patience

Calm endurance in the face of difficulty or delay

Goodness

Moral uprightness and desire to do what is right

Gentleness

Softness of spirit and humility in word and deed

Modesty

Humility and purity of heart. Acknowledging that our gifts and successes are all a gift from God

Chastity

Purity of mind and body in accordance with one’s vocation