Session 1 | The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

Suggested Study Time: 2 hours

Material from pages 1-41 in Holy Spirit 101 book

Session Content

By the end of Session 1, student will be able to:

  • Give examples of the movements of the Holy Spirit from the beginning of the Church to present times

  • Explain why it is important to today

  • Give examples of evangelizing in cooperation with the Holy Spirit

  • Distinguish between personal and charismatic charisms

  • Name the defining elements of charisms

  • Identify the nine Pauline charisms

  • Identify the elements necessary for yielding to the Holy Spirit

  • Define Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

  • Recognize consolations associated with the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

  • Explain how to pray for an Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

  • Prayerfully discern their personal short-term commitment in growing in the charisms of the Holy Spirit.

  • Recognize that growing in the charisms is a lifelong process.