The Holy Spirit Within

Fertile Question Supporting Questions How do the gifts and fruits of the holy spirit enrich our lives? Who is the Holy Spirit? What do the Holy Spirit do? Where is the Holy Spirit? What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit live within us? How does the gifts of the Holy Spirit enrich our lives? How can we demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit in our lives? Religious Knowledge and Deep Understanding The action of the holy spirit in the lives of the believers is described in scripture using a variety of titles and images. The key parts of the Catholic Rite of Confirmation are: calling on the Holy Spirit and the laying on of hands, the anointing with the oil of chrism together with the words Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. The gifts of the Spirit (wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, awe and wonder and reverence) guide believers and give them strength to live a spirit-filled life. The fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control Galatians 5:22-23) are visible signs of Gods active love and work within and through believers as they live spirit-filled lives. Skills Identify some titles eg spirit of god, spirit of truth, advocate and images for example oil, fire and wind of the holy spirit found in scripture. Make connections between some titles and images of the holy spirit and action of the holy spirit in the lives of believers. Describe the key parts of the Catholic Rite of Confirmation, identifying words, symbols, actions and significance in the lives of believers. Explain the meaning of some of the gifts of the Spirit and how these guide and give strength to believers today. Explain the meaning of some of the fruits of the Spirit and how they are visible signs of Gods active love and work in the lives of believers. Understandings Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles. After Jesus rose on Easter, he appeared to the apostles over the next 40 days, teaching them the significance of what had happened to Him. They listened, but didnt really understand, so Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit, who would enlighten them and give them everything they would need to carry the Good News to people all over the world.

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Images, which could show how others view the Holy Spirit? Eg beach, strong waves, trees, sunset, sun rays, rainbows. As a reflection students will listen to quiet music whilst painting an image of how they view the Holy Spirit. After they write a sentence explaining how the Holy Spirit speaks to them within this environment? - Candles - Rain stick - Paint - A5 paper - Prayer box for gifts - Gift meanings cut up - Powerpoint of fruits - Scripture Act 2 The Coming of the Holy Spirit,

1 Corinthians 12 The spiritual gifts

Soft music Symbols of the Holy Spirit You Tube clip

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SESSION 1 Who is the Holy Spirit? - Reflect on how people make mistakes and do wrong things and feel sorry about their decisions. - Ask the students if they have ever been afraid and needed help making tough decisions? If answered yes to there three questions then you may have had a little help from the Holy Spirit. - Explained through the analogy of the egg that the Holy Spirit is one with God and the Son. - Watch You Tube Clip to consolidate who the Holy Spirit is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIzHb9YNEOY Finish with a closing prayer. Let us pray for the Holy Spirit. Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. Amen Finding Out SESSION 2 Symbols and Images of the Holy Spirit Light a candle on in the middle of the circle as a representation of one of the symbols used for the Holy Spirit. As we light this candle we think about the flame which is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. We listen to the sound of wind and think about how we may have felt the strength of the Holy Spirit(Rain stick)We take a mercy minute to reflect upon the other symbols which signify the Holy Spirit fire, wind, doves, oil and water. Read the bible story Act 2 The Coming of the Holy Spirit Reflection: How was the Holy Spirit represented is this story? (it was represented as wind and fire) Reflection: How did the power of the Holy Spirit bewilder the Jews? Why is the significant? (the power and strength of the Holy Spirit which is so strong it can changes lives forever and in an instant.)

Finish with a closing prayer. (Children repeat after each line) Let us pray for the Holy Spirit. Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.Amen SESSION 3 What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? - Light a candle on in the middle of the circle as a representation of one of the symbols used for the Holy Spirit. As we light this candle we think about the flame which is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. We listen to the sound of wind and think about how we may have felt the strength of the Holy Spirit(Rain stick)We take a mercy minute to reflect upon the other symbols which signify the Holy Spirit fire, wind, doves, oil and water. - This prayer today will help you to discover the different kinds of spiritual gifts that are given by God when a person is filled with the Holy Spirit. - Read bible story 1 Corinthians 12 The spiritual gifts - Short reflection by teacher about the reading. - Pass the prayer box: each gift will be in the box and 9 children will pull out a gift and read what it is and what it means to the class.
Word of Knowledge: The Spirit gives us knowledge we wouldnt know ourselves. Word of Wisdom: Sometimes the Spirit gives us wisdom about what to do in a situation- wisdom we wouldnt have come up with ourselves. Discernment of Spirits: Helps us know whether something is from God, a persons own mind and heart, or evil spirits. Gifts of Healing: Praying for the sick and having increased faith to know God will heal. Miracles: Miracles are things that are impossible for us to do on our own. Faith: Knowing that even though we dont see Jesus, He is alive and working in our lives. God gives us the ability to trust Him when times are tough. Prophecy:This is a message God gives to encourage people for the purposes of making them stronger and giving them hope and comfort. Tongues: The Spirit gives us the ability to speak a language we havent learned and we dont know. It is a heavenly language between God and us. Interpretation of Tongues: When tongues are used in a public meeting they need to be interpreted. With this gift someone gives a sense of what was said so everyone can benefit from it.

After learning about the gifts of the Holy Spirit take a mercy minute to reflect on how the Holy Spirit has come into your life and enrich you?

SESSION 4 What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit? - Light a candle on in the middle of each desk as a representation of one of the symbols used for the Holy Spirit. As we light this candle we think about the flame which is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. We listen to the sound of wind and think about how we may have felt the strength of the Holy Spirit(Rain stick)We take a mercy minute to reflect upon the other symbols which signify the Holy Spirit fire, wind, doves, oil and water. - This prayer today will help you to discover the various ways that a Catholic grows to become more like Jesus once they have received the fullness of the Holy Spirit. - Powerpoint with stories showing how Jesus showed the gifts of the Holy Spirit. - Reflection: students will sit with quiet music and write down on a fruit, How do you show one of these fruits like Jesus? This will place it on a class tree and it will be displayed.

Sorting Out SESSION 5 Pentecost Light a candle on in the middle of each desk as a representation of one of the symbols used for the Holy Spirit. As we light this candle we think about the flame which is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. We listen to the sound of wind and think about how we may have felt the strength of the Holy Spirit(Rain stick)We take a mercy minute to reflect upon the other symbols which signify the Holy Spirit fire, wind, doves, oil and water. Teacher to explain: Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles. After Jesus rose on Easter, he appeared to the apostles over the next 40 days, teaching them the significance of what had happened to Him. They listened, but didnt really understand, so Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit, who would enlighten them and give them everything they would need to carry the Good News to people all over the world. You Tube clip on Pentecost to explain the meaning and origin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5gYd0TePhI

Closing prayer Almighty and ever-living God, you fulfilled the Easter promise by sending us your Holy Spirit. May that Spirit unite the races and nations on earth to proclaim your glory. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.