The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

One of the major aspects of the Sacrament of Confirmation are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit that are bestowed on the candidate when they are sealed with the Holy Spirit. The candidate when participating in Confirmation accepts that their mission is to be witnesses of Jesus in their families and communities. And, the reception of those gifts helps each candidate succeed on their mission.

The gifts are wisdom, understanding, knowledge, fortitude, counsel, piety and fear of the Lord are the seven gifts although the gifts will manifest themselves over the candidates lifetime.

The gift of wisdom gives the confirmed the gift to see the worlds though Gods eyes and viewpoint.

The gift of knowledge helps the confirmed use thoughtful reflection and contemplation on the mystery of God. It also helps with the mysteries of the Trinity and as well as the Catholic faith, according to the United States Catholic Catechism.

The gift of understanding is to help the candidate learn themselves and how to grow in knowing God.

The gift of fortitude is also known as the courage. The confirmed can used this gift to stand up for Jesus and his teaching.

The gift of counsel is also known as right judgment and is the perfection of practical reasoning. And after the candidates learns though research how the candidate applies the knowledge.

The gift of piety is the reverence and respect we show to the Father. Reverence may be learned from parents and teachers.

And lastly the gift of Fear of the Lord, allows us the awe of the majesty of God. This also is what makes us grateful wonder of God and his love for the candidate.