“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you” — Acts 1:8

What is Pentecost?
Pentecost is the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon Mary, the apostles and other followers of Jesus, fifty days after His resurrection.

Why is Pentecost important?
Pentecost marks the birth of the Church and the beginning of its mission to spread the Gospel to all nations.

What happened on the day of Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit came with the sound of a mighty wind and appeared as tongues of fire resting on each person. They began to speak in different languages, proclaiming God's mighty works.

Where is the story of Pentecost found in the Bible?
The story is found in the Book of Acts, chapter 2.

What does Pentecost teach us about the Holy Spirit?
Pentecost teaches that the Holy Spirit empowers believers, unites the Church, and equips us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

What are the symbols of Pentecost?
Common symbols include wind, fire, and a dove—each representing the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

How do Christians celebrate Pentecost today?
Christians celebrate with worship, prayer, and reflection on the work of the Holy Spirit. Some churches use red to symbolize the fire of the Spirit.

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, didst promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Thy work in the souls of Thy Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me, that He may perfect in my soul the work of Thy grace and Thy love.

Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal,
• the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Thy divine truth,
• the Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven,
• the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with Thee, and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation,
• the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints,
• the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable,
• the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him.

Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Thy true disciples and animate me in all things with Thy Spirit. Amen.

Sources:
Catechism of the Catholic Church
https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/triduum-and-easter-prayers/prayer-meditation-for-pentecost/

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