Part One: The Profession of Faith › Section Two of Part One: The Profession of the Christian Faith: The Creeds ›› CHAPTER 3: I Believe in the Holy Spirit ››› Article 8: “I Believe in the Holy Spirit” ›››› IN BRIEF

Questions and Answers

739. What is the Holy Spirit doing in our hearts according to Gal 4? (CCC 742) According to Gal 4, the Holy Spirit is crying “Abba! Father!” in our hearts.
740. Why does God never send His Son without the Holy Spirit? (CCC 743) God never sends His Son without the Holy Spirit, because Their mission is conjoined and inseparable.
741. In whom are all the preparations for Christ’s coming completed? (CCC 744) All preparations for Christ’s coming are completed in Our Lady.
742. How was the Son of God consecrated as Christ (Messiah)? (CCC 745) The Son of God was consecrated as Christ (Messiah) by the anointing of the Holy Spirit at His Incarnation.
743. When does Christ pour out the Holy Spirit on the apostles and the Church? (CCC 746) Christ pours out the Holy Spirit on the apostles and the Church on the day of Pentecost.
744. How does the Holy Spirit whom Christ pours out on His members affect the Church? (CCC 747) The Holy Spirit whom Christ pours out on His members affects the Church by:
1. building
2. animating
3. sanctifying her.