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Catholics believe in the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Holy Trinity. The Holy Spirit is received at the moment of salvation, when a person accepts Jesus Christ as their saviour. This is the moment when the Holy Spirit takes up permanent residence in a person. Catholics receive the Holy Spirit at baptism, and again in a deeper way with the sacrament of confirmation. However, it is possible to receive the Holy Spirit multiple times throughout one's spiritual life, and it is possible to receive the Holy Spirit without ever stepping foot in a church.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Receiving the Holy Spirit | Accepting Jesus Christ as a saviour |
| Accepting Jesus Christ into your heart | |
| Being baptised | |
| Praying to God | |
| Asking God for the Holy Spirit | |
| Believing in Jesus Christ | |
| Declaring Jesus Christ's deity | |
| Believing in the resurrection of Jesus Christ | |
| Trusting in Jesus Christ | |
| Repenting from sin | |
| Living by faith in the Son of God | |
| Experiencing the power of God | |
| Proclaiming the gospel to the world | |
| Making disciples of all nations | |
| Putting your will, thoughts, emotions, bodies, and actions in submission to God | |
| Being filled with music, joy, and thankfulness to God |
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We receive the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son. According to the Bible, we receive the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation, when we accept Jesus Christ as our saviour.
> For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. (First Corinthians 12:13)
> You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. (Romans 8:9)
> Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14)
The above passages from the Bible indicate that we receive the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. The apostle Paul taught that we receive the Holy Spirit when we receive Jesus Christ as our saviour.
The Holy Spirit is received through baptism, and also through the sacrament of confirmation, as well as by partaking of the Holy Bread of Eternal Life and the Chalice of Everlasting Salvation, and by the Sacrament of Confession.
We can also receive the Holy Spirit by asking for Him, as He is a gift from God the Father to those who believe in God the Son, Jesus Christ. We can ask for the Holy Spirit by praying, and by declaring that Jesus Christ is Lord and believing in our hearts that He has risen from the dead.
The Holy Spirit is a guide and a teacher, and He helps us to live a holy life. He expands our souls and minds to be open to God's grace, and guides us in our lives as Christians.
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We can receive the Holy Spirit multiple times
Receiving the Holy Spirit is a multi-step process in Catholicism. While some Catholics believe that receiving the Holy Spirit occurs at the moment of salvation, others believe that it happens after salvation.
The first step is to receive Jesus Christ as our saviour. This is done by confessing or openly declaring Jesus as Lord and believing in our hearts that God raised him from the dead. This is when the Holy Spirit takes up permanent residence in us.
The second step is to receive the Holy Spirit through baptism. This is when we are truly freed from sin and become a child of God.
However, it is important to note that we can receive the Holy Spirit multiple times throughout our spiritual life. This is because receiving the Holy Spirit is a lifelong event that sanctifies us and refines our souls. We can continue to receive the Holy Spirit through the anointing of confirmation, by partaking of the Holy Bread of Eternal Life and the Chalice of Everlasting Salvation, by the Sacrament of Confession, and by God's grace.
Additionally, we can receive the Holy Spirit in a deeper way through prayer and by yielding our will to God in submission and obedience. This allows the Holy Spirit to control every part of our lives and results in a harmonious relationship with God and others.
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We receive the Holy Spirit by accepting Jesus Christ
Receiving the Holy Spirit is synonymous with receiving Jesus Christ as one's saviour. The apostle Paul taught that these two moments occur simultaneously. First Corinthians 12:13 declares, "For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink." Romans 8:9 tells us that if a person does not possess the Holy Spirit, they do not belong to Christ.
The Holy Spirit is received at the moment of salvation. This is supported by Romans 8:9, which states that if a person does not have the Spirit, they do not belong to Christ. The possession of the Spirit is, therefore, an identifying factor of the possession of salvation. Ephesians 1:13-14 teaches that the Holy Spirit is the seal of salvation for all those who believe.
Baptism is another way in which we receive the Holy Spirit. In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit descended upon the first bishops of the Catholic Church (Jesus' apostles) at Pentecost. Since then, the Holy Spirit has guided and protected the members and leaders of the Church. While some Catholics believe that we receive the Holy Spirit at baptism, others believe that the Holy Spirit comes after salvation. However, it is clear that we can receive the Holy Spirit multiple times throughout our spiritual lives.
We can also receive the Holy Spirit by asking God the Father to give us His Spirit. Scripture says that no one can acknowledge that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3). We know that the Holy Spirit is in us if we believe in Jesus Christ, that is, by confessing with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believing in our hearts that God has raised Him from the dead (Romans 8:9-10). By the Holy Spirit, we can have a loving relationship with God the Father and are spiritually adopted as His children.
Finally, receiving the Holy Spirit means allowing the Spirit of God to take control of our lives. It means living by faith in the Son of God who lives in us (Galatians 2:20). We receive the Holy Spirit by putting our faith in Jesus Christ, which is done by publicly declaring His deity and believing in our hearts that He has risen from the dead.
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The Holy Spirit is received through baptism
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son. According to Catholic doctrine, the Holy Spirit is received through baptism, which is the first step into the community and imitating Christ's life.
The apostle Paul taught that we receive the Holy Spirit when we receive Jesus Christ as our saviour. In First Corinthians 12:13, Paul writes:
> "For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink."
This is supported by Romans 8:9, which states that if a person does not possess the Holy Spirit, they do not belong to Christ:
> "You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ."
Ephesians 1:13-14 teaches that the Holy Spirit is the seal of salvation for all believers:
> "Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory."
Baptism is not just with water, but also with the Holy Spirit, or God's control and empowerment for holy living. This is also known as the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which occurs at the moment of salvation.
The Holy Spirit is a gift from God, and receiving the Holy Spirit means allowing the Spirit of God to take control of our lives. It is only by the Spirit that we can truly live, by putting to death the sinful desires of the flesh.
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We can ask God for the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we receive the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation, when we accept Jesus Christ as our saviour. This is supported by First Corinthians 12:13, which states:
> "For we were all baptised by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink."
Romans 8:9 also tells us that if a person does not possess the Holy Spirit, they do not belong to Christ:
> "You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ."
We also receive the Holy Spirit through baptism, as Peter said:
> “Can anyone withhold the water for baptising these people, who have received the holy Spirit even as we have?” He ordered them to be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ.
However, this does not mean that we only receive the Holy Spirit once. We can receive the Spirit multiple times throughout our spiritual life, through the anointing of confirmation, by partaking of the Holy Bread of Eternal Life and the Chalice of Everlasting Salvation, by the Sacrament of Confession, and by God's grace.
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Frequently asked questions
Catholics receive the Holy Spirit through baptism, the anointing of confirmation, and by partaking of the Holy Bread of Eternal Life and the Chalice of Everlasting Salvation.
Yes, Catholics can receive the Holy Spirit at any time in their lives, without stepping into a church.
We know we have received the Holy Spirit if we believe in Jesus Christ, by confessing and declaring his deity and believing in our hearts that he has risen from the dead.
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