YouVersion Logo
Search Icon

Sacrament Of ConfirmationSample

Sacrament Of Confirmation

DAY 5 OF 9

Fortitude

“The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed upon Christians are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.” (CCC1845)

The gift of fortitude is also commonly called the gift of courage.  The Catechism says, “Fortitude ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good.” (CCC1837)  To have fortitude, or to be courageous, enables us to really live a life of radical faith.  Fortitude gives us the courage to do what we know to be right no matter the cost.  It is the liberating, extreme sport equivalent, of the confirmation gifts.

Standing up for what you know to be right, speaking up for the excluded, the poor, the unpopular, can be exhilarating  - but it can also cost you friendships and popularity in school and in the workplace.  Being the prophetic voice is a brave answer to God’s call and it takes this gift of the Holy Spirit to truly live it out and have the strength to deal with the consequences.  The disciple who fully lives out of the strength of this gift is a world changer and a saint in the making.

As you pray today consider where you need to be more courageous.  Where have you seen things happening that are wrong that you could speak out about or act in a way that they will change?  Pray that the Holy Spirit will be your courageous companion and give you all you need to build the kingdom.

Day 4Day 6

About this Plan

Sacrament Of Confirmation

Nine days (Novena) to pray and prepare for the gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed in a unique way in the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you have ever wondered where our understanding of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit comes from or what they mean for us today, then this Bible Study will help and inspire you to embrace the amazing gift which is on offer for you.

More

We would like to thank Catholic Bible School for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://catholicbiblicalschool.org