In the Nicene Creed we profess, "I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life." The Holy Spirit fills our hearts and animates and gives us the grace and power to live the Christian life. This session will explore exactly who the third Person of the Trinity is and discuss his role in both the life of the Church and in the life of every Christian.
Read and Study: United States Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 9 (pgs. 101-110)
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