Q & A Catechism > The Creed – Part 5: What Do We Believe About The Holy Spirit?

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Q: What do we believe about the Holy Spirit?
A: “Because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!”‘ (⇒ Gal 4:6).

From the beginning to the end of time, whenever God sends his Son, he always sends his Spirit: their mission is conjoined and inseparable.

In the fullness of time the Holy Spirit completes in Mary all the preparations for Christ’s coming among the People of God. By the action of the Holy Spirit in her, the Father gives the world Emmanuel “God-with-us” (⇒ Mt 1:23).

The Son of God was consecrated as Christ (Messiah) by the anointing of the Holy Spirit at his Incarnation (cf ⇒ Ps 2:6-7).

By his Death and his Resurrection, Jesus is constituted in glory as Lord and Christ (cf ⇒ Acts 2:36). From his fullness, he poured out the Holy Spirit on the apostles and the Church.

The Holy Spirit, whom Christ the head pours out on his members, builds, animates, and sanctifies the Church. She is the sacrament of the Holy Trinity’s communion with men.

Source: Catechism #s 742-747

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Author: Fr. Jeff Allan

Biography - Fr. Jeff Allan, was ordained a Catholic priest on June 7th, 2014 for the Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD). He graduated from Adrian College in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Criminal Justice. After working in the pharmaceutical sales industry for almost three years, he felt called to discern the priesthood. Before being ordained a priest, Fr. Jeff was blessed to receive three degrees from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. They include a Bachelor of Philosophy, Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (STB), and a Master of Divinity (Theology). His assignments in the U.S. have included serving at multiple parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit as an associate pastor and currently as a weekend assistant. Fr. Jeff is certified as a hospital chaplain through ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education). He has had the opportunity of serving at three Metro-Detroit Area Hospitals since 2017 where he serves in full-time ministry as a Catholic Priest and Hospital Chaplain.

One thought on “Q & A Catechism > The Creed – Part 5: What Do We Believe About The Holy Spirit?”

  1. Thank you for instructing us in the Faith, Father. I’ve recently been made aware of objections to the “filioque,” and want to be sensitive to the ancient hurt (preserved fresh through generations). At the same time, all I’ve ever known is the image of the Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father *and* the Son, as depicted in the medallion on the dome of the sanctuary at St. Joseph Church in Port Huron. I can’t imagine what it “looks like” for the Holy Spirit to be proceeding from the Father alone. I’m not even sure exactly how our Orthodox brothers and sisters understand the concept. In any case, the reference to Gal. 1:4 is helpful in affirming the soundness of including the “filioque” for precision in clarifying the doctrine. May the Holy Spirit guide us all to truth! May we be one, as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are One.

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