Catechesis

New City Catechism

Question 37

How does the Holy Spirit help us?

Children: The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, and he enables us to pray and to understand God’s Word.

Adult: The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, comforts us, guides us, gives us spiritual gifts and the desire to obey God; and he enables us to pray and to understand God’s Word.

God the Spirit, have your way in us. Shine your light on the secret sins of our hearts. Equip us for tasks that are too large for us. Make us glad in what delights you. Intercede for us and open our eyes to rightly understand the Word of truth. Amen.

Question 37

Prayer