Part I, Chapter X. The Virtues. The Gifts of the Holy Ghost.

124. What are the chief supernatural gifts bestowed on us with sanctifying grace?
The chief supernatural gifts we receive with sanctifying grace are the three divine virtues and the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost.
125. What is a virtue?
A virtue is a habit which enables or disposes us to do good acts.
126. Which are the three divine virtues?
The three divine virtues are faith, hope and charity.
127. Why are faith, hope and charity called divine virtues?
These virtues are called divine, because they have God for their direct object.
128. What is faith?
Faith is the divine virtue by which we firmly believe the truths revealed by God.
129. Why do we believe the truths revealed by God?
We believe the truths revealed by God, because He can neither deceive nor be deceived.
130. What is hope?
Hope is the divine virtue by which we desire and firmly expect eternal happiness with God Himself and the means to obtain it.
131. Why do we hope in God?
We hope in God, because He has promised us eternal life, and because he is infintely powerful, good and merciful and is faithful to his promises.
132. What is charity?
Charity is the divine virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbour as ourselves for the love of God.
133. Why should we love God above all things?
We should love God above all things, because He is infinitely good.
134. Why should we love our neighbour for the love of God?
We should love our neighbour for the love of God, because he is made in the image of God, and is destined for eternal happiness with God in heaven.
135. Name the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost.
The seven gifts of the Holy Ghost are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and the fear of the Lord.
136. How do the gifts of the Holy Ghost help us?
The gifts of the Holy Ghost help us by making us more alert to see the things of God and more prompt to obey his will.
137. What are the principal virtues that help us to do our duty to our neighbour and ourselves?
The principal virtues that help us to do our duty to our neighbour and ourselves are the four cardinal virtues, prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance.