Spiritual perfections that result from the Holy Spirit living in us are known as the

• A. Gifts of the Holy Spirit
• B. Fruits of the Holy Spirit
• C. Blessings
• D. Sacraments

Answer: (B)

Spiritual perfections that come from the Holy Spirit living in us are called the fruits of the Holy Spirit. These are qualities that grow in a person as grace works within, showing a life transformed by God’s presence. They’re described in Scripture as a specific list of virtues—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—that reflect character formed by the Spirit. This is different from the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are special abilities given to individuals to build up the Church. It’s also not about general blessings or the sacraments, which are, respectively, God’s favors and outward signs of grace. So the term that fits the idea of personal, Spirit-produced virtues is the fruits of the Holy Spirit.