| 1842 By faith, we believe in God and believe all that he has revealed to us and that Holy Church proposes for our belief. |
| 1843 By hope we desire, and with steadfast trust await from God, eternal life and the graces to merit it. |
| 1844 By charity, we love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves for love of God. Charity, the form of all the virtues, "binds everything together in perfect harmony" (Col 3:14). |
| 1845 The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed upon Christians are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. |