Which pair correctly matches a gift of the Holy Spirit with its corresponding virtue?

• A. Counsel — Fortitude
• B. Wisdom — Prudence
• C. Piety — Knowledge
• D. Understanding — Fortitude

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how the gifts of the Holy Spirit relate to the virtues that guide our actions. Wisdom is the gift that gives a deep, divine perspective on things—seeing what is truly good from God’s point of view. Prudence is the virtue of right reason in action; it takes that insight and guides you to the best concrete course to take in real situations. So Wisdom naturally pairs with Prudence because wise understanding must be applied through prudent decision-making.

The other pairings don’t line up as neatly with how these gifts function. Piety is about devout love and reverence toward God, not about pairing with Knowledge in a way that directs practical action. Understanding focuses on grasping truths, which isn’t about courage in action—that role belongs to Fortitude. And Counsel is about discerning right judgment in decision-making, which aligns more with Prudence than with Fortitude.