Holy Ghost vs Holy Spirit?

[katpants]

Which is one is right? Or do both work?

Kat

 

[oliver927]

I believe ghost is just an older term. I believe ghost comes from the old English word gast which means spirit or soul. The German word geist which means ghost (like poltergeist) is similar in origin.

 

[patrick457]

Which is one is right? Or do both work?

Kat

Good news: there’s no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ here. Most everybody says ‘Holy Spirit’ now, but some folks still do use ‘Holy Ghost’, which is the older term.

 

[oldgraymare2]

Yes, you can use either one. It’s an older term that used to be used. I grew up actually with the term “Holy Ghost,” so it took some getting used to for me, when the term “Holy Spirit” was used.

 

[Mayita30]

in latin it is spiritus sanctus

in spanish it is espiritu santo

in english it is holy spirit

it is only in english which has 2 forms… I say Holy spirit most of the time…but I ssometimes say The descent of the holy ghost upon the apostles for the 3rd Glorious mystery…

but I always say In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit

 

[truetofaith]

in latin it is spiritus sanctus

in spanish it is espiritu santo

in english it is holy spirit

it is only in english which has 2 forms… I say Holy spirit most of the time…but I ssometimes say The descent of the holy ghost upon the apostles for the 3rd Glorious mystery…

but I always say In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit

Me too…programmed Catholic!

 

[Nelka]

They are the same.

 

[katpants]

Thanks!

Kat