Lesson 1
What type of virtue is fortitude?
Cardinal
True or False?
Those are courageous must persevere?
True
True or False?
Patience helps you stay peaceful during difficult moments.
True
True or false?
A magnanimous person shares their talents without showing off.
True
What are the 4 cardinal virtues?
Prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude
How did Moses and Joshua both show fortitude?
Moses showed fortitude because he kept trusting God and leading the Israelites even when the people complained, disobeyed, or when the journey was very hard.
Joshua showed fortitude because he bravely led the Israelites into the Promised Land, obeyed God even when the battles looked impossible, and encouraged the people to stay faithful.
True or false?
Magnanimity, perseverance, and patience are all part of the virtue of fortitude.
True
This virtue helps you stay peaceful while praying and waiting for answers from God.
Patience
True or false?
Magnanimity is the same as showing off or bragging.
False
Why do you need patience to become a disciple of Christ?
You need patience to become a disciple of Christ because God’s plans don’t always happen right away.
Sometimes we pray and don’t see an answer quickly, or we try to grow in kindness or faith and it takes time. Patience helps us trust God, wait calmly, and not rush or get frustrated.
Who was in charge of leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
Saints used this virtue when they continued doing God’s work even when it was dangerous or difficult.
Perseverance
In difficult moments, God wants us to ____________
True or false?
Magnanimity is the same thing as pride.
False
Magnanimity uses your God-given gifts to do good for others, while pride uses your gifts to make yourself look better than everyone else. Magnanimity gives the credit to God, but pride wants all the attention
Why do you need perseverance to become a disciple of Christ?
You need perseverance to become a disciple of Christ because following Jesus is a lifelong journey, not just something you do once. Sometimes it’s hard to pray, to be kind, or to make good choices every day. Perseverance helps you keep going, even when you feel tired, discouraged, or when things don’t go your way.
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land?
Joshua
Virtue that enables us to act for what is good despite lasting hardships
Perseverance
We can live with patience by uniting our sufferings with the sufferings of __________.
Jesus
What does magnanimity mean?
Why do you need magnanimity to become a disciple of Christ?
You need magnanimity to become a disciple of Christ because Jesus wants you to use the gifts He gave you in a big, generous way. Magnanimity means having a big heart and being willing to do great things for God and others, even when it’s challenging. We use magnanimity to bring glory to God
What is fortitude?
Cardinal moral virtue that strengthens us to overcome fear and to pursue what is good, even if it difficult.
What is perseverance?
Enables us to act for what is good despite lasting hardships
What is patience?
Virtue that enables us to do hard things calmly and peacefully
What is magnanimity?
The virtue by which we can confidently do great and noble things for God and others.
(Think of the Patrick Mahomes and Sydney Mclaughlin videos!)
Why do you need fortitude to become a disciple of Christ?
Sometimes we are asked to do the right thing even when it’s unpopular, hard, or when others might make fun of us. Fortitude gives us strength and courage to stand up for what is good, to make kind choices, and to keep doing what Jesus teaches—even when it feels tough.