Cardinal Virtues
How many Cardinal Virtues are there?
4
How many Theological Virtues are there?
3
We are free to make good or bad _____
Choices
A virtue is a habit of doing what you want to do
False: It is a habit of doing good
Is it OK to do evil in order for something good to come from it?
No. You can never do evil in order to make something good happen.
What is the opposite of virtue?
Sin (or vice)
What are the 3 Theological Virtues?
Faith, Hope, Love (Charity)
You're deciding to get Skittles or Starburst at the store. Does this require you to use your conscience?
No
God has infinite mercy for us
True
What is the Golden Rule?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
This virtue helps us be strong, to resist evil, and to overcome difficulties
FORTITUDE or TEMPERANCE?
Fortitude
Gifts
Your friend has a new game that your parents won't let you play because it is too violent. Your friend asks you if you want to play it, but it doesn't feel right to disrespect your parents. You suggest going outside to play soccer instead. Does this require you to use your conscience?
Yes
We make ourselves holy
False: Holiness comes from God
You should always be guided by selfless ____ for your neighbor.
Love
This virtue helps us respect the rights of others and treat others fairly
PRUDENCE or JUSTICE?
Justice
This virtue helps us want and be confident that in Heaven we will have eternal happiness
Hope
Conscience is God's _____ in our hearts
Voice
We build virtues from our own efforts and with God's grace
True
Is temptation a sin?
No. In moments of temptation, we have to listen to our conscience.
This virtue helps us judge and act on what is good and right in a situation
TEMPERANCE or PRUDENCE?
Prudence
Which virtue makes all other virtues possible?
Love
What is one way to exercise your conscience, or learn how to better hear God's voice in your heart?
Read the Bible, listen to your parents, learn at PRE, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you, quiet time in prayer, paying attention in Mass, go to confession, etc.
Conscience helps us choose to do good and evil
False: Conscience helps us choose good and avoid evil
Moral choices mean that there is a right answer and a wrong answer. Choosing the right one is doing good, but choosing the wrong on means _______.
Sinning