Prudence
What are the 3 steps to being prudent?
Knowing, Judging & Acting
Define Justice
Justice is the moral virtue that gives everyone what they are owed
What is temperance?
Choosing moderation over excess
What is fortitude?
The mental & emotional strength that allows someone to to face difficulty, pain or danger with courage
What is the opposite of virtue?
Vice
Define Prudence
Practical reasoning to make the right decisions and to choose the right means of achieving it
State 5 ways that you can be just in your daily lives
Being fair, keeping promises, telling the truth, fulfilling responsibilities, not being disrespectful..etc
What was the parable that we learnt in class? How was temperance not shown by the character?
Parable of the Prodigal Son. The son spent all of his father’s money unwisely.
St Joan of Arc was able to hear the voices of 3 Saints and even be able to see visions of them. Name one of them.
St Michael, St Margaret, St Catherine
Why are the cardinal virtues called “Cardinal”?
All the other virtues depend on the core 4.
Which saint is famous for embodying the virtue of prudence?
St. Thomas More
The CCC says that justice can be given in what two ways?
Towards God & towards your neighbours
According to Pope Francis, how should we appreciate good wine?
Tasting it in small sips is better than swallowing it all in one go
What are the 2 main ways we show fortitude in our lives?
Fortitude towards our internal enemies (anxiety..guilt) & fortitude towards external enemies (life’s trials & difficulties)
Name 3 ways of how we can become more virtuous
Mass, confession, reading the bible… HABITUAL PRACTICE
How did King Solomon show prudence when deciding the baby’s mother?
He did not assume who was right and ordered a test on the 2 mothers ensuring the baby would not be harmed no matter what
What was the name of the parable that we learnt in class? What is the moral of the parable?
The Parable of the Persistent Widow
Injustice and waiting are a reality of life, it reminds us to remain resilient and faithful while waiting for God’s timing
Temperance relates to a virtue called Abstinence. What are the other 2 virtues that temperance relates to?
Chastity & Modesty
Name 3 struggles that St Joan of Arc faced
Being refused by the commander to go to royal court
Being doubted by military leaders
Being on a battlefield at such a young age
Being shot by an arrow
Being captured
Being wrongly criminalised and sentenced to death
Name 5 fruits of the Holy Spirit
Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-control, and Chastity.
Summarise King Solomon’s story
1. Two women gave birth but one baby died while the other survived
2. One woman swapped the dead baby for the alive one
3. Both women claimed to be the mother of the same baby
4. King solomon ordered the baby to be cut in half
5. The real mother intervened while the other allowed the baby to die
6. King solomon decided who was the mother
How does the parable we learnt in class reflect our life with daily prayer?
If a corrupt, unrighteous judge eventually grants a request because of persistence, how much more will a loving, just God answer the prayers of His children who cry out to Him
What did the father do when his son returned back in the story we learnt? How is this similar to our relationship with God?
Welcomed him with open arms, threw a party despite the son spending all his money
God always welcomes us as long we return back humbly and regretful
During the trial of St Joan of Arc of heresy, she was asked whether she was in God’s grace. What did she answer?
If I am not, ___________ and If I am, ________
If I am not, may God put me there. If I am, may God keep me.
What is the phrase about trees and fruit that actually talk about virtues?
Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them