Catechism of the Catholic Church
What is the definition of Prudence?
It is practical wisdom. It enables us to discern our good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it.
Name 1 of the 3 human weaknesses that undermine counsel and cause rushed decisions. (Hint: Session at Mike's house)
Impulse, Passion or Stubbornness
The more virtuous person is the one who:
A. struggles with sin, yet chooses to do the right thing
B. naturally gravitates to doing the right thing
B. naturally gravitates to doing the right thing, out of good habit.
Who is the author of 'The Art of Living'?
Edward Sri
Name a Saint who talks about Prudence
St. Thomas Aquinas
What are the 4 cardinal virtues?
Prudence, Temperance, Justice, Fortitude
Complete the phrase: Prudence: "The ___________ of the Virtues"
Charioteer
Name one or two feelings we experience when we fail to manage our emotions with the virtue of prudence
1. Insecurity
2. Pride / Vanity
3. Fear / Lack of Courage
4. Guit
Which activity gave the author and his wife PTSD?
Colorado Whitewater Rafting.
Acceptable answers: Kayaking/Canoeing
Name a character in the bible who practices prudence
Abigail (1 Samuel 25);
Joseph - husband of Mary (Matthew 1);
King Solomon (1 Kings 3);
Daniel (Daniel 2:14);
Esther (Esther 4-7)
A virtue is a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ disposition to do the good
habitual & firm
Name the 3 subvirtues of Prudence
Counsel, Judgement and Decisiveness
Often, practicing virtues or living them out is commonly associated with the _ _ _ _ _ _
Muscle
Years ago when the author's daughter was a child, what foolish mistake did he make that caused disappointment and sadness to her?
He forgot to strap the piano given by his friend to the truck and it fell out while the truck was making a turn
"Virtue is not found in extremes, but in prudence."
Which Saint is this quote by?
St Vincent de Paul
Fill in the blanks: According to the CCC, the virtuous person does what is good:
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- Consistently
- Easily
- Promptly
- Joyfully
Prudence requires us to actively _ _ _ _ _ _ _ our situation and choices
Discern
On the flipside, our lack of virtue _____________ affects those around us :(
Negatively
What was the wonderful present Beth gave to Dr Edward Sri for his birthday that he treasured dearly?
[Hint: It was a framed photo of: Sportsman, team he played for (200), why that photo got famous (200), any possible keywords/facts from the book that made this moment magical (200)]
Framed photo of: Michael Jordan (200) shooting his last shot (200) as a Chicago Bull (200). This was a clutch shot that won them the NBA series (200)
(Page 46)
Other acceptable keywords for 200 points:
• Dr Edward Sri big fan of Chicago Bulls (200)
• 1998 NBA Finals (200)
• 5.6 seconds left on the clock (200)
• Beat Utah Jazz 87 to 86 (200)
• Michael Jordan practicing that very shot thousands of times (200)
Which Saint said..
"In order to wear down our vices, we should perform many acts of the contrary virtue"
St Francis de Sales
What is the goal of living a virtuous life?
To be like God
What is the hardest part of growing in virtue?
Relying on God's grace
Share a story of you practicing prudence or a learning point on prudence in your life!
Everyone go!
Which person did the author get inspiration from for the book title 'The Art of Living'?
Fr Joseph Ratzinger aka Pope Benedict XVI
'Love without virtue is but weakness and disorder; by virtue it becomes the accomplishment of all duties.' Who was the nineteenth-century preacher who quoted this?
Fr. Henri-Dominique Lacordaire