Virtues
What is a virtue?
A habitual and firm disposition to do good.
What type of virtues are faith, hope, and charity?
Theological Virtues
Why is faith a theological virtue?
Through the gift of faith, God gives us the power to believe in all that he reveals and teaches.
What does hope give us the strength to desire?
Heaven and Eternal Life
What is charity?
The virtue of supernatural love of God and neighbor.
What are the four cardinal virtues?
Prudence, justice,
fortitude, and temperance
When did we receive the theological virtues?
At our Baptism
How should you protect and nourish the gift of faith?
By continually making conscious and free acts of faith.
What does hope keep us away from?
Worldly Goods
Why is charity the greatest?
It unites us to the God who is Love.
Which cardinal virtue enables us to give what is rightfully owed to God and our neighbor?
Justice
Why are these virtues called "theological?"
Because they are closely connected to God.
What is a way to make an act of faith?
Prayer
How do we know that God will never abandon us, even in our most difficult times?
HOPE!
How is the theological virtue of charity different from these other kinds of love?
It is not just an emotion. It involves an act of will—to will the true good of another.
Which cardinal virtue gives us the strength to do what is good, especially when it is difficult or involves suffering?
Fortitude
What is the greatest virtue?
Charity
What is faith sometimes misunderstood as?
Something that is unreasonable or "without evidence"
How is the virtue of hope different from optimism?
Optimism is the view that our lives on earth will keep getting better and better. Hope is the virtue that allows us to trust that God is with us throughout the ups and downs of our earthly life. Hope gives us a firm foundation upon which to trust that God is always with us, drawing us to eternal life with him.
Why is Jesus the greatest example of charity?
Jesus offered his life for us even though it involved unimaginable pain and Jesus loved people who did not like him—he even loved those who cruelly mocked and tortured him.
Which cardinal virtue helps us make wise decisions in
our daily lives?
Prudence
What is the source of our faith, hope, and charity?
God
What three things does the virtue of faith enable us to believe?
Belief in God, everything he has revealed to
us, and everything the Church teaches.
What are some ways that hope builds upon and strengths the virtue of faith?
Answers may include hope gives us the strength to desire Heaven and eternal life; hope keeps our eyes fixed on eternal happiness with God rather than worldly goods; hope gives us the strength to trust that God will keep his promises. Through hope, we can trust that God will provide us with the grace we need to reach Heaven. Hope keeps us from getting discouraged, especially when we face suffering; and hope allows us to trust that God will bring good out of any suffering or challenge we face.
Why is charity self-sacrificial?
It requires us to will another’s good, even if it is difficult or does not feel good.