Acting on Virtues
what does your family's actions show?
the values it holds to be most important
what do we face when trying to do the right thing?
Challenges
Why are they called, "Living"?
because they are shown through how we act and treat others
Define Pressure
The trials, suffering, and burdens life that can be used for spiritual refinement.
Explore-
explore how values are formed in the family
what is another word (2 words) for virtue?
Good Habit
What has God given us to help face those challenges?
The gifts of the Holy Spirit
Why are they called, "Treasures"?
Because they are more valuable than money or material things
That which is considered worthy, important, or desirable in the eyes of God.
Examine-
examine the influence we have on others by our Christian living
An example of this is when friends pressure you it leads us to...
follow Jesus' teachings
What are the attitude and actions we hold called?
Living Treasures
Define Hospitality
The virtue of offering Christ-centered love, kindness and generosity to all people especially strangers
Decide-
decide ways in which we can put our values into action
Define Virtue
A habitual and firm disposition to do the good, enabling a person to act according to reason, faith, and God’s will
Is pressure from friends bad all the time?
No
They are ____ and _____
Intangible & eternal
What is the difference between Value and Virtue?
When combined, values act as the "ideal" (what we believe in), while virtues act as the "reality" (how we actually behave).
What can you do to help?
Start doing the right thing even when its tough
What does doing the right thing help do?
It helps make your Family centered around the right and the good.
What does these challenges do?
Helps make you grow closer to God
Why are our actions and attitudes called, "Living Treasures"?
Because they are considered eternal, intangible assets that shape our character, influence others, and have lasting value beyond material possessions.
What do you think of when you hear, "Values and Virtues"?
Combining values and virtues creates a complete, actionable framework for ethical living, where values represent the high-level principles or beliefs we hold dear, and virtues represent the realized, habitual behaviors that bring those values to life.
Why is this important
essential for navigating life with purpose; guides behavior in crises and aligns daily actions with long-term goals.