Values A
Returning a borrowed item in the same condition it was received demonstrates this quality
Responsibility / Accountability
Waiting calmly for your turn without complaining is an exercise in this virtue
Patience
Telling the truth even when you might face consequences for your mistakes is the essence of this trait
Honesty
The one who betrayed Jesus with a kiss
Judas
The mother of St. Augustine
St. Monica
Speaking to others with politeness and acknowledging their inherent worth
Respect
Willingness to give your time or resources to help others without expecting anything in return
Generosity / Charity
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person by imagining yourself in their situation
Empathy
The parable that teaches us to use, hone, and develop our God-given skills
Parable of the Talents
The son of St. Augustine
Adeodatus
Staying committed to a friend, a cause, or a country through difficult times
Loyalty
Managing your own impulses and emotions to achieve a long-term goal
Self-discipline / Temperance
Choosing to let go of resentment toward someone who has wronged you
Forgiveness
The apostle that denied Jesus three times
Peter
The father of St. Augustine
Patricius
The internal drive to keep going toward a goal despite facing repeated failures or obstacles
Perseverance
Having a modest view of one's own importance and being free from pride or arrogance
Humility
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that remain consistent even when no one is watching
Integrity
The name of the person who helped Jesus carry his cross
Simon of Cyrene
The long time friend of St. Augustine - considered as the dearest and closest friend.
St. Alypius
Acting with bravery to do what is right, especially in the face of fear or social pressure
Courage
The commitment to fairness and the belief that everyone should receive what they deserve according to the law and ethics
Justice
The capacity to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, and common sense is often considered the "master" virtue
Wisdom
The age of Jesus when Mary and Joseph lost him during the feast of the passover in Jerusalem
12
The mentor and the one who helped St. Augustine to convert to Christianity
St. Ambrose