Cardinal Virtues

Question 1

_________________ is setting your mind to do hard things for others because of the respect they deserve as a child of God. (Example: St. Martin de Porres - he helped those in need regardless of wealth, race, or ethnic background).

Answer 1

Justice

Question 2

________________is the ability to do what is good and right all of the time, even when doing so might be very challenging. This virtue gives you the courage to pick yourself up and keep going after you stumble, fall or make a mistake. (Example: Venerable Augustus Tolton - he escaped slavery, went to Rome to become a priest and came back to the United States, and was the first to establish two African-American churches.)

Answer 2

Fortitude = FEARLESS

Question 3

__________________helps you determine the difference between right and wrong. From a growth mindset perspective, this virtue helps you make the right choices, such as when to ask for help, when to rethink what you’re doing, and how to know which obstacles are the right ones to attack. (Example: St. Therese of Lisieux - she learned to get along with her fellow sister even though they didn’t always get along.

Answer 3

Prudence

Question 4

__________________helps you to be disciplined and have self-control. It’s the virtue that helps you moderate your physical desires and prevents you from going overboard. From a growth mindset perspective, this virtue keeps you focused and aware of the task. (Example: Venerable Teresita Quevedo)

Answer 4

Temperance

Question 5

A ______________ is a good habit that helps us to act according to God’s love for us.

Answer 5

virtue

Question 6

The four _________________ virtues help to shape our character and have a pure heart that is open to God’s will.

Answer 6

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