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Lesson 6: Christian Virtues: Prepared By: Mr. Esmhel B. Briones

This document provides an overview of Christian virtues. It defines virtue as a disposition to do good that makes one perform good acts and give one's best. It discusses the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. It also examines the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. Finally, it encourages developing virtues through prayer and actions and entrusting oneself to God.

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Lesson 6: Christian Virtues: Prepared By: Mr. Esmhel B. Briones

This document provides an overview of Christian virtues. It defines virtue as a disposition to do good that makes one perform good acts and give one's best. It discusses the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. It also examines the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. Finally, it encourages developing virtues through prayer and actions and entrusting oneself to God.

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Lesson 6:

Christian Virtues
Prepared by:
Mr. Esmhel B. Briones
Lesson 6: Christian Virtues
Virtue

“It is a habitual and firm disposition to do good. It makes the


person not only perform good acts, but also give the best of
himself. In moral life, virtue refers to any developed capacity
of the mind or will to accomplish moral good” (CCC, 1803)
“In Christian life, virtue is linked directly with the action of
the Holy Spirit within us, including His ‘Gifts’ and ‘Fruits’”
(CFC, 979)
“The desire to do right is there, but the power is not. Who can
free me from this body under the power of death? All praise to
God, through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Rom. 7:18, 24f)
Lesson 6: Christian Virtues
Cardinal Virtues
“Prudence is the virtue that disposes practical reason to
discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose
the right means to achieving it.” (CCC, 1906)
“Justice is the moral virtue that consists in the constant firm
will to give what is due to God and neighbor.” (CCC, 1807)
“Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in
difficulties and constancy in pursuit of good.” (CCC, 1808)
“Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the
attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of
created goods. It ensures the will’s mastery over instincts and
keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable.” (CCC,
1809)
Lesson 6: Christian Virtues
Theological Virtues
“The human virtues are rooted in the theological
virtues, which adapt man’s faculties for participation
in the divine nature and in the theological virtues
directly to God. They dispose Christians to live in a
relationship with the Holy Spirit. They have the One
and Triune God for their origin, motive and object”
(CCC, 1812)
The theological virtues are faith, hope and love.
Lesson 6: Christian Virtues
Theological Virtues
“Faith is the theological virtue by which we believe in
God and believe all that He has said and revealed to
us, and that Holy Church proposes for our belief,
because He is truth itself” (CCC, 1814).
“Hope is the theological virtue by which we desire the
Kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness,
placing our trust in Christ’s promise and relying not on
our own strength” (CCC, 1817).
“Charity/Love is the theological virtue by which we
love God above all things for His own sake, and our
neighbor as ourselves for the love of God” (CCC, 1822).
Lesson 6: Christian Virtues
Theological Virtues
“the goal of a virtuous life is to become like God” (St.
Gregory of Nyssa, De beatitudinibus, 1: PG 44, 1200D).
“Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect.” (Mt.
5:48)
Praying for Virtues
Supplication is a prayer of petition asking something
from our Father.
“And all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer,
believing, you shall receive” (Mt. 21:22).
Lesson 5:
Moral Norms and Conscience
Life’s Response: Start doing actions which you hope to
develop as virtues now.
Have faith and entrust yourself to the Lord.
Think positive.
Love and be happy.
Think before you act.
Treat others with respect and understanding.
Control your desires and passions.
End of Lesson

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