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The Cardinal Virtues. The Cardinal Virtues Latin root word “ cardo ” which means “hinge” . Personal character strengths that direct us toward Christ-like behavior Provide discipline for our passions and emotions. These are “common sense” virtues, neglected, our character becomes weakened.
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The Cardinal Virtues Latin root word “cardo” which means “hinge”
Personal character strengths that direct us toward Christ-like behavior • Provide discipline for our passions and emotions. • These are “common sense” virtues, neglected, our character becomes weakened. • Used consistently, they support our endeavors to live a good life. The Cardinal Virtues
Prudence • Helps us to make correct/practical judgments. • It is the art of making sensible choices in the spur of the moment decisions. • It asks the question: “What is the right thing to do in this situation?” The Cardinal Virtues
The virtue that says that all people have rights and should have their basic needs met. Justice
Courage. Strength when confronted with difficulties. Fortitude
Perseverance in pursuing that which is good. Courage is not the absence of fear. To stand up for what is right in the face of pressure or circumstances when we are being called upon to step out of our usual patterns of behavior. Fortitude
Self control. A balanced use of God’s gifts. Temperance
A virtue of personal harmony and balance. Having temperance need not eliminate having a good time, it just reminds us that even good things can turn sour when we abuse them and allow them to control us. Temperance
An overall consistency in behavior patters. Living and practicing what you say you are Integrity
Stated Values Lived Values are those values that we claim are important to us. are the values we demonstrate in our actions.
Honesty. Being true to God and oneself. Who we are when we are alone as well. Genuiness
persons of integrity can admit mistakes and can alter behavior patterns Openness
The ability to identify with others, to feel their joys as well as their pain/sorrows as one’s own Empathy
Jesus did not simply call individuals to be persons of virtuous character; he wanted all of us to form communities where living in the Holy Spirit would become a way of life. Communities of Character