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The Virtues

The Virtues. Cultivating Character. Topics. Virtues Theological Virtues Cardinal Virtues. Objectives. Understand that virtues are character strengths that we develop over time through consistent use Know that the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love are gifts from God. Objectives.

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The Virtues

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  1. The Virtues CultivatingCharacter

  2. Topics • Virtues • Theological Virtues • Cardinal Virtues

  3. Objectives • Understand that virtues are character strengths that we develop over time through consistent use • Know that the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love are gifts from God

  4. Objectives • Understand that Cardinal Virtues of prudence, fortitude, justice and temperance. • A virtuous person is a person of integrity. • Appreciating that an important aspect of the moral life is creating communities of character.

  5. Character

  6. Character • the features and attributes that make up our individuality • Refers to the inclinations toward goodness or evil that are part of the fabric of a person’s being.

  7. Character Is Shaped By Many Elements

  8. Family Background

  9. Habitual Patterns of Behavior

  10. Influence of our friends

  11. Genetic Makeup

  12. Religious Upbringing

  13. Good Character • Results when we cultivate our unique traits and use them in positive ways

  14. Virtues • Character strengths • From the Latin meaning “strength and power” • Good qualities • Positive habits and patterns of behavior

  15. Virtues • Helps us to build and strengthen our character • Habits of the heart • A sense of self discipline

  16. Vices

  17. Vices • Are character weaknesses • Bad qualities, habits and patterns of behavior • Negative behavior patterns

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