Create a table with two columns: Theological Virtues and Cardinal Virtues.On a separate sheet of paper, have students do the following: List the seven virtues on the board in random order. Invite them to keep the index card in an important place as a reminder of the virtues they are pursuing. On the other side, invite them to write a short and simple praying asking for God’s help. On one side have them write the name of the virtue they need the most. Justice: Did you try to be fair with others?.Temperance: Did you overindulge in anything (food, candy, TV, games, etc.)?.Charity: Did you fail to love when you were needed by others?.Hope: Did you struggle to find hope in difficult times?.Faith: Did you falter in your belief in God?.Which virtues did you live out? Which virtues would have helped? Guide them in a short reflection on the virtues: Which of the virtues do your students think they need the most? The point is to invite students to apply what they have learned about each of the virtues. There isn’t a right or wrong answer for the stories. Samaritan: He showed the theological virtue of charity and the cardinal virtues of prudence, fortitude, and justice.Priest/Levite: They needed the theological virtue of charity and the cardinal virtues of fortitude and justice.Read each story aloud and ask the students to explain how the people in the stories either showed a virtue or needed a virtue.įor example, in the Parable of the Good Samaritan: Pick a few Scripture stories or invite the students to offer their own suggestions. Practice: Scripture and the Seven Virtues Together, have them come up with a single definition. Then have each student join the other students with the same virtue.Have them rewrite the descriptions of the virtues in the Catechism in ways that students can understand. Divide each of the virtues up among the class.Give students a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church or print out copies of paragraphs 1803-1829. Present: The Catechism and Catholic Virtues (Older Students) Or, if they are using digital devices, invite them to pick an emoji that fits best. To strengthen their understanding of the meaning of each of the virtues, have the students draw a simple picture to accompany the synonym. Next to each virtue, have them write a synonym to remember the meaning (see the list below). Catholic Virtues Lesson Activities Present: The Seven Catholic VirtuesĪs students watch the video, have them list each of the seven virtues under two columns: I use this lesson planning checklist to create lesson plans.
Students will feel determined to grow in the virtue they need the most.SWBAT select the best ways to grow in at least one of the theological and cardinal virtues.SWBAT categorize and differentiate between the theological virtues and cardinal virtues.Students will be able to ( SWBAT) list and define each of the seven Catholic virtues.This lesson plan provides an introduction to these seven Catholic virtues and helps young people create the habits to grow in each one of them. These virtues include the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity (love) and the four cardinal virtues of prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice. There are seven important Catholic virtues to introduce to our students so that they can integrate them into their lives. One of the greatest gifts we can give to our students is the desire to grow in virtue.