Theology of the Body for Teens Seventh Grade Curriculum 4.2 How Should I Act?

Bellwork Read: A “virtue” is a strong habit of doing good, one which actually becomes a part of who we are. For example, a person who develops a habit of telling the truth becomes an evermore truthful person. Write: List five different virtues and then write down the name of someone who exemplifies (is an example of) that virtue. Support your idea with at least one detail. For example, “Generosity – Fr. Bill exemplifies the virtue of generosity. He will go at any hour to the hospital to visit someone who is sick.”

Prayer of Saint Francis Opening Prayer Prayer of Saint Francis Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Amen.

To the Core—Main Ideas Read “To the Core” and jot down the most important ideas(s): Ideal human behaviors are called virtues. The more we practice virtue, the more truly human we are. Virtue puts our feelings, thoughts, and reactions back in order. Virtue makes what we do on the outside match who we really are on the inside. Like fish are meant to swim in the ocean, we are meant to be virtuous.

What is a vice? A “vice” is a strong habit of doing what is not good. It can become part of your character and distort the truth told by the language of your body. Read together last 3 paragraphs on p. 41. What is the problem with vices? Brainstorm with seatmate 5 different negative consequences. List on board.

God’s grace defeats vice! Read together p. 42 starting with “We know virtue is…” for 3 Paragraphs We accept God’s help through the grace in: Eucharist Reconciliation God’s grace helps us to become our true selves. God’s grace helps our actions match who we are and who we want to become.

If you ask me… 1. Three virtues I would like to grow in are _____________, _____________, and _____________. 2. If I ______________________ every day, I think I can grow in the virtue of __________________________.

Vocabulary Please know the definitions to these words/terms: Habit Virtue Vice Grace Sacrament Reconciliation Eucharist