1. The Cardinal Virtues

2. Prudence Prudence = good sense and wisdom
A prudent person has a plan for life and follows it
Will act so that the plan can be carried out
Does not jeopardize life plan by acting illegally or immorally

3. Justice
Is carried out when a a person gives to God and others what is due to them
What is due to God?
What is due to others?
Justice has to do with fairness

4. Fortitude Means the same as courage
Especially in a difficult situation
Helps to rise to a challenge and resist the temptation to give up or to give in
Examples of fortitude

5. Temperance Moderates the way we are attracted to pleasures
‘All things in moderation’
Helps us to practice self denial
Examples of everyday temperance