1. VIRTUES

2. What do you think it means?
Have you ever heard the phrase:
“Patience is a virtue”
???
What do you think it means?

3. What is the difference…
between… A VALUE and A VIRTUE?

4. There CAN be overlap between VALUES & VIRTUES
A VALUE is a quality, characteristic, activity, person, or idea about which you feel strongly.
A VIRTUE is a particularly good, or beneficial quality/ moral excellence
There CAN be overlap between VALUES & VIRTUES
BUT… to sum up?...

5. A VIRTUE IS:
Goodness

6. Are you a good person? Try this quiz to find out!
you-a-good-person.aspx

7. In your groups:
Make a list of as many qualities as you can possibly think of that would make someone a good/virtuous person.
THINK ABOUT:
What qualities would you look for in a friend?
What qualities would you look for in someone you are seeing?
Can you think of someone you admire? What qualities do they possess that make them admirable?

8. Examples of Virtues Assertiveness Creativity Caring Determination
Consideration Enthusiasm
Compassion Forgiveness
Confidence Friendliness
Courage Honesty

9. Helpfulness Modesty
Humility Patience
Integrity Perseverance
Joyfulness Reliability
Kindness Respect
Love Self-Discipline
Loyalty Trust
Thankfulness Understanding
Tact Tolerance

10. What virtues do you think are your strengths?
Take this quiz to find out!
t-is-your-virtue/index.html

11. Are there any virtues you think you need to work on?

12. Make a list:
Use the lists around the room, your own ideas, or lists on previous slides for reference.
Make a list of 5 virtues you think you could improve on.
Beside each, list three examples of situations in which this virtue would be helpful.
We will use this list next class.