religion virtues

what is a virtue (definition)

a habitual and firm disposition to do good

what is prudence

disposes the practical reason to discern in every circumstance our true good and to choose the right means for achieving it

what is justice

consists in the firm and constant will to give God and neighbor their due

what is fortitude

ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good

what is temperance

moderates the attraction of the pleasures of the senses and provides balance in the use of created goods

what is the theological virtues (definition)

foundation of christian moral activity, they are infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of acting as his children and if meriting eternal life

what is faith

we believe in God and believe all that he has revealed to us and that holy church proposes for our belief

what is hope

we desire and with steadfast trust await from God eternal life and the graces to merit it

what is charity

we love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves for love of God

what are the cardinal virtues

prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance

what are the theological virtues

faith, hope, charity