- The catechism of the Catholic church defines virtue as a habitual and firm disposition to do the good. Virtues are the building blocks for Christian moral living. They allow the person not only to perform good acts, but to give the best of one's self. The goal of a virtuous life is to become like God. There are Three Theological Virtues. Faith, hope, love which includes charity. And these virtues are theological because they are gifts that are given to us by God at baptism and their purpose is to lead us back to God. The Four Cardinal Moral Virtues are prudence, fortitude patience, and justice, are prudence, fortitude patience, and justice, and they are gained through human efforts and the natural purpose of the practice of these virtues in our lives. One of the greatest gifts we can give to our students is the desired to grow in virtue. Education to the virtues and Catholic tradition integrates the experience of God. To develop these virtues in our students, we expose them to various experiences and stories that model each virtue and help them to understand how important each one is. Since our teachers are role models to our students, our educators display these virtues every day in order to reinforce them. We need to watch others who have already acquired the virtues to help us choose the good life. This will help us to understand, to feel, and to do what is morally appropriate in the given circumstances. It requires children to be motivated, and to be ready, and to have the aptitude to learn from others. Students should also be given the opportunity to write reflections, develop skits, and engage in goal setting to help them process how a life of virtue can shape their lives. Developing virtues helps a child to feel that they are leading a more purposeful life. In our classrooms, children participate in practical life activities in order to learn virtues such as service and helpfulness. Many of our school boards have highlighted specific virtues each month. This allows for students to be recognized individually for some of the amazing deeds that they have shared with others in their school communities. Schools have reported that learning the virtues has helped to make our school better and feelings among students are more harmonious. And for our new kids to our school, it helps to create and give a warm feeling and a nice atmosphere. We speak about faith, but it is really in doing and living the faith that brings a greater joy in walking that mission. It gives us a sense of a higher purpose to love and serve the Lord and each other. Living our faith, sharing mercy, and loving each other through deeds, words, and prayer is what we are called to do.