CARDINAL

VIRTUES
What is Cardinal Virtues?
~ These virtues are acquired which
means that we can attain them and
increase them by constant practice.
~ They are called cardinalfrom the
latin word "cardo" meaning hinge.
~ Like the hinges that hold adoor and
allow it to swing, the cardinal virtues hold
up our moral life.
~ They are like skeleton on which our
ordinary moral life hang on.
4 Cardinal
Virtues
(1) PRUDENCE
(2) FORTITUDE
(3) TEMPERANCE
(4) JUSTICE
PRUDEN
CE
~The virtue that enables us to make proper
choices, avoiding extremes (too much or to
little).
~ Means being able to govern and discipline
oneself with reason, in speech and in actions.
~ When you are a prudent you know how to
make good judgement and make balanced
decisions.
~The ability to make right choices in life.
 FORTITUDE
TEMPERANCE
JUSTICE