Matthew 14:13-21

SAINT OF THE DAY

St. ___________________________

● Pray for us

Miriam of Nazareth
● Teach us your ways and lead us to Jesus
Give an example of an action of those who
allow chance, external events and
circumstances to decide for them.
Elements in Making Moral Decisions
 3rd

Quarter :Lesson 2

Making Moral Decision

Let’s Read!

For 5 minutes, read pages 136 - 137 of your E-book.

Jumbled Letters

a. Examine the jumbled letters given to form a word.

(Words/Terms from EBook p. 136-137)
Jumbled Letters

DNEERUPC
Jumbled Letters

TEMRECAPEN
Jumbled Letters

OTITFERDU
Jumbled Letters

SCUJEIT
Jumbled Letters

HI FTA
Jumbled Letters

EHOP
Jumbled Letters

HTARCYI
What do you call these words?

JUSTICE PRUDENCE

FORTITUDE TEMPERANCE

HOPE FAITH CHARITY

Four Cardinal Virtues

JUSTICE PRUDENCE

FORTITUDE TEMPERANCE

TEMPERANCE PRUDENCE FORTITUDE JUSTICE

Three Theological Virtues

FAITH HOPE CHARITY

How significant are these theological and
cardinal virtues in all our decision making?
Four Cardinal Virtues

TEMPERANCE PRUDENCE FORTITUDE JUSTICE

Four Cardinal Virtues TEMPERANCE

“The virtue of moderation or self-mastery”

● Management of emotions, drives, impulses
● Not engaging excessively in only one pursuit
● Exceptional self-discipline
Four Cardinal Virtues PRUDENCE
“The virtue of good moral judgement or wisdom”
● Ability to discern what is truly good in every
circumstance and choose the right means to
achieve it.
● The opposite of legalism and self-centered pride.
Four Cardinal Virtues FORTITUDE
“The virtue of moral strength or moral courage”
● Capacity to resist temptation and pursue what is
good despite obstacles
● Ability to endure, overcome difficulties, and
sacrifice to do what is good
Four Cardinal Virtues JUSTICE
“The firm will to give person their due”
● Genuine respect for all
persons, compassionate to
the needy, and firm sense
of responsibility
Three Theological Virtues

FAITH HOPE CHARITY

Three Theological Virtues FAITH
“The virtue of believing in God and HOPE
seeking to know and do His will”
CHARITY
(CCC 1814)
● To give value and nurture a relationship with God.
● Every experience is an opportunity to encounter
God.
Three Theological Virtues FAITH
“The virtue by which we desire and HOPE
actively await the promise of God’s
CHARITY
Kingdom and our own sharing in
God’s eternal life”

● To confront everyday realities and problems

with joy that stems from the unshakable
certainty in the fulfillment of God’s promises.
Three Theological Virtues FAITH
“The mother of all virtues” HOPE
● Love is the primary source of and CHARITY
motivation for growing in all the
other virtues.
● To live life exemplifying love for God through acts
of service to others.
Jesus Christ and Us
Christian Decision-Making
Authentic Christian decision-making
is not merely following a series of steps
or principles.
It is making moral decisions in relation to
a person --- Jesus Christ.
Stand beside the earliest
roads, ask the pathways
of old. Which is the way
to good, and walk it; thus
you will find rest for your
souls
Jeremiah 6:16
Jesus Christ and Us

Christian Decision-Making
Jesus’ Life and Teachings
Our personal, loving “I am the light of
knowledge of Jesus the world.
Christ should shape Whoever follows
the way we make me will not walk
our everyday moral in darkness, but
decisions. will have the light
of life”
John 8:12
Jesus Christ and Us
Christian Decision-Making
Exemplar, Jesus Christ
● A source of true wisdom
and understanding.
● A source of strength to
make good moral choices.
● An exemplar who motivates
us to become the person of
virtue we strive to through
our moral choices.
Jesus’ Life and Teachings
“I am the light of
the world.
Whoever follows
me will not walk
in darkness, but
will have the light
of life”
John 8:12
Jesus Christ and Us

Christian Decision-Making

Exemplar, Jesus Christ Even in the

most difficult
The Agony in the Garden moments of His
“Father, if you are willing, take life, Jesus
this cup away from me; still, remained the
not my will but Yours be done.” perfect example
Luke 22:42 of courage,
faithfulness, and
love.
Jesus Christ and Us

Christian Decision-Making

Exemplar, Jesus Christ

As Christians, we believe
that Christ, who knows
suffering, pain, and death,
but more importantly love, is
our own companion at our
own crossroads.
Christian Decision-Making

1. From among all the cardinal and theological virtues,

we specified, which of these do you find very helpful
in your life?
2. How does this virtue help you in your decision
making?
How does Jesus Christ
guide you into making
moral decisions?