Virtues can be defined as the heart of our moral life. Virtues are healthy, good habits that help us to do good and empower us to become what God wants us to be. These personal qualities emphasize that who we are affects what we do. There are two types of virtues, Theological and Cardinal virtues.
             Theological Virtues: The theological virtues can be defined as gifts from God that empower us to be good so that we may do good. The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity. These enable us to live in relationship to the Blessed Trinity. These virtues serve as a basis of a Christian moral life.
             1. Faith- this theological virtue enables us to believe in God and all that God has revealed to us. Christians must cultivate their faith but must also proclaim it, bear witness to it, and spread it to others.
             2. Charity- this virtue is the greatest of virtues. It empowers us to "love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbors as ourselves for the love of God." Charity enables us to observe the Commandments and love everyone, including our enemies.
             Cardinal Virtues- the cardinal virtues are the source of all other good habits. We gain these virtues through education and repeated practice in using them. Prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance are the cardinal virtues.
             1. Prudence- Prudence is practical wisdom, the virtue of responsible decision-making. Prudence uses memory, foresight, imagination, and openness to learning to help our intellects discover what is good in every situation. Prudence permeates all other cardinal virtues, giving them direction and control as we make conscientious decisions.
             2. Fortitude- Fortitude gives us the strength and courage to stand firm with our own convictions and to do the right and moral thing. Fortitude helps us to resist temptation and to overcome obstacles to living a good life.
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