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Virtues

Welcome to the Virtues page! Scroll down to see any additional resources for the virtue of charity!

Newsletter

Newsletter for the Virtue of Charity

Recognizing our Students

Living with Charity, Student Recognition!

Books and Videos

Books:

Mother Teresa: The Smile of Calcutta by Charlotte Grossetete

Mother Teresa: The Smile of Calcutta

 

Virtues of the Saints:: 15 Heavenly Habits for Children by Calloway MIC Donald H and Patrick O’Hearn

Virtues of the Saints:: 15 Heavenly Habits for Children by Calloway MIC Donald H and Patrick O'Hearn

 

Videos:

Click on the following links to view a video about charity!

Tomkin the Catholic Cowboy Learns about Charity

God’s Story: Generosity

On the Road: Middle School Football Players Execute Life-Changing Play

Virtues | Catholic Central

Day 244: The Virtue of Charity- The Catechism in a Year 

The Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope, and Charity 

Examples of Charity

•Try to always put others first, just like Jesus!

•Share and help others without expecting a reward or recognition.

•Reuse to spread to spread gossip or hard words about others. 

•Participate and volunteer in community activities!

•Give comfort to someone who is struggling.

•Lend a helping hand to someone in need!

•Share your toys and supplies with other people. 

•Try your best to use kind words and to always give forgiveness. 

 

 

Remember JOY!

Jesus First

Others Second

Yourself Last

Saints Know for Showing Charity

St. Vincent de Paul: Patron Saint of Christian Charity

 

St. Louise de Marillac

 

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

 

St. Martin de Porres

 

St. Catherine of Sienna

 

St. Rose of Lima

 

St. Teresa of Calcutta

 

St. Veronica

Coloring Pages

Hallow

Click on the link below to listen to a 6-minute Litany to St. Michael for an increase of the virtue of charity!

Hallow: Victory over Vice