2025-2026 Monthly Virtue Calendar
Education in Virtue
Reflections regarding the four cardinal virtues-Justice, Prudence, Fortitude and Temperance- and the virtues that fall under those main virtues will focus on knowledge, belief, development of virtue in daily life and celebration/recognition of how we have incorporated the virtues in our lives and continue to grow them.
Cardinal Virtues
Justice: Giving to each, beginning with God, what is due him
Prudence: (Diligence): Enables one to reason and act rightly in all situations
Fortitude: (Courage):Enables one to endure difficulties for what is good
Temperance: Enables one to be moderate in the pleasure and use of created goods
August
Justice: Responsibility (Duty) is…fulfilling your duties; accepting the consequences of all of your actions.
September
Prudence: Docility is…willingness to be taught.
October
Fortitude: Patience is… bearing present difficulties calmly.
November
Temperance: Self-Control is…joyful mastery over one's passions and desires.
December
Justice: Gratitude …thankful disposition of mind and heart.
January
Prudence: Foresight (Preparedness) is… consideration of the consequences of one's intentional and unintentional actions; thinking ahead.
February
Fortitude: Perseverance (Persistence) is…Taking the steps necessary to carry out objectives in spite of difficulties.
March
Temperance: Modesty(Propriety) is…purity of heart in action, especially in regards to dress and speech.
April
Justice: Obedience is…assenting to rightful authority without hesitation or resistance.
May
Prudence: Prudence is… giving to each, beginning with God, what is due to him.