VIRTUES OF THE MONTH

SY 2019‐2020

JUNE
Orderliness: achieving our goals by doing the things we should do, when we 
should do them, and how we should do them. This is also involved with 
keeping oneself physically clean and neat and one’s belongings in good order.

JULY
Generosity: the attitude and habits we demonstrate when we give towards the 
needs of others in a willing and cheerful manner.

AUGUST
Fortitude: the courage to stand up for what is right, even in the face of 
pressure.

SEPTEMBER
Prudence: the virtue that allows us to determine what’s right and what’s wrong 
and then act accordingly. Prudence could also be called wisdom.

OCTOBER
Justice: giving to others what they are rightly due.

NOVEMBER
Temperance: controlling our desires and wants in order to achieve a greater 
good and meet our life goals. Temperance could also be called self-control.

DECEMBER
Assertiveness: achieving goals by setting appropriate boundaries, asking for help
when we need it, and being confident and positive about our abilities.
 JANUARY
Purposefulness: having a vision, clear focus, and concentration on goals.

FEBRUARY
Modesty: purity of heart in action, especially in regards to dress and speech.

MARCH
Peacefulness: having a sense of inner calm, no matter what is happening around
you.