examples i show courage when i listen to the little voice...

Courage means standing up for something you believe in.

EXAMPLES

I show courage when I listen to the little voice inside me

that tells me when something is wrong.

I show courage when I stand up for my faith

even when others are against me.

Stories from the Bible

Read: Esther 4:9-16

Esther shows courage when she tells Mordecai

that she will speak to the king

and she will accept death if the king so chooses.

Reflection

#1

Do you let others know that you won’t

compromise your values?

#2

Do you try to organize ways

to stand up against

activities that are wrong like child labour?

Compassion means helping other people

whether they are your friend or not.

EXAMPLES

I show compassion when I clean out my closet

and give my clothes to others.

I show compassion by helping someone that is hurt.

Stories from the Bible

Read: Luke 10:30-37

Reflection

#1

How can you show compassion?

Do you know a charity that you can help?

#2

Do you stop bullying when

you see it happen?

#3

Do you care about the person

that was hurt? How can you show that

you care?

Unity means sticking together.

EXAMPLES

I can show unity by being a good friend.

I can show unity by welcoming someone new

into my circle of friends.

I can show unity by encouraging my friends

to do the best they can.

Stories from the Bible

Read: Ruth 1:14-19

This story shows how Ruth decided to stick with

Naomi even though Naomi’s life was difficult.

Reflection

#1

How do you show your friends that you support them?

#2

Do you show that you are a true friend by

standing up for your friends when others

are unkind to them?

Hope means great joy.

Hope means sharing with others

so that you may bring joy to them.

EXAMPLES

Christmas is a time of Hope. I can help others feel

hopeful by bringing in canned goods to school.

I can show hope by telling the story of how

Jesus was born.

Stories from the Bible

Read: Luke 2:1-15

This story shows great joy,

for Jesus our Saviour is born.

Reflection

#1

Why is Christmas time so special?

#2

What are some things

you can do at school, at home

and in the community

to share God’s love with others?

Wisdom is learning to make good choices.

EXAMPLES

I can show wisdom by asking a teacher to help me

when I am having a hard time

solving a problem with another student.

I can show wisdom by understanding that

caring, sharing and having friends

is more important than being rich.

Stories from the Bible

Read: 1 Kings 3:5-12

Solomon shows wisdom by asking God for the gift

understanding so that Solomon could help his people.

Reflection

#1

Have you ever noticed that

many rich people are unhappy?

#2

What good choices can you make that will

bring happiness to your life and others’?

#3

Do you make good choices by being polite?

By obeying the rules? By sharing?

Reverence and respect means treating others

the way you want them to treat you.

EXAMPLES

I show respect by asking permission

before using someone’s things.

I show respect for others by seeing them as my equal

even though they look and act differently than I.

Stories from the Bible

Read: Acts 17:

Peter forgets that he is not alone.

He gave up on Jesus and regretted his words.

Reflection

#1

Do you remember that

Jesus always loves

and respects you?

#2

Does Jesus respect children?

#3

Do you act respectfully towards your friends?

Towards people who are not your friends?

Perseverance means working hard and not giving up.

EXAMPLES

I show perseverance when I stick with something

until it is finished.

I show perseverance when I do not give up.

Stories from the Bible

Read: Luke 22:56-62

Peter forgets that he is not alone.

He gave up on Jesus and regretted his words.

Reflection

#1

Has there ever been a time that you felt like giving up?

#2

Has anyone ever given

you encouragement

to keep trying

with something you started?

Integrity means making choices that help you

be the best person you can be.

EXAMPLES

I show integrity when I stand up for what I believe in.

I don’t worry about what is cool. I do what is right.

I show integrity when I use my talents when I’m alone

and when I’m with others.

Stories from the Bible

Read: Daniel 3:17-28

Meshach, Shadrach and Abednego show integrity

when they stand up for what they believe in.

Reflection

#1

How do you show integrity?

Do you stand up for what you believe in?

#2

Do you use your talents?

Do you share them with others?

#3

Do you do your best

even when no one is looking?

Responsibility means making good choices

and being reliable.

EXAMPLES

I am responsible when I do my homework.

I am responsible when I help my family at home.

I am responsible when I talk about God.

Stories from the Bible

Read: Matthew 28:19-20

Jesus asks his disciples to be responsible

by telling everyone they meet about God’s love for them.

Reflection

#1

Do you talk about God

and how much he loves us?

#2

Do you take care of yourself

and others?

Justice means if you think that something isn’t fair,

you try changing it.

EXAMPLES

I show justice for others when I talk to adults

that can help change an unfair situation.

I show justice by playing fairly with others.

Stories from the Bible

Read: Numbers 27:1-11

This story shows how five women received justice

from the people and from God.

Reflection

#1

Think about how you feel when others are

being unfair towards you?

Do you want to play fairly with others?

#2

Think about how good it feels

to share equally with others.