Virtue-Vice Situations

Directions: Read each story. Then answer the questions identifying which virtue or vice is being demonstrated by the character in the story. Make sure to explain why you feel that virtue or vice is being shown.

1.Mark is afraid to speak out or stand up for himself. His family and friends keep telling him that he has many good qualities and should believe in himself more. One day, he sees a smaller kid being bullied in the hallway. Instead of walking away, Mark approaches the bully and tells him to cut it out. What virtue/vice is Mark showing and how is he living out this virtue/vice?

2.Amanda really enjoys social media. Every day after school she goes on Instagram, Snap Chat and Twitter for hours. For Lent she decides to cut back on this and use that time to do something else more productive. What virtue/vice is Amanda showing and how is she living out this virtue/vice?

3.Vince wasn’t really sure what to do. His parents had been fighting a lot and they recently talked about getting a divorce. Vince has been very distracted in everything he usually does like school, sports, and he even hasn’t felt like hanging out with his friends. One day, Vince decides to go his older neighbor whose parents had gotten divorced a few years ago to find out what to do. What virtue or vice is Vince showing and how is he demonstrating this virtue?

4.Bridget has noticed that her friend Nancy has been hanging out with another group of friends. Bridget is having a big party coming up and decides not to invite Nancy to the party for not being a loyal friend. What virtue or vice is Bridget demonstrating and how is she living out this virtue or vice?

5.Eric works in sales at a major technology company making well over $100,000 per year. He thinks making money is the most important goal people should have. One night while out after work one of Eric’s coworker introduces him to one of his friends who works for a nonprofit company assisting the homeless. Once Eric learns that this friend turned down a higher paying job at a more prestigious company to for the job to help the homeless Eric mocks him passing up more money. What virtue or vice is Eric showing and how is he demonstrating this virtue or vice?

6. Sarah is a terrific soccer player but recently has let it take over her life. She used to volunteer at a service group at her Church and participated in several clubs after school but quit those so she could dedicate more time to practice. Sarah has spent much less time with her family and continually skips out on family events for soccer. What virtue or vice is Sarah showing and how is she demonstrating this virtue or vice?

7.On her way out to an important meeting for work, Sue witnesses a car crash happen several cars in front of her. She knows this meeting is very important but decides to stop and help the people involved in the crash and be late to the meeting. What virtue or vice is Sue showing and how is she demonstrating this virtue or vice?

8.Ben decides to give his friend the homework assignment for science to let him copy. After class, his teacher pulls him and his friend aside and accuses them of cheating. Ben refuses to admit his role in cheating and denies any responsibility saying that it was his friend’s fault. What virtue or vice is Ben showing and how is he demonstrating this virtue or vice?

9.Sandra signs up to go on a Midnight Run with her school to deliver food to the homeless. However, the morning of the service project, Sandra decides not to show up because it is such a big time commitment, and she doesn’t want to give up her Friday night. What virtue or vice is Sandra showing and how is she demonstrating this virtue or vice?

10.Margaret’s mother is suffering from cancer and has been getting progressively worse. Despite her mother’s declining health, Margaret tries to her encourage her other family members to stay positive and regularly stops by to pray for and visit with her mother. She decides not to let the situation bring her down and rather make the time she spends with her family very meaningful. What virtue or vice is Margaret showing and how is she demonstrating this virtue or vice?