Lives of Virtue
Thoughtfully give of your time, talents, and possessions.
Generosity is the moral virtue that inclines one to bestow one’s own goods upon others willingly and in accordance with right reason. Generosity is not measured so much by the amount that is given as by one’s willingness to give; thus, even those who lack possessions may develop this virtue. In order to give prudently, we must consider both those for whom we are most responsible and those who are most in need.
For Grades K-2:
The virtue of generosity gives us the desire to share what we have with others willingly and gladly. Even those who have little can still be generous.
For Grades 3-6:
The virtue of generosity inclines us to give willingly to others from what we have. Generosity is measured more by our willingness to give than by how much we give, so even those who have little can be truly generous. Generosity must always be directed by prudence, so that we give to the right people in the right way.