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There are times when I feel that my children should be getting enough virtues and manners instructions from me by osmosis.  However, I know that it’s not true.  I need to make a conscious effort to teach them. 

My next dilemma, now that I had determined I need to make the concerted effort, is how do I start?  Well, one thing I have pondered is whether there’s a difference between virtues and manners.  Well, yes, there is.  My IRL friend ruminates on the fact that we need to model virtues–those defined by the Catechism of the Catholic Church:

1803 A virtue is an habitual and firm disposition to do the good.

Then it further breaks it down this way:

• Human (or moral) Virtues (Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance)
• Theological Virtues (Faith, Hope and Charity)

So, in essence, I really need to model these virtues and can even discuss it.  Read her post, it’s wonderful.

Then, there’s my internet friend who is working on teaching manners to her children.  I’ve been working on the basics, but I realize that I have not taught my children as well as I should. 

So, that’s another thing we will do on a daily basis.  I’ve ordered a couple of books and I’ll start working on manners.  As for the virtues, I really have to start practicing them myself before I can work on the little ones.

Tune in later to find out how we fare.

Oh, and check out Cheryl’s blog–she’s a genius at organizing.  And, my IRL friend recently had a wonderful post titled Works of Mercy Are a Mother’s Works.