Character Traits

Faith

Generic Definition

“belief and trust in and loyalty to God; firm belief in something for which there is no proof”

Biblical Definition

“completely trusting in God and His Word, claiming His provisions for me as a present possession”

Bible Verse

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

Hebrews 11:1

Notable Quotes

Corrie Ten Boom

“Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible.”
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Saint Augustine

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.”
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Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.”
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Mother Teresa

“I do not pray for success, I ask for faithfulness.”
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Theodore Hesburgh

Priest
“Faith is not an easy virtue; but, in the broad world of a person's total voyage through time to eternity, faith is not only a gracious companion, but an essential guide.”
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Downloads

  • Character Trait Report (pdf)
    • Intended to be used on a weekly basis.
    • Students describe how they put the character trait into practice.
    • Parent affirms, signs and dates the document.

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