What exactly is a virtue? Simply put, a virtue is a good habit that helps us choose what is right and become the person God calls us to be.
Virtues are not something we develop overnight. They grow through practice. Each time we choose patience instead of frustration, kindness instead of unkindness, or honesty instead of taking the easy way out, we strengthen that virtue.
At Everest Academy, we believe education is about forming the whole person—intellectually, spiritually, humanly, and apostolically. Virtue plays an important role in that formation. We want our students to become not only successful students, but young men and women of strong character who know how to love, serve, and make good choices.
Virtues such as faith, hope, charity, humility, patience, courage, responsibility, and kindness help guide us in our daily lives. They help us respond to challenges, treat others with respect, and grow closer to Christ.
Parents play an important role in helping children develop virtue, too. Children learn by watching the adults around them. Simple everyday opportunities—sharing, forgiving, helping at home, telling the truth, showing gratitude, or persevering when something is difficult—can become valuable lessons in virtue.
As we begin a new school year, let’s encourage our children to choose one virtue they would like to strengthen. With practice, prayer, and encouragement, small choices can become lifelong habits.
At Everest, we don’t simply want our students to know what is right. We want to help them develop the habits and character to consistently choose what is right.
Virtue is built one good choice at a time.