Faith Curriculum Library: Tapestry of Faith: Virtue Ethics: An Ethical Development Program for High School Youth

Virtue Ethics: An Ethical Development Program for High School Youth

By Jessica York

© 2012

We make hundreds of decisions every day. Some are small. Some are life changing, although we may not know their significance when we make them. This program's premise—in the words of the Buddha, recited in every workshop Opening—is that "our thoughts and actions become habits and our habits shape our character." We have some control over our character. We can shape the person we want to be by making intentional, thoughtful decisions.

Molly McGaughey from the UU Fellowship of Manhattan, KS, talks about her wonderful experiences leading Virtue Ethics. Listen to the Sunday service created by the Virtue Ethics class.