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

Activity 4: Dilemma

Part of Virtue Ethics

Activity time: 10 minutes

Materials for Activity

Preparation for Activity

  • Print several copies of Leader Resource 1-one for you, the others for volunteer readers.

Description of Activity

Youth discuss scenarios involving ethical dilemmas.

Seek a volunteer to read one of the two scenarios. Open the floor to reactions and answers. Ask:

  • Does this remind you of other dilemmas you have encountered or heard of (real, or fictional)?
  • How could moderation play a part in this dilemma?