When virtues are practiced, relationships flourish. The 24 virtues of a Templar are those that remind us of the expectations that our Lord has placed before us. Living your life exhibiting these behavioral traits not only enriches the lives of others, but it also gives glory and honor to our Lord.
• GODLINESS – Imitating God in your everyday life. Fleeing sin and pursuing righteousness.
• FAITH – Trusting in God and His purpose. Seeking God with all your heart knowing that He is always there for you.
• HOPE – Knowing that God will provide for our needs if we hope in Him to make the answers in life clear to us.
• LOVE – A state of kindness, compassion, humility, patience and intense caring for one another.
• JUSTICE – To act justly by doing what is right and pleasing to God. Being fair and square with others.
• PRUDENCE – The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason – making good decisions.
• TEMPERANCE – To be moderate with actions, thoughts and deeds. To exhibit restraint and avoid excess.
• STRENGTH – The spirit and conviction to live a life that is true to God based on His divine and sanctifying grace.
• HUMILITY – To humble ourselves and yield completely to the hand of God being free of pride and arrogance.
• PERSEVERANCE – To be patient and committed to pursue something until it has been completed.
• HONOR – To serve and live only for God with the highest of respect and esteem – through your actions.
• CHARITY – Unlimited kindness and love toward all others. Giving of your time, talent and treasures.
• SACRIFICE – To deny oneself by relinquishing something to the favor of God.
• COMPASSION – The feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the unfortunate with a strong desire to alleviate suffering.
• LOYALTY – Faithful dedication and loyalty to God with an unwavering commitment.
• TRUTH – The honest acceptance of fact and being sincere and candid with others regarding those truths.
• PURITY – To be free from anything that taints or impairs goodness. To be free from life-impairing sin.
• GALLANTRY – Unbridled courage and bravery knowing that God has provided everything needed to be successful.
• HOSPITALITY – Ignoring convenience and going out of your way to help and serve others.
• COURTESY – Behavior that is gentle, polite, well-mannered and considerate of others.
• GRATITUDE – Being grateful and thankful for all the blessings in life that are gifts from God.
• GRACE & MERCY – The humble acceptance and giving of something that is either undeserved or rightly deserved.
• MENTORSHIP – Providing wise and influential counsel to others through the exchange of ideas and advice.
• OVERCOMING FAILURE – Perseverance over difficult and challenging aspects of life.