THE VIRTUES PROJECT
An NCF Contribution HONOUR

What Is Honor?
Honor is living with a sense of respect for what you believe is right. It is living by the virtues, showing great respect for yourself, other people, and the rules you live by. When you are honourable, you don’t have to feel ashamed of who you are or what you are doing. You are worthy of respect. You set a good example.

Why Practice It?
Without honour, people act disrespectfully and do things which make them and others feel ashamed. They just do what they want without caring about the virtues or whether it is right or wrong. When someone is honourable, other people trust them to do what is right. Their word of honour means they will do exactly what they promise. People respect and look up to someone who is honourable

How Do You Practise It?
When you act with honor, you do the right thing regardless of what others are doing. You keep your promises, without anyone reminding or nagging you. You honour your elders by speaking respectfully to them. You honour yourself by being your best, practising your virtues every day. When you act with honour, you set a good example, not to be admired, but just because it is the right thing to do.

What would Honor look like if…….
• Your friend told you a secret?
• You are mad at your mother when she asks you to do something?
• A friend tries to get you to steal some money to go to a movie?
• You find some money in the school hall-way?
• Everyone is teasing a child in the playground?
• You promised to practise your instrument while your parents are out?

Signs of Success
Congratulations! You are practicing Honour when you…..
• Practice your virtues
• Keep your word
• Respect the rules you want to live by
• Do what you believe is right no matter what
• Set a good example for others
• Avoid doing things which make you feel ashamed

Affirmation
I am honourable. I keep my agreements and treat others with respect. I live by the virtues. I care about doing the right thing.