Lesson 22 - Courage
Quotes:
- "Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you." - Unknown
- "Strong people stand up for themselves, but stronger people stand up for others." - Unknown
- "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney
Questions for Discussion and/or Journaling:
- What does courage mean to you?
- What are some ways you can show courage?
- Name some people who have shown courage?
- What is moral courage? What are some historic and recent examples of moral courage or moral cowardice?
- What things in your life require moral courage?
- Does it take courage to resist peer pressure?
- What does it mean to have principles? What are some of your principles? How much are you willing to risk for your principles? Would you risk being criticized or losing popularity?
- What do you think stops people from taking a a stand against something they know is wrong?
- Have you ever stood up for someone who was being picked on or treated unfairly? WOuld you do it again? What did you learn from that experience?
- What does it mean to have the courage to be yourself?
- Do you have to be born with courage? Or can you develop courage?
- What does courage have to do with the quality of your character?