Scripture Suggestions for the Virtue of Faithfulness

“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my word shall not pass away. But of that day or hour no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father. Take ye heed, watch and pray. For ye know not when the time is.” – Mark 13:31

 

“And behold a voice from heaven, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” – Matthew 3:17

 

“His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” – Matthew 25:21

 

“A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.” – Proverbs 28:20

 

Additional Passages:

Matthew 8:5-13

Matthew 10:22

Matthew 25:14-30

Luke 16:10-12

John 14:15

1 Thessalonians 1:3

2 Corinthians 5:7

Hebrews 13:8

Proverbs 20:6

Deuteronomy 28:1-13

The quotes provided above are taken from the Douay-Rheims Translation of the Holy Bible.

Ideas for Studying Scripture Using This Unit Study

Choose a favorite scripture passage about faithfulness from your own collection or the selection above to discuss with students. You may wish to use a passage for copywork or handwriting practice. Writing Paper is provided featuring the thematic image for this particular virtue. Other instructors may encourage students to study about the virtue of faithfulness with a fun, hands-on activity F3 (Flip, Flap, Fold) Tab Booklet.

To create this tabbed booklet, learners cut tabbed pieces out, arrange them in order, and staple to finish construction. Students can then write in the book. The Scripture notation is written on the tabbed edge, while the passage is copied on the piece. Children may copy a Bible verse presented by the teacher featuring this virtue, or they may give a narration of a favorite verse they may have studied previously.

This tabbed F3 piece can accommodate up to five different Scripture passages. There is a version provided in black-and-white as well as another in color, and both feature the thematic image used throughout the unit study. Students can glue the finished books into a notebook or blank F3 Folder.

Read our article with pictures on How to Assemble an F3 Bible Verse Piece.

F3 Tab Booklet - Bible Verses About Faithfulness
Make Scripture Study About the Virtue of Faithfulness a Hands-On Activity with Our Bible Verse F3 Piece.   This little F3 (Flip, Flap, Fold) Piece encourages Bible study about faithfulness. Learners cut out tabbed pieces, arrange them in order, and...

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Virtue of Faithfulness Writing Paper
Writing Sheet Prompts Thoughts About Faithfulness.   This writing sheet has just the right amount of cuteness to draw young writers to share their thoughts about faithfulness. This printable includes a black-and-white and color version of the writing...

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Reading Activities and The Book List

Select a book from the list below to read to or with your students to help them see some examples of this virtue in action. Each title incorporates or focuses on the virtue of faithfulness in some way – either in the theme, plot, or through a specific character. Some characters will provide a positive example of virtue while others seem to lack virtue at times.

Don’t forget that picture books are great for any age group and present ideas very clearly. Children can use the “Reading Log Bookmark” included in this unit to help them keep track of their reading.

Use the “Dr. Virtue’s Discussion Questions” cards to help learners make connections between the stories and the virtue being studied. Older learners may enjoy being led in a book discussion using the question cards as prompts. Alternately, cards may be dispensed to students to answer on their own as a writing assignment or proof of learning.

Some learners may enjoy doing a book report or reviewing a specific book. Use one of our fun templates below to guide young readers or new writers.

Look through the selection of reading suggestions below. Feel free to use other titles as well.

Picture Books That Can Teach About Faithfulness

The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss, Crockett Johnson
Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss
Now One Foot, Now the Other by Tomie dePaola
 

Easier Chapter Books That Can Teach About Faithfulness

Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie by Peter and Connie Roop
 

Chapter Books That Can Teach About Faithfulness

Stuart Little by E.B. White
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
The Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Shiloh Season by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Saving Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare (Advanced Readers)

Other Books That Can Teach About Faithfulness

The Book of Virtues by William J. Bennett (Loyalty Section)

Download the Additional Reading Aids Below.

Virtue of Faithfulness Reading Log Bookmark
Help Young Catholics to Learn About Faithfulness as They Track Their Reading Progress.   Young readers can easily keep track of the books they read with this fun bookmark that reinforces the virtue of faithfulness. With each completed book or story,...

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Blank Simple Book Review for Beginners
Simple Book Review Helps Children Explore Reading and Sharing Their Opinions with Others   Do you have a learner who likes giving their opinions about anything and everything? You could easily use that to your advantage with this simple book review....

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Recipe Book Report
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Blank Detailed Book Report
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Saint Study

Saint study is important. This is why we have incorporated it into this unit study. Every saint uniquely encounters Christ. From living simply to doing pious works, shepherding the Church to evangelizing to the nations, the saints followed a path to our Lord. We, too, can follow a path to Christ by studying their lives. When kids learn about the holy heroes of the Faith, they can feel encouraged to grow in a variety of virtues, including faithfulness.

Help children to better understand the virtue of faithfulness by learning about St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster-father of Jesus. The What Can St. Joseph Teach Me About Faithfulness Worksheet is included in the lesson packet to help guide students on a simple study of this saint.
 

Below are some fun and creative ways to incorporate the study of St. Joseph into this virtue lesson.