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Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues

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Join Bishop Robert Barron for a deeper look at sin and virtue.  This engaging and eye-opening presentation illuminates the seven deadly sins, those great spiritual blocks that inhibit our flourishing in relationship with God and one another. But there’s hope!  The seven lively virtues offer antidotes to each sin and help set us on the right path to healing and happiness.

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The seven deadly sins correspond to the seven levels of Dante’s Mt. Purgatory in the Divine Comedy:  Pride, envy, anger, sloth, gluttony, avarice, and lust. These common sins are patterns of dysfunction within us that lead to unhappiness. However, Bishop Barron shows us how to work against these seven sinful patterns through a conscious process of opposition, which are the “seven lively virtues."  After the last session, participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation is suggested. 


This video-based study program can be experienced individually or in a group.  Groups meet for nine 90-minute sessions to explore the seven sins and seven countervailing virtues.   Each session includes video viewing and small group discussion of the Study Guide questions. Participants read the commentary in the Study Guide and prepare the questions before the small group discussion.


There are two sets of questions:  “Questions for Understanding" based on the video presentation and references from Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church and “Questions for Application" that help you reflect on how the material is relevant to your own life and experience.


This preparation can be done either before or after they view the video, as the Commentary in each lesson is very detailed. The Study Guide was written by Bishop Barron and Catholic author Mark P. Shea.


The Leader’s Kit provides essential resources for lay discussion leaders, including the DVD, study guide, facilitator guide, answer key, and Examination of Conscience guides.   Leaders can also register for a free training webinar which teaches the best ways to run an effective Seven Deadly Sins study group.

Lesson One: “Introduction”

  • Intro
  • Lesson 1
  • Lesson 2
  • Lesson 3
  • Lesson 4
  • Lesson 5
  • Lesson 6
  • Lesson 7
  • Ninth Tab

Introduction: A Deeper Look at Sin & Virtue

God’s economy is different than the world’s – the more you give God’s love and gifts away, the more you get. But we don’t know this because we have forgotten who we are, and how we came into existence through God’s love.  This forgetfulness creates fear and fear leads to sin.

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Registration Form (editable)
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Participant Survey
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Bishop Robert Barron - Biography
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“Managing Personalities” - Powerpoint Presentation
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