Which of the following is a theological virtue?

• A. Faith
• B. Prudence
• C. Fortitude
• D. Temperance

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is distinguishing theological virtues from other kinds of virtues and recognizing what makes faith unique as a theological virtue. Faith is a theological virtue because it is an infused habit given by God that enables the intellect to assent to divine truth revealed by God. Theological virtues—faith, hope, and charity—are oriented toward God and come from God’s grace, not just from human effort. In contrast, prudence, fortitude, and temperance are cardinal virtues, which are natural or human virtues that guide practical living and require deliberate practice and reasoning. They help us act well in life, but they are not about assent to divine revelation. Among the options, faith stands out as the theological virtue because it directly involves belief in God and His revelations, beyond ordinary moral reasoning or self-control.