Chastity

A purity ring, an outward symbol of chastity

Chastity is the virtue of keeping pure by avoiding improper sexual relationships.

Chastity is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them.

## See also[edit]

* Virginity
* Celibacy
* Mary (mother of Jesus)
* Purity ring

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Virtues

Intellectual virtues|

Art • Prudence

Moral virtues|

Fortitude (Magnanimity • Munificence • Patience • Perseverance)
Justice (Affability • Gratitude • Liberality • Piety • Religion)
Temperance (Abstinence • Chastity • Sobriety \-- Continence • Humility • Meekness • Modesty)

Theological virtues|

Charity • Faith • Hope