The 7 Attributes

http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p3s1c1a7.htm

Because of this reference, the seven attributes are sometimes grouped as four cardinal virtues(prudence, temperance, fortitude, justice) and three heavenly graces or theological virtues(faith, hope, charity). (taken from Google)

The cardinal virtues comprise a quartet set of virtues recognized in the writings of Classical Antiquity and, along with the theological virtues, also in Christian tradition. They consist of the following qualities:

• Prudence (φρόνησις, phronēsis; Latin: prudentia): also described as wisdom, the ability to judge between actions with regard to appropriate actions at a given time
• Justice (δικαιοσύνη, dikaiosynē; Latin: iustitia): also considered as fairness, the most extensive and most important virtue^[1]
• Temperance (σωφροσύνη, sōphrosynē; Latin: temperantia): also known as restraint, the practice of self-control, abstention, and moderation tempering the appetition
• Courage (ἀνδρεία, andreia; Latin: fortitudo): also termed fortitude, forbearance, strength, endurance, and the ability to confront fear, uncertainty, and intimidation

These virtues derive initially from Plato‘s scheme, discussed in Republic Book IV, 426-435 (and see Protagoras 330b, which also includes piety (hosiotes)). Cicero expanded on them, and Saint Ambrose, Augustine of Hippo, and Thomas Aquinas^[2] adapted them.

The term “cardinal” comes from the Latin cardo (hinge);^[3] the cardinal virtues are so called because they are regarded as the basic virtues required for a virtuous life. (taken from Wikipedia)