Living Laudato Si’ in Your Mercy School
“What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up?” – Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ #160 The Mercy Justice Team has shared several new resources on Laudato Si’…
Juneteenth – A Holiday of Hope
On June 19, the United States celebrates Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Black Independence Day or Jubilee Day. Juneteenth marks the day – June 19, 1865 – on which enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas, learned from Union soldiers that…
12 Months of Mercy: 2021 Resource Guide for MESA Schools
This resource guide for Mercy schools includes dates and resource suggestions for Mercy celebrations, religious events and social justice observations throughout the year. With your help, our intention is that this remains a living document - we welcome your suggestions…
Resources on Critical Concern for Nonviolence
Mercy Education affirms the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for nonviolence: promoting peace in families, in communities, in businesses and among nations. The following resources are recommended to help students grow in their understanding of our Mercy Critical Concern for…
Resources on Critical Concern for Immigration
Mercy Education affirms the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for immigration: working to ensure the dignity of immigrants, refugees and victims of human trafficking and standing in solidarity with all who suffer oppression. The following resources are recommended to help…
Resources on Critical Concern for Earth
Mercy Education affirms the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for Earth: striving to act in harmony and interdependence with all of creation. The following resources are recommended to help students grow in their understanding of our Mercy Critical Concern for…
Resources on Critical Concern for Women
Mercy Education affirms the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for women: working for equality of women, celebrating their contributions, advocating for their rights and speaking out against gender discrimination in the Church and society. The following resources are recommended to…
New Mercy Day Resource: Critical Concerns Bingo Cards
In March when the COVID-19 pandemic started impacting our Mercy schools, we could scarcely have imagined that our beloved Mercy Day celebrations and traditions would be impacted. Our increased awareness of the deep wounds of systemic racism further challenges us…
How To Talk About Racism in a Predominantly White School
Sarah Peace, principal of Mercy Academy (Louisville, Kentucky) recently shared the following message and resources with faculty at her school. With her permission we are sharing it as a resource for all Mercy educators. I have been collecting a number…
Juneteenth Prayer Service
This prayer was adapted from a service written by Sister Katie Mindling, RSM, Mercy Education translator and interpreter, for a staff meeting in June 2020. View a PDF version of this prayer here. Introduction: As we gather this day to…