Religious Studies

With a focus on reflection and faith formation, Mercy’s Religion classes integrate personal experiences into curricular teachings. Classes are more personal than academic or intellectual; they are relational and growth-oriented. Our Christian worldview emphasizes individual dignity and celebrates the human experience.

Over four years, each lesson builds off the previous one. Freshmen and sophomores develop understanding of the Catholic foundation, and become familiar with the books, figures, and themes. As juniors, students learn to build their personal moral framework, and to find beauty and meaning in the ordinary. As seniors, they look outward through Service Learning or World Religions, and reflect on morality on a societal level. 

At Mercy we welcome students from other faith traditions and without. Differing religious beliefs and traditions enliven our conversations and give students a broader world-view, leading to a greater understanding of others. 

Sandy Flaherty, Mercy’s Director of Catholic Identity and Religious Studies teacher, has published an informative and guiding resource for families considering a Catholic education that you can read here. An editorial, Why Choose Catholic Education? is designed to educate parents on how Catholic education is distinct from other learning environments.