Faith & Service
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Faith Comes to Life at Mercy
At Mercy our identity as a Catholic school begins with the Gospel of Jesus and His call to love one another, serve those in need, seek justice, and honor the dignity of every person. The Sisters of Mercy have carried that call forward through lives of compassion and service, creating a legacy that continues to shape who we are and how we live at Mercy today.
We, the community of Mercy High School, Burlingame, a Catholic College Preparatory school sponsored by The Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, educate young women of diverse religious, ethnic, social and economic backgrounds to reverence and foster the dignity of each human person; to create a community of hospitality; to lead with integrity and compassion; to strive for excellence; and to proclaim Gospel values in word and action.
Enrich Your Spiritual Growth and Development
At Mercy students come to know our Mercy tradition, reflect on what it calls them to be, and discover how to put Mercy into action through compassion, service, and advocacy for others. Our Religion Department, Campus Ministry, Service Learning, and Mission programs work together to form young women of faith, character, and compassion.
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Campus Ministry at Mercy
Campus Ministry is at the heart of Mercy’s Catholic identity, creating opportunities for students to experience faith, build community, and discover what it means to live Mercy each day. Rooted in the Gospel and the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, Campus Ministry welcomes students of all faith backgrounds to explore their spirituality, reflect on their values, and recognize the dignity and worth of every person.
Through liturgy, prayer services, retreats, student leadership, reflection, and community experiences, students are invited to deepen their relationship with God, themselves, and one another. Campus Ministry helps students to better define what faith means to them and how our faith impacts the way we live and show up to support the needs of others.
Our Campus Ministry Department is always readily available to students to support their questions about faith and provide meaningful pastoral care.
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Honoring Our Heritage
Mercy is a Catholic school in the Mercy tradition. Learn more about the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy here!
Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns
The Sisters of Mercy focus their ministries around their defined Critical Concerns which are intentionally woven into the academic, student life, and service learning programs at Mercy High School.
The Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy invite our students to look beyond themselves to understand the experiences and needs of others while considering how their faith, education, and gifts call them to respond.
Earth
Caring for our common home and developing a deeper understanding of our responsibility to protect the environment and its resources.
Immigration
Recognizing the dignity of every person and developing compassion and understanding for immigrants, refugees, and families seeking safety and opportunity.
Nonviolence
Promoting peace, reconciliation, respectful dialogue, and responses to conflict that uphold the dignity and safety of every person.
Racism
Recognizing the dignity of every person and working toward communities where all people experience belonging, respect, fairness, and opportunity.
Women
Advancing the dignity, education, well-being, and empowerment of women and girls, particularly those experiencing poverty, violence, or marginalization.
For more information, please visit the Sisters of Mercy website.
A Distinct Choice
Learn how a Catholic, faith-based education offers much more than a diploma - it offers vision, direction, and purpose.
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Leaders of Faith
Meet the dedicated team at the heart of Mercy's mission
Sandy Flaherty
Religion Teacher, Director of Mission Integration and Catholic Identity
School:
650-762-1123
Angie Simonetti
Religion Teacher, Religion Department Chair, Director of Campus Ministry
School:
650-762-1149