Mission
A Mount Mercy Academy education, rooted in the Catholic faith and dedicated to cultivating the charism of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy, empowers young women to influence the world through compassionate service, academic excellence, and diversified leadership.
Belief Statements
- Reverence for the dignity of each person - We recognize that all of humanity is made in the image and likeness of God and we believe that each person is called to embrace his/her own holiness as a manifestation of the sacredness of human life.
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Catholic Education - We cherish education rooted in the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church and focus on the promotion of spiritual, intellectual and physical growth of our students and their families.
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Excellence - We believe that education at Mount Mercy Academy should be consistent with and reflect the hallmarks of excellence integral to a Mercy education.
- Integrity - We seek to maintain a nurturing atmosphere, balanced with a moral and spiritual code of conduct that is rooted in Gospel values, challenging the school community to be people of faith, prayer, knowledge, integrity and compassion.
- Justice - We develop leaders committed to social justice through Christian service to their communities.
- Empowerment - We seek to empower young women to address the social and cultural milieu of our diverse society within the global community.
- Family in Partnership - We honor the role of parents/guardians as the primary educators of their children by fostering collaborative efforts with families, administration, faculty, staff, alumnae, the Board of Trustees and the Sisters of Mercy.