Our teachers work collaboratively with the principal, assistant principal, Religion Coordinator, faculty, staff, and parents to support our students’ personal growth and faith formation. Through daily Religion classes, prayer, reflection, and service, students deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and grow as faithful disciples.

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Beyond the classroom, students are encouraged to live out their faith by practicing kindness, patience, compassion, respect, responsibility, and love for others. In partnership with our families, we strive to nurture the spiritual, moral, social, and emotional growth of each child, guiding them to live out Gospel values and share Christ’s love in their daily lives.

 PRAYER LIFE 

Prayer is an integral part of daily life at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School (OLM), nurturing students’ personal relationship with God and strengthening their faith. From morning prayers to the close of the school day, prayer is woven into classroom lessons, activities, and daily routines. Students participate in memorized and spontaneous prayers, reflect on Scripture and Bible verses, and offer special intentions for our school, parish, and community.

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Each morning, our school community gathers to pray a decade of the Rosary, reflecting on its Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries. Students in grades 1–8 take turns leading morning prayers and assemblies, developing their leadership skills while sharing their faith. Through daily prayer, including prayers before meals and at the end of the day, students learn to recognize God’s presence, cultivate grateful and compassionate hearts, and live out their faith through their words and actions.

 
SCHOOL MASSES AND LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

At Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School (OLM), we nurture our students’ faith through active participation in the celebration of the Eucharist. Throughout the school year, our students and staff join the parish community for weekly Wednesday Masses at 9:00 a.m. In addition, we celebrate school-sponsored Masses once a month at 10:30 a.m. Each class takes turns sponsoring these liturgies, with students and teachers working together to help prepare and lead the celebrations.

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On the first Sunday of each month during the school year, OLM classes also take turns sponsoring the 10:00 a.m. Parish School Mass. Students participate as altar servers, lectors, psalmists, cantors, collectors, and gift bearers, providing meaningful opportunities to share their gifts, take an active role in the liturgy, and grow in faith and service.

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Through these celebrations, students deepen their relationship with Christ, strengthen their connection to our parish community, and learn the importance of worship, leadership, and serving others through our Catholic faith.

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WORKS OF MERCY

All students at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School participate in Works of Mercy, putting their Catholic faith into action through acts of kindness, compassion, and service to others. Students are encouraged to practice the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy in their daily lives, learning to recognize the needs of others and respond with the love of Christ.

Examples include collecting food and clothing for families in need, making cards for the sick and elderly, participating in community service projects, welcoming and including others, comforting those who are sad, forgiving others, praying for those in need, and offering help to classmates and members of the community. Through these meaningful experiences, students develop a spirit of generosity, empathy, and service, understanding that even small acts of kindness can make a difference. By living out the Works of Mercy, our students grow as compassionate disciples of Jesus Christ and learn to share His love with others.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND VIRTUE EDUCATION

At Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School (OLM), our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Virtue Education programs reinforce our Catholic faith formation, helping students put the teachings of Jesus into practice in their daily lives.

Through the Second Step program, students develop essential skills such as managing emotions, practicing empathy, building positive relationships, and making responsible decisions.

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Our Virtue of the Month initiative highlights a specific virtue each month, encouraging students to reflect on its meaning and practice it throughout the classroom and school community.

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Together, these programs nurture the whole child, fostering emotional well-being, strong moral character, and a deeper commitment to living out our Catholic faith through kindness, compassion, and service to others.

ALTAR SERVER PROGRAM

The Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) Altar Server Program offers students an opportunity to deepen their Catholic faith while serving God and our parish community. Through training and participation in the celebration of the Mass, altar servers learn reverence, responsibility, teamwork, and the importance of liturgical service. Open to baptized Catholic boys and girls entering fourth grade who have received their First Holy Communion, this ministry helps students grow spiritually while developing a lifelong appreciation for the Eucharist and the beauty of our Catholic faith.

Serving at the altar is a special way to grow in faith, lead by example, and share in the life of our Church.  Please click here to view the altar server guidelines

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

At Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School (OLM), sacramental preparation is an important part of our students’ faith journey. Our second-grade students, along with students in the OLM Religious Education Program, prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Our eighth-grade students continue their spiritual formation as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

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Through faith formation, prayer, and the study of Catholic teachings and traditions, students deepen their relationship with Christ, strengthen their understanding of the Catholic faith, and grow in their ability to live, share, and confidently witness to their faith in their daily lives.​​

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SPECIAL FAITH FORMATION ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND SERVICE PROJECTS

Throughout the school year, we celebrate special prayer services, liturgical celebrations, and faith-filled traditions that enrich our students’ spiritual growth and strengthen our Catholic identity. These meaningful experiences provide opportunities for students to deepen their relationship with God, grow in their understanding of the Catholic faith, and live out Gospel values through prayer, reflection, gratitude, service, and community. Through these celebrations, we nurture a faith-filled environment where students are encouraged to recognize God’s presence in their daily lives, honor Mary and the saints, and grow in their love for Jesus Christ and one another.

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Our school’s prayer services and liturgical celebrations include:

• Feast of St. Francis of Assisi – Blessing of the Animals

• All Saints’ Day Celebration

• Advent Wreath Blessing

• Thanksgiving Prayer Service

• Advent and Lenten Confessions

• Stations of the Cross during Lent

• Christmas Mass Celebration

• Feast of Our Lady of Mercy – Mass Celebration

• Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

• Easter Mass Celebration

• May Crowning in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary

 

Through these celebrations, we continue to build a strong faith community that brings together students, faculty, staff, and families in prayer and worship. These shared experiences help our students appreciate the richness of our Catholic traditions and inspire them to carry the values of faith, compassion, kindness, and service into their everyday lives.