Education
The traditional Mercy commitment to education continues in many forms, including five congregationally owned secondary schools.
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"The vision we have is that our students will leave St Mary's College with an excellent education, so as to take their place in society to work in the Mercy tradition of social justice and compassion for others." |
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‘To provide an excellent Catholic education for young women.’ Mission Statement |
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Villa Maria College Christchurch ‘Empowering each young woman to determine her potential, live Gospel values, confidently embrace life-long learning and as a Mercy woman be inspired to make a difference.’ |
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St Catherine’s College Wellington “St Catherine's College is a Catholic school community dedicated to the education and care of young women. It has a proud tradition of innovation and excellence extending back to 1950, when it was opened as a secondary school by the Sisters of Mercy.” |
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“Carmel College is a school with a strong Special Character and rich tradition of success and achievement in academic, cultural and sporting activities. The College was founded in 1957 by the Sisters of Mercy - it is the Mercy Charism which is still the centre of the school.” |
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McAuley High School Auckland is a diocesan secondary school committed to the Mercy charism. ‘McAuley High School was founded by the Sisters of Mercy, and we still walk proudly in the Mercy tradition. McAuley students are from multicultural backgrounds, and we rejoice in our diversity.’ |
Chaplaincy, pastoral care and mission support in education ministry are also provided.
Professionally qualified sisters also work in tertiary and adult education, religious education and resource roles.
Drawing on their previous teaching experience, some sisters tutor adults, teenagers, and speakers of other languages, in literacy and numeracy.
Many primary and secondary schools formerly operated by the Sisters of Mercy in Aotearoa New Zealand retain strong links with the Mercy charism.
In Samoa Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand administer and teach in Paul VI College, St Joan of Arc Primary and Pre-school, Leulumoega and St Theresa’s Primary and Pre-school, Fusi.
