Catholic Learning

As a Catholic Learning Community, it is our mission that our students' time with us be one of welcome and inclusion towards all. It also involves experiencing a strong sense of caring, compassion and justice within the school and outwards to the world.

As a Catholic girls secondary college, we give witness to and live out the values proclaimed in the Sacred Scriptures and the spiritual and theological insights of our Catholic tradition. We celebrate the dignity of each human person; we are all made in the very image of our loving and forgiving God. We witness to God's presence in the sacramental life of the Church and in the most humble elements of Creation. We live out our call to be disciples of Jesus and companions of one another.

Faith

As a learning community in the Mercy tradition, we place the dignity of each human person at the heart of all that we do.

In displaying generosity and hospitality we aim to be inclusive of all members of our community and treat each person with respect, recognising everyone as individuals with a significant role within a broader community.

"...know God's loving kindness and share it with others."   Catherine McAuley

As a Catholic secondary college for girls, we give witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ by showing God's love for us through our actions and care for his gift of creation. It is hoped that our students are young women who show compassion to others and have the courage to participate fully for the achievement of a just society.

The College aims to provide every individual with opportunities to express and develop their spirituality, with an emphasis on our belief in God and the Catholic tradition. We give witness through lived experience, prayer and liturgy and in our work for justice. This is encouraged on a personal level and in communion with one another. In addition to the comprehensive Religious Education curriculum based on the "To Know Worship and Love" texts, reflection days and retreats are organised for each year level to nurture students' faith development.

Mission Captains are appointed in each class. The senior Mission Captains are part of the Student Executive and promote the mission of the College and lead the student Mission Team.

All students from Year 7 to Year 12 participate in the Religious Education program, which is designed to complement the faith and liturgical life of the College.

Our Core Values in Action 

Our Catholic learning community is grounded in four core values that shape how we live out our faith:

•  Compassion - Caring or understanding about someone in need or trouble.
•  Excellence - Doing her best to maximise her potential.
•  Hospitality - Giving to others to make a positive difference in their lives.
•  Justice - Being fair in everything that she does and giving what is deserved.

Faith Formation Across Year Levels 

As a College community, all students and staff regularly celebrate Masses and Liturgies, further embedding the importance of gathering to celebrate the Eucharist and acknowledge key events on our calendar.

Our approach to Catholic learning recognises that faith development is a journey across the secondary years. At each year level, from Year 7 through to Year 12, we intentionally nurture students' spiritual growth through developmentally appropriate experiences. 

Annual retreats and reflection days across each year level are an integral part of our students’ faith journeys at the College. These days provide dedicated time for students to deepen their faith, reflect on who they are as individuals and further build relationships with their peers. These days  ensure that faith formation remains central to our educational mission, with students progressing in their relationship with God, themselves and others.

College Theme 2025 - 60 Years of Hope through Mercy

In 20265, we were proud as a College to celebrate six decades of our commitment to educational excellence, faith and hope for the future.

Pope Francis also announced and designated 2025 as a Jubilee Year with the theme “Pilgrim of Hope,” aiming to rejuvenate faith and inspire global solidarity.

Since 1965, Mercy College has offered a solid foundation for lifelong learning and opportunities for all to flourish not only as learners, but as whole and compassionate individuals. Grounded in faith, we inspire our community to uphold the College values of compassion, excellence, hospitality and justice in everything they are and do, guiding them toward a future of service and integrity. We remain dedicated to empowering all to carry forward the message of hope, contributing to a more just, compassionate and loving world.

Living Our Faith Through Service

Our commitment to justice and service is central to what it means to be a Catholic Learning Community. Our students engage in a range of meaningful social justice initiatives founded in the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, our Mercy values and our Catholic understanding of mission. Through these experiences, our students discover how the values of compassion and justice extend beyond our school community to the broader world, empowering them to become advocates for change and leaders in building a more equitable society.

Mercy College Prayer

God of Mercy,

We are thankful for the gift of Mercy College, and for the countless lives touched by Your love and grace who have been a part of this college community for the past 60 years.

We thank You for the vision and strength of the generations of students and staff who have built the legacy of our school. Through every challenge and triumph, God has been our source of hope. We know that hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

As we celebrate 60 Years of Hope through Mercy, we highlight our values of compassion, excellence, hospitality and justice that have shaped so many into who they are today.

Lord, bless our community—past, present, and future. May we be instruments of Your mercy, bringing hope to those in need, and creating a world of justice, peace, and love.

We pray that Mercy College remains a place of faith, where every student, parent/carer and staff member is uplifted, every voice is heard, and every heart is nurtured. We make this prayer and the prayers in our hearts through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Catherine McAuley, pray for us.

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