Mercy Tradition

Mercy College is a Learning Community in the Mercy Tradition

Catholic education is for life, providing a spiritual vision for every student, staff and parent.

At Mercy College, our Catholic heritage in the Mercy tradition is shown through our day-to-day practice in the following ways:

•    showing passion for justice in the Church and society; educating not only about justice but also about how to live justly;
•    relating to students with compassion and fairness, recognising each student's unique gifts and potential;
•    affirming justice as a guideline in choosing what to teach and how to teach, ensuring our curriculum reflects our values;
•    affirming students as made in the image of God, challenging them to seek 'fullness of life' (John 10:10);
•    teaching respect for self, others and creation, developing environmental and social consciousness;
•    preparing students to be aware of their rights and live up to their responsibilities as Christians, forming them as informed global citizens.

We are enriched by the vision of Catherine McAuley that has been passed down to us. We participate in the proud Mercy history which spans more than 175 years. We are connected to a network of Mercy schools that extends throughout Australia and six countries abroad. We participate in the ministry of Mercy education, which ministers to tens of thousands of young people throughout the world.