Elementary
Grades K-4
Classes are held on Saturday morning.
First Session: 8:45-10:00 AM
Second Session: 10:20-11:35 AM
Middle
School Grades 5-8
Classes are held on Tuesday evening.
Grades 5-6 at 6:45-7:45 PM
Grades 7-8 at 8:00-9:00 PM
Youth
Ministry Grades 9-12
Youth Ministry at Our Lady of Mercy totally involves its members
of high school age on many levels and in a large assortment of activities.
We believe
that by understanding ourselves, and by our friendships and relationships
with others, we can come to a real appreciation of the Gospel. Jesus
teaches people through people -- wherever we are, whomever we meet.
Youth Ministry
at Our Lady of Mercy is sensitive to the need for a variety of experiences,
-- for teaching and sharing faith experiences; for fun and being
with friends (ball games, ski and rafting trips, hockey games, talent
shows, Great Adventure, Broadway shows, parties, and dances); for
growing in friendships and deepening relationships (overnight retreats,
prayer services, days of reflection and recreation, service projects).
Our programs
are never exactly the same -- although some basic structure is repeated.
We are a group of people who are flexible and open to creativity
and surprises.
What is Youth
Ministry about? We are teens who are active and vibrant, who love
life, good friends and good times. It is about teens who are looking
for meaning in their lives. Youth Ministry is about our church and
our community. Most of all, it is an invitation for all teens to
look to Christ who gives us the meaning of life.
Exceptional
Children and Young Adults
In our program for exceptional children and young adults, we attempt
to foster within our children and young people a love for God and
the Church, a sense of belonging to the Christian community and
a spirit of generosity and responsibility. Our exceptional teenagers
and young adults have the opportunity to attend dances and parties
sponsored by the parish.
