Catholic Character

Our Catholic Character is at the heart of our school.  

OUR PARISH

We have close links with our parish church St Francis de Sales and All Souls (www.stfrancisdesalesallsouls.com ) which is across the road from our school.  Both our parish priest and the local Mercy sister visit the school each week.  The children have regular contact with members of the parish - classes take turns to attend the weekly healing mass and "class grandparents" from the parish visit regularly. Sunday "Family Mass" for all children and their families to attend is held once a term.

MERCY VALUES

Central to our Catholic Character is the "Mercy Charism" created by the Mercy Sisters who established the School in 1893.

We seek to instill these values in our students and actively uphold them in the every day life of the school.

The Core Mercy Values are:

• Justice
• Service
• Respect for Human Dignity
• Compassion
• Care of the Poor and vulnerable   

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious Education is an integral part of our curriculum.

Children participate in Religious Education lessons for between two to three hours a week and will often have homework from the days lesson.  This is a good opportunity for families to discuss the day's learning and share with your child.

As part of our religious education programme we ask that all families purchase a Family Whanau book.  This book provides a wealth of spiritual knowledge and valuable information to assist families in the faith formation of their child.

LINKS

St Francis de Sales Parish website:  www.stfrancisdesalesallsouls.com

Catholic Diocese of Auckland: www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz

Catholic School' Office:  www.catholicschools.org.nz