Mercy in Action
Mercy in Action (MIA) is a program sponsored by Mount de Sales Academy that strives to instill values of the Sisters of Mercy, and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy and servant leadership into the lives of students, faculty, and staff. Upper School students must complete a certain number of Mercy in Action hours each academic year.
Typically, the school plans events that help students live out Mercy in the community. Examples of these kinds of events have included:
– Serving breakfast at Macon Outreach
– Serving patrons at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
– Facilitating discussions about race and racial injustice.
– Tutoring, mentoring, and supporting local elementary school students
– Cultivating neighborly relationships with people in Macon, for example, at Saint Paul’s Apartments
– Revitalizing houses through Rebuilding Macon and the Fuller Center
Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership is another value that Mercy in Action promotes. Through this kind of service, students commit themselves to the growth of others, listen to the genuine needs of others, practice hospitality, practice empathy and be a good steward.
Reflection
Through a developing Mercy in Action curriculum, students will reflect on what they learn in their Theology classes. Students will complete assignments recalling their time of service and what they learned about themselves and the community. These recollections will be combined with course-specific activities and topics.
Academic Expectations
Community outreach is a cornerstone of the school’s mission. Mount de Sales requires all students to complete 20 hours of community service per year through our Mercy in Action program, embodying this mission in the practice of Servant Leadership.
For more details on the Mercy in Action program, review our MIA Program Overview for the 2024-2025 academic year and our Quick Reference Guide.