Children holding signs spelling "VETERANS" in a school gym.

Mercy Day

February 5, 2025 | St. Clare Catholic School |

Mercy Day, celebrated annually on September 24th, is the Solemnity of Mary, holy Mother of God, Mother of Mercy, the patronal feast of the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, MI. St. Clare celebrated Mercy day by learning about the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, and each class chose a service project based on the works of mercy to carry out this year.

Spiritual Works of Mercy

  • Bear wrongs patiently
  • Forgive offenses
  • Counsel the doubtful
  • Comfort the Afflicted (Sorrowful)
  • Instruct the ignorant
  • Pray for the living and the dead
  • Admonish the sinner

Corporal Works of Mercy

  • Shelter the homeless
  • Visit the imprisoned
  • Visit the sick
  • Feed the hungry
  • Give drink to the thirsty
  • Clothe the naked
  • Bury the dead

St. Clare’s also celebrated with a Eucharistic procession through the school, and each classroom was blessed with the Eucharistic Lord!

Children presenting a colorful poster in a school gymnasium.

2nd Grade
Made baskets for moms in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Western Slope.

Children in school uniforms presenting a project in a gymnasium.

3rd Grade
Visit the cemetery and pray for those who have passed before us.

Group of students standing in a school gym holding a poster.

4th Grade
Practice good stewardship, clean up trash and reduce waste.

Group of students standing in a gymnasium with a mural behind them.
Students presenting a Mercy Day banner with a nun guiding them.

5th Grade
Offer blessed rosaries and crosses to the sick.

Group of students and a teacher standing in a gym with a poster.

6th Grade
Act of services will include cleaning graves at St. Joseph’s cemetery in Leadville, and working with St. Clare’s on projects to keep our school clean.

Students presenting a poster in a gymnasium during a school event.

7th Grade
Bake cookies with the elderly.

Students presenting a poster in a school gymnasium with a nun.

8th Grade
Visit with the elderly at Castle Peak Senior Living.