Mercy Education System of the Americas
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary is a member of the Mercy Education System of the Americas (MESA). MESA is the umbrella organization of 54 schools in six countries, five of them in the Philadelphia area, and all sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. These Core Values are the hallmarks of a Mercy Education. These are the ideals we stand up for and strive to live up to. We hold ourselves to these standards as an institution, as a community and as individuals. Each value is interconnected and necessary as we take Mercy into the world.
Core Values
Profile of a Graduate
Student Attributes
Compelled by Mercy
Compassion. Having concern for the needs of all, including those outside our immediate circle.
Empathy. Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes to understand their feelings and perspectives.
Responsibility to Serve. Fulfilling the duty to not just care about others, but to take action on their behalf.
Educational Courage
Personal Accountability. Staying disciplined in decision-making, proactive in correcting mistakes and self-motivated in our studies.
Critical Thinking. Gathering and objectively evaluating and analyzing information through reflection and reason.
INSPIRED BY FAITH
Spirituality. Developing a personal relationship with a loving, merciful God, expressed in service and respecting other faiths.
Modeling of Jesus Christ & Catherine McAuley. Living life with abundant love, compassion, generosity and hospitality, demonstrating the strength of infinite mercy.
Ethical & Moral. Following a personal code based on Gospel values that guides action and choices.
PRINCIPLED lEADERSHIP
Integrity. Standing up for or doing what’s right, including when it’s difficult or unpopular.
Lifelong Learning. Always learning something new, gaining skills and wanting to know more, in all walks of life.
Emotional Intelligence. Recognizing and welcoming emotions within ourselves and others to build resilience and healthy relationships.
A VOICE FOR DIGNITY AND RESPECT
Advocate. Being a forceful defender, supporter and sometimes spokesperson for the values and people we hold dear.
Inclusivity. Going beyond tolerance to embrace diversity, while accepting and serving with open arms.