POWER OF MERCY
“The poor need help today, not next week.” VENERABLE CATHERINE MCAULEY
Catherine’s spirit of outreach and service that was instilled in our students here continues throughout high school, college, and beyond.
Closer to God W
e were overjoyed to host not one, but six First Holy Communion Masses this spring at St. Margaret of Antioch’s Church in Narberth. In line with our COVID safety precautions, each third and second grade homeroom separately received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion surrounded by close family. The experience was especially exciting for our third graders who had experienced multiple COVID-related delays. Students reflected on their experience after receiving Communion: “First Holy Communion is special to me because I am happy to receive the body of
Christ. Jesus will now be fully in my heart.” - Dylan C., grade 2 “The second I ate the host I felt closer to Jesus than ever. I feel like my life has changed. I hope Jesus will guide me in Mercy and peace forever.” - Charlie A., grade 3 “I pray that receiving First Holy Communion will help me to be closer to Jesus and God through prayer and continue to help me grow in faith, love, Mercy, and obedience to God.” - Mila F. Right: Students participated in retreats to prepare for the Sacrament.
Lending A Hand M
usic teacher Ms. Barbara Baldwin exemplified Mercy in action by donating retired music curriculum materials to a school in need! She reached out to seven organizations, in Pennsylvania and nationally, before finding a home for the material at a local Catholic school. “I told the kids there’s always somebody who needs help and sometimes you have to search for them,” she said.
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Waldron Mercy Academy
Mrs. Ann Marie Braca and Ms. Barbara Baldwin help Mr. Michael Lawlor load our retired music curriculum into his car for use at his school.
