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ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
MERCY WORKS CARD
“Let your light shine before men in such a way
that they may see your good works, and
glorify your father who is in heaven.”
~ Matthew 5:16 ~
Mercy Work Hours & Projects are Not…
ABOUT CHRISTIAN SERVICE...
According the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops…
The ministry of justice and service nurtures in young people a social
consciousness and a commitment to a life of justice and service rooted
in their faith in Jesus Christ, in the Scriptures, and in Catholic social
teaching… from Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic
Youth Ministry.
At Annunciation Parish…
In an effort to follow the USCCB’s vision of justice and service,
all students in Grade 7 through Confirmation will be required
to participate in mercy work hours. Along with class
attendance and performance, completion of service hours will
also determine advancement into the next class level. For
students in Confirmation, service must be completed 5 weeks
prior to the Confirmation Ceremony. Mercy work cards due
dates for all classes will be announced later in the year.
Keep track of your mercy work hours and your card
throughout the year. THIS CARD IS YOUR ONLY PROOF THAT YOU
HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIRED HOURS.
Mercy Works Hour Requirements…
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Grade 7 – 10 hours of service
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Confirmation I (Grade 8) – 10 hours of service
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Confirmation II (Grade 9) – 10 hours of service
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Simple jobs (i.e. babysitting, normal household chores)
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Something you are paid for
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Everyday tasks
You will be credited for community service acts performed
with your school or other organizations, i.e. Boy Scouts. If
you are unsure if an activity will be considered Christian
Service please speak with your Catechist. We encourage you
to perform a portion of your service to your parish
community.
Prayer of Service
At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we
have received, how much money we have made, how many great
things we have done.
We will be judged by “I was hungry and you gave me food to eat, I
was naked and you clothed me, I was homeless and you took me in.”
Hungry not only for bread – but for love
Naked not only for clothing – but naked of human dignity and
respect
Homeless not only for want of a room of bricks – but homeless
because of rejection.
This is Christ in distressing disguise.
~ Mother Theresa ~