"Mercy is love when it encounters suffering... and reaches out in compassion to help."
- Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC

While every Christian is called to do acts of service throughout their life, there is a special emphasis on service during the time of Confirmation preparation. This allows candidates to identify and develop their own personal gifts and charisms and grow in connection with the larger Body of Christ. Service encourages us to step outside of ourselves and encounter Christ in the other. It allows us to come to know Christ more intimately by challenging us to recognize the sufferings of others as the sufferings of Christ.

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, "Works of Mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessities" (CCC2447). All members of St. Clare Youth Ministry are welcome and encouraged to do works of mercy, but only Confirmation candidates will be required to submit hours for credit. All those who plan to attend service opportunities must fill out the proper paperwork beforehand. Both Year 1 and Year 2 Confirmation candidates must fill out and submit a Works of Mercy Verification & Reflection Form by their respective deadlines to receive credit. 

Events at St. Clare for Works of Mercy Credit-

• Living Stations
  • Barring cancellation due to the COVID-19, this service opportunity will total 10 hours
• 3:17 Service Days
  • 6/23/2020-6/25/2020
• Service Saturdays
  • Dates & times are currently TBD but these service opportunities will not start until Fall 2020

• contact CIA
  • Christians in Action is a wonderful service organization at St. Clare's.  
• The Houston Food Bank
• Loaves and Fishes
• visit your local hospice center or nursing home