Mercy Basics
This is the city and country in which the very first House of Mercy was opened.
What is Dublin, Ireland?
This is the name of the prayer written by the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy that is prayed on Mercy Day (and throughout the year).
What is the Suscipe of Catherine McAuley?
This is the name of the first African American Sister of Mercy who visited us in 2026 to share her experiences.
What is Sr. Cora Marie Billings?
Catherine McAuley once said, "We should be shining _____, giving light to all around us."
What is lamps?
This is the lead single from Ella Langley's 2026 album "Dandelion."
This woman founded the Sisters of Mercy in 1831.
Who is Catherine McAuley?
These two colors are worn by Gwynedd students to show their Mercy spirit on the Mercy Spirit'ful Field Day.
What are red and gold?
This is the name of the religious order founded in 1831 by Catherine McAuley.
What is the Sisters of Mercy?
This is the number of Sisters of Mercy there are currently in the world.
This song featured on Ariana Grande's 2026 album "Petal" and discusses Grande's complicated relationship with celebrity.
What is "Hate That I Made You Love Me"?
This is the day that Mercy Day is celebrated worldwide each year.
What is September 24?
Each year, GMAHS focuses on one specific Critical Concern. This is this year's Critical Concern.
What is the Earth?
This is the name of the Director of Ministry & Service here at GMAHS.
Who is Mrs. Lawlor?
On her deathbed, Catherine McAuley asked the sisters around her to: "Be sure you have a comfortable _____ ___ _____ when I am gone."
What is a cup of tea?
This is a song from his 2026 album of the same name.
What is "The Great Divide" by Noah Kahan?
These are the five Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy.
This is the traditional outfit worn on graduation day by seniors.
What is a white dress/suit, long white gloves, and a bouquet of roses?
This symbol is found in most classrooms at GMAHS and represents the core belief of our school.
What is the Mercy Cross?
DAILY DOUBLE
These are the five core values celebrated at Gwynedd Mercy Academy.
HINT: They are written on the banners typically put on stage for mass.
This song featuring the lead singer of The Cure was on this 2026 Olivia Rodrigo album.
What is "What's Wrong with Me" from "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love"?
The original House of Mercy was opened to serve these three groups of people.
This fundraising event for Ministry and Service is a celebration of two holidays in January/February and includes a raffle for various baskets created by clubs and organizations around the school.
What is George Valentine?
This is the one Sister of Mercy who still works at GMAHS, serving as our Director of Mission Integration.
Who is Sr. Bernadette?
This is the name of the family that left their inheritance to Catherine McAuley, allowing her to begin her mission.
Who are the Callaghans?
This band, formed in Tennessee in 2004, sings songs like "Ain't It Fun" and this 2010 song from their third album.
Who is Paramore and what is "The Only Exception"?