About SCA
St. Catharine Academy is a high school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Regional Community of New York. In fulfilling their educational purpose, St. Catharine Academy seeks to be faithful to the inspiration and legacy of Catherine McAuley, the 19th century founder of the Sisters of Mercy. She was motivated to make some lasting efforts to break the oppressive cycle of poverty and she was convinced that there was no better way to do so than through education, particularly the education of women. St. Catharine Academy is built on that conviction.
Mission Statement
We shape a future for young women by providing quality secondary education that is faithful to the Gospel, Catholic tradition and the educational values of the Sisters of Mercy. Our school combines academic excellence with educational initiatives that encourage the development of women's leadership, respects the ethnic and cultural diversity present in our world and demonstrates commitment to the service of others.
Vision Statement
We prepare our students to take their full, equal place as women in church and society by providing education that is attentive to the whole person and is responsive to the needs of our times. We place a particular priority on the need:
- for a spirituality that acknowledges the primacy of our relationship with God;
- to counter prejudice by valuing the dignity of each person;
- the need to create peace in our world by addressing violence and exploitation.
We strive to make this education available to all who seek it, especially the poor and underprivileged of our time.
Statement of Beliefs
We believe that the following values are integral to the educational tradition of the Sisters of Mercy:
- collaboration
- compassion and service
- educational excellence
- concern for women and women's issues
- world vision and responsibility
- spiritual growth and development.
