The Works of Mercy are charitable actions we can perform that extend God’s compassion and mercy to those in need. We come to the aid of our neighbor in their spiritual and bodily needs.
Corporal Works of Mercy
The corporal works of mercy consist especially in feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, and burying the dead. Among all these, giving alms to the poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity: it is also a work of justice pleasing to God. (CCC#2447)
- Feed the hungry
- Give drink to the thirsty
- Shelter the homeless
- Clothe the naked
- Visit the sick and imprisoned
- Bury the dead
- Give alms to the poor
Spiritual Works of Mercy
Instruction, advising, consoling, comforting are spiritual works of mercy, as are forgiving and bearing wrongs patiently.
- Admonish the sinner – Give correction to those who need it
- Instruct the ignorant – Share our knowledge with others
- Counsel the doubtful – Give advice to those who need it
- Comfort the sorrowful – Comfort those who need it
- Bear wrongs patiently – Be patient with others
- Forgive all injuries – Forgive those who hurt us
- Pray for the living and the dead – Spend time in prayer, privately, at Mass, at Eucharistic Adoration
Upon completion of each stewardship activity, please complete the following information regarding the service you participated in for each of the 5 stewardship activities.
Please complete provide the information below, then download and complete this form for each stewardship activity. The printed form must be handed in so that you can get credit for your project(s).