Mrs. Fresta: Religion
As 8th grade student-disciples, you will prepare to become true witnesses of Christ. Together, we will:
Nourish God's gift of faith
Delve into our Church family history
Experience the hope of our Church's heritage
Understand what it means to be Catholic.
"When you learn, teach. When you get, give." Maya Angelou
Gr. 7-8 Religion -Room 13
School Phone: 610-664-9847 x 160
Experience:
Worked at Waldron since 2019
BA in Education with a minor in Vocal performance from Immaculata University
Certification in Religion from St. Charles Seminary and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Middle school and elementary teacher in grades 2-6 St. John the Baptist School
Middle school Religion teacher 7-8 Waldron Mercy Academy
11 years teaching in Catholic Education
About me:
My name is Mrs. Mary Fresta and I am delighted to continue my teaching career at Waldron Mercy Academy. I am a proud graduate of Merion Mercy Academy, I love the mercy mind of education. After receiving my degree from Immaculate University, I met and married my husband, Louis, of 29 years and raised our 5 children. My first year at Waldron Mercy Academy was spent as a substitute teacher subbing in grades Pre-K through eighth grade, I was thrilled when offered the position of 7/8th grade Religion teacher. This is my 5th year teaching at Waldron. In my free time, I love spending time on the beach , and listening to opera.
Teaching mission: My mission is to create a classroom where all students feel they are part of my family of learning. My promise to my students is to ALWAYS believe in them and to let them know I am here to support them. In my eyes, they are capable of great things, and I will always listen, and NEVER give up on them, because their success is my success.
Announcements and Resources
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries After School Program
After School Permission - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
Please complete this permission form for your child to have the ability to participate in the Mercy Neighborhood after school program. 7th and 8th graders have the opportunity to prepare for and lead and arts and crafts activity during an after school program at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries on Wednesday afternoons. Students spend one week deciding on and preparing for an activity. And the following week, they visit Mercy Neighborhood and lead this project. Faculty drive WMA students and they return around 5pm. Given seasonal commitments, it is no problem if students can't participate throughout the year.
Catechist's Prayer
Gracious and all-loving Father, out of love for all people you spoke your Word who became flesh for our salvation. May your Word transform me so that the message of your Son, our Lord, may be echoed through my teaching. Allow me to guide the hearts of those whom I teach in such a way that they will enter more deeply into your way of truth and salvation. Grant me the insight needed to lead my students to know, love, and serve You. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may they become hearers and followers of your Word, so that they might help transform the world to follow the way of life to which your Son has called us all, for He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen