What’sYourMercyQuotient.pdfVIP

What’s Your “Mercy Quotient”? This inventory is based on suggestions made by Joe Paprocki. Use it to determine or improve your individual or family’s “mercy quotient.” In the column at right, rate each of the suggestions according to how frequently you or your family perform these acts of corporal and spiritual mercy. Use these numerical values: 0 = Never 1 = Rarely 2= Occasionally 3 = Often 4 = Regularly The Corporal Works of Mercy Feed the Hungry ? provide proper nutrition for your family and your loved ones …………………………………….…………. ____ ? support and volunteer for food pantries, free community meals and agencies that feed the hungry……….… ____ ? make a few sandwiches to hand out as you walk through areas where you might see people in need………. ____ ? educate yourself about world hunger and support organizations working to end world hunger……………... ____ ? avoid wasting food……………………………………………………………………………………………. ____ ? share meals and extra food with others, especially those in need…………………………………………….. ____ ? other (add something you do which is not on this list)………………………………………………………... ____ . Shelter the Homeless ? help neighbors care for their homes and do repairs…………………………………………………………… ____ ? support and/or volunteer at a homeless shelter……………………………………………………………….. ____ ? support and/or volunteer for charitable agencies who care for the homeless and build homes for the poor…. ____ ? advocate for public policies and legislation that provide housing for low-income people…………………… ____ ? consider becoming a foster parent…………………………………………………………………………….. ____ ? other (add something you do which is not on this list)………………………………………………………... ____ Clothe the Naked ? donate good condition clothes and shoes to agencies that provide assistance for those in need……………… ____ ? participate