What Are Cards of Mercy?
Cards of Mercy are a way to reach out to those in prison with messages of kindness and love. Middle and high school students, youth in confirmation classes, and adult volunteers are asked to prepare cards for holidays throughout the year, which will be delivered to incarcerated individuals.
The Cards of Mercy will be sent for the following holidays:
- Saint Valentine’s Day
- Easter
- Mother’s Day & Father’s Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
This action is one way to live the Works of Mercy, particularly the call to visit the imprisoned. Through these letters, our incarcerated sisters and brothers will know that they are not forgotten, and that God’s love and mercy extend to them.
See our NEW coloring Religious Coloring Paper Cards (recommended for students in grades 3, 4 and 5.)
Cards of Mercy should be mailed or hand delivered to:
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Attention: Restorative Justice Ministry
1 Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco, CA 94109
If you have any questions, contact Julio Escobar by email at escobarj@sfarch.org or by phone at (415) 614-5572.
Saint Valentine’s Day cards are due by February 6, 2026.
Religious Coloring Paper Cards for Saint Valentine’s Day
(Please send cards in bulks of 25 or 50)
Select templates:
Please complete coloring paper cards in bundles of 50 for each template and send by deadline.
HOW TO PRINT
Select
- Double-sided Printing Options – Window
- Select Flip on Short Edges
Easter cards are due by March 26, 2026.
Religious Coloring Paper Cards for Easter
(Please send cards in bulks of 25 or 50)
Select templates:
Please complete coloring paper cards in bundles of 50 for each template and send by deadline.
HOW TO PRINT
Select
- Double-sided Printing Options – Window
- Select Flip on Short Edges
ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES AND MESSAGES
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards are due by April 30, 2026.
Religious Coloring Paper Cards for
Mother’s and Father’s Day
(Please send cards in bulks of 25 or 50)
Select templates for Mother’s Day:
Select templates for Father’s Day:
Please complete coloring paper cards in bundles of 50 for each template and send by deadline.
HOW TO PRINT
Select
- Double-sided Printing Options – Window
- Select Flip on Short Edges
Thanksgiving cards are due by November 12, 2025.
Religious Coloring Paper Cards for Thanksgiving.
(recommended for students in grades 3, 4 and 5.)
Select templates for Thanksgiving (coming soon):
Please complete coloring paper cards in bundles of 50 for each template and send by deadline.
HOW TO PRINT
Select
- Double-sided Printing Options – Window
- Select Flip on Short Edges
Christmas cards are due by December 5, 2025.
Religious Coloring Paper Cards for Christmas.
(Please send cards in bulks of 25 or 50)
Select templates for Christmas (coming soon):
Please complete coloring paper cards in bundles of 50 for each template and send by deadline.
HOW TO PRINT
Select
- Double-sided Printing Options – Window
- Select Flip on Short Edges