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Contact Us
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Jennifer Wicksdreolmcportland.comDRE, CMSE Coord. -
Rose Rosalesolmcreolmcportland.comAssistant DRE
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REGISTRATION OPENS
SUNDAY, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12
before, during & after
all masses
8am-1pm and 5-7:30pm(& during RE Office hours starting 8/6)
SAVE TIME! complete
registration forms prior.
3 Children per Registration Form
1 Child per Diocese Form -
Catechetical Theme 2017-2018:
"Living as Missionary Disciples"
"Viviendo como discípulos misioneros" -
EVENTS/NEWS
ALTAR SERVING
Have you made your
First Holy Communion?
Would you like to Altar Serve?
Contact:
Edward Longoria
(361)633-1328
Email Mr. Longoria
Formation for All Ages Online 24-7
Visit Formed.org and enter code E7NJJQ
for more faith-filled opportunities to
learn about Catholicism.
DEER CREEK CAMP
July 15–July 20, 2018
Deer Creek Camp located in the Texas Hill Country, along the banks of the Medina River with 110 acres of playing fields.
Space is limited. Registration form and
entry fee are due by dates listed
in brochure or until camp capacity.
Deer Creek Camp Website
Print out Brochure for
Info and Registration
For more info call Heath Garcia
(361) 882-6191, ext. 687
We embarked on a "DISCOVERY MISSION"!
Mon-Fri, June 4-8, 2018
9 am - Noon
Another TERRIFIC, FAITH-FILLED
VBS at OLMC!
Check out how much fun we all had...
2018 VBS PHOTO GALLERY
"Each of Us is a Masterpiece
of God's Creation"Take the time to dedicate, celebrate,
work and pray for, the protection of
the gift of human life. Check out great
Respect Life materials here.
PARISH PHOTOS
by Photographer and Parishioner,
Ervey Martinez,
are always kindly taken and then
posted for your viewing
and free download! Thank you so
much Mr. Martinez for
coming to our Celebrations
to take great pictures for everyone!!
We are so proud and happy
for our youth, families,
parishioners, volunteers,
and Catechists!
View Photo Gallery
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Welcome to Religious Education at
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Portland, TX
(361) 643-3548Our parish program exists to help you in your obligation to provide for the
education of your children, in the truths and practices of their Catholic Faith.
A comprehensive religious education program includes both
systematic (or structured) catechesis and sacramental preparation*.
Together, these two religious education components makes for Total Catechesis.Our classes offer systematic catechesis for pre-kindergarten through high school youth.
These classes cover basic doctrine, prayer, Christian morality, liturgy and
Sacraments at an age-appropriate level.RE Office Summer Hours vary, please call ahead 643-3548.
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REGISTRATION 2018-19 OPENS
SUNDAY, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12
before, during & after all masses
8am-1pm and 5-7:30pmALL GRADES PK-12, ALL PROGRAMS!
We're so excited for you to join us!
Blessed and memorable years take place at OLMC!
Classes begin September 9 and conclude in May.To register your children, please SAVE TIME and complete
registration forms prior to LIVE REGISTRATION dates!
For your convenience you can,
1.) download forms from our REGISTRATION PAGE
2.) stop by RE Office during business hours
3.) Pick-up/Turn-In Forms on RE Building front porchClasses offered:
Sundays 9:40 - 10:40 am Grades K-8, RCIC
and Ages 4-6 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Sundays 6:45 - 8:30 pm Grades 9-12 TGIF and ADAPTIVE RE
and YGIF Middle School Youth Group
Wednesdays 4 - 5:15 pm Grades K-8
Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:30 pm Grades K-8 and ADAPTIVE RE
Stay Up-To-Date!!
Our parish keeps you well-informed of all events, alerts,
volunteer help needed, special masses, rosaries, cancellations and more…
through our weekly bulletin, website www.olmcportland.com
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CATECHESIS of the GOOD SHEPHERD
DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING SPIRITUAL & EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILD!
Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s newest program for the spiritual formation
of our children...Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)!
CGS is a hands-on, Montessori inspired faith formation program.
Children who are ages 4-6 and potty-trained can participate.
CGS is led by a certified catechist on Sundays from 9:35 am-10:50 am.
Children not currently enrolled in religious education may enroll for
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Due to the child/catechist ratio,
we will have a maximum number of children that are able to register.
Please come by the RE Office to register. Registration is on a first come basis.
For further questions and info, visit our CGS webpage
and contact (361) 643-3548.
ADAPTIVE Religious Ed is HERE!
SPREAD THE WORD!
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is offering Adaptive Classes for students with Special Needs!
Classes are offered Sundays and Wednesdays.
For more info and to Register, please call Coordinator and Catechist,
Mrs. Tina Panek (361) 633-9613
YGIF Middle School Youth Group
THE FAITH AWAKENS!
Youths Growing in Faith (YGIF)
THE EAGERLY ANTICIPATED PREQUEL TO TGIF IS HERE!
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Who: 6th-8th Grade Students
What: Middle School Youth Group that adds to the traditional RE classes
Where: Religious Education Building, Rm 1
When: Sundays 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Why: To awaken our faith in Jesus Christ and to build relationships with one another
Check out all the fun we're having, click here!
For more info, contact the RE Office (361) 643-3548
or just show up at the next Sunday gathering!
We're also looking for young adults and adults
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GIVE YEAR-ROUND!
"Among our tasks as witnesses to the love of Christ
is that of giving a voice to the cry of the poor." - Pope FrancisWe offer to continuously receive your loving items and provide them to
our Parish's Works of Charity. Please donate toilet paper (constant need),
food, razors, shaving cream, diapers, baby wipes, toothbrushes,
toothpaste, adhesive bandages, dental floss, deodorant,
feminine hygiene products, nail clippers, etc. Items should be
in their original packaging, with any safety fixtures/tabs, still in place.
Check out the terrific things that happen in OLMC RE!!