Catechetical Theme 2019-2020:
"Stay with Us"
"Quedate Con Nosotros"

ATTENTION!
SACRAMENTAL STUDENTS
& FAMILIES

Please visit our
"Sacramental Preparation" page
to stay informed of important
Info, Dates and Requirements!

Catholic Formation for All Ages Online 24-7

Visit  formed.org with a web browser. Enter our parish
free registration code: E7NJJQ

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FORMED.org is a revolutionary online platform featuring the best Catholic videos, audio talks, eBooks and movies from trusted partners. Catechism and Personal Faith Formation are at the fingertips of every parishioner.

The Best Catholic Content.
All In One Place.

Connect to the Sunday Gospel!

God speaks to us in many ways, including through the Sunday Scripture readings.
Loyola Press' "Sunday Connection" provides useful background and activities for all ages to better understand the Sunday's Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture to daily life in a meaningful way.

Follow the link below:
www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection

From this link you can also sign up to receive a Weekly Newsletter of the
Sunday Gospel Reading to your email!

"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.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT CLASSES

CORE/RE-CERT CLASS
for those 17 yrs and up

Sunday, March 8
1:00 pm
RE Bldg. Conference Rm

Class is free.
No childcare provided.

Unsure if you need to renew
or take this class?
Call Jen Wicks, CMSE Coordinator
(361) 643-3548

MORE CLASSES OFFERED

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What is Safe Environment?

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

More Great Resources:

Family Education

Youth Education

Teen Education

Hope and Healing

As part of our commitment to providing
a Safe Environment to our children and youth, our parish conducts yearly
personal safety lessons to all children
in our parish's care.  Along with a strong parent component, the "Circle of Grace" program teaches children that God is with them at all times, especially in difficult situations. Our Catechists and Ministry Leaders follow the Curriculum.  All individual grade lessons are available
in the RE Office for your reference.
Resources and Info here.
"Opt-out" Letter 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

Welcome to Religious Education at
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Portland, TX
(361) 643-3548

Our 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 make for Total Catechesis. 

Our classes offer systematic catechesis for pre-kindergarten through
high school youth as well as sacramental preparation for
Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.  Our classes cover
basic doctrine, prayer, Christian morality, liturgy and
Sacraments at an age-appropriate level.

"Catechesis is nothing other than the process of transmitting the Gospel,
as the Christian community has received it, understands it, celebrates it, lives it
and communicates it in many ways."  (General Directory for Catechesis #105)

Jesus empowered the Church to continue His mission when He said,
Full authority has been given to me both in heaven and on earth;
go, therefore and make disciples of all the nations.
Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you.
And know that I am with you always, until the end of time. (Mt. 28:18-20)

Can you Serve as a Volunteer? What a gift that would  be!
We're always looking for great individuals willing to invest
in the faith formation of the children at OLMC.
Do you have some time to help build the relationships
between our young ones and Christ?
Please call RE Office (361)643-3548 or click here.

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 Francis​​

We 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!!

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 9:45 am-10:45 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.

YGIF Middle School Youth Group

THE FAITH AWAKENS!
THE EAGERLY ANTICIPATED PREQUEL TO TGIF IS HERE!