Catechetical Theme 2024-2025:
"Lord, when did we see you hungry."
 - Matthew  25:37

ATTENTION!
 SACRAMENT STUDENTS
 & FAMILIES

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

Catholic Formation for All Ages Online 24-7!
Visit  formed.org today!
Create yourself a free account
by using our parish paid membership.
It's easy!

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.

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

2024-2025 CLASSES HAVE CONCLUDED.
REGISTRATION OPENS IN AUGUST FOR 2025-2026.

We're so excited for -you to join us!
Blessed and memorable years take place at OLMC!
 Religious Education (RE) Classes run Sept. through May.

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,
with all who download the myPARISHapp onto their mobile devices and
NEW this year signup for REMINDapp for your child's class session!

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!!

YGIF Middle School Youth Group

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