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Contact Us
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Jennifer Wicksdreolmcportland.comDRE, CMSE Coord. -
Rose Rosalesolmcreolmcportland.comAssistant DRE
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Catechetical Theme 2018-2019:
"Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ"
"Confirmando Testigos Para Jesucristo" -
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.
"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
This summer. we embarked on a
"DISCOVERY MISSION"!
June 4-8, 2018
Another TERRIFIC,
FAITH-FILLED
VBS at OLMC!
Check out how much fun we all had...
2018 VBS 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 make 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 Hours
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday
9 - 12 pm , 1 - 3 pm
Wednesday 1 - 7:30 pm
Sunday 8:00 - 10:30 am
(Hours may vary according to holiday breaks,
Holy Days of Obligation, etc. Please feel free to call ahead.) -
2018-2019 REGISTRATION
ALL GRADES PK-12, ALL PROGRAMS!
We're so excited for you to join us!
Blessed and memorable years take place at OLMC!
Classes started Sun. Sept. 9 and Weds. Sept. 12
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 YGIF Middle School Youth Group
Wednesdays 4 - 5:15 pm Grades K-8
Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:30 pm Grades K-8
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
and with all who download the “myparish app” onto their mobile devices!Important 2018-2019 Info and Docs
RE (PK-12th) 2018-19 Calendar
2018-19 Registration Form
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YGIF Middle School Youth Group
THE FAITH AWAKENS! Join us Sunday, Sept. 9!
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!!
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 offers
Adaptive Classes for students with Special Needs
For more info, please call Coordinator and Catechist,
Mrs. Tina Panek (361) 633-9613