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Contact Us
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Jennifer Wicksdreolmcportland.comDirector of Religious Educ. and CMSE Coordinator
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Catechetical Theme 2021-2022:
"Say the Word and
My Soul Shall be Healed.""Di la Palabra y
Mi alma será sanada". -
EVENTS/NEWS/resources
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
Enter your email & create a password.
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.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT CLASSES
* Currently, NO IN-PERSON
classes are scheduled.
ONLINE background check &
training offered.
CORE/RE-CERT CLASS
for those 17 yrs and up
Class is free.
No childcare provided.
Unsure if you need to renew
or take this class?
Call Jen Wicks, CMSE Coordinator
(361) 643-3548MORE 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
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Welcome to Religious Education at
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Portland, TX
(361) 643-3548REGISTRATION OPENS IN AUGUST for RE YEAR 2022-23!
JOIN US FOR VBS JUNE 20-24 ~ click here!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 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 9:45 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!
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, Conference Rm
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.
We're also looking for young adults and adults
to serve on our leadership team!
ALTAR SERVING
Have you made your First Holy Communion? Congratulations!!
You can now become an Altar Server and help in the Order of the Mass!
Call Parish Office 643-7533 or RE Office 643-3548
to learn how to start!
Do you need Service Hours?
The Religious Ed Office would love your help
assisting with special and simple projects
that can be done at our parish or at home,
helping in the RE Office, classroom or nursery
as well as with VBS in June!Call (361) 643-3548