Congratulations to our teens who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on June 8.  May they know the richness of God’s blessings in their lives and may their faith be a constant source of […]

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE JUNE, 2022 On June 5th we celebrate Pentecost and say Happy Birthday! Pentecost is commonly known and celebrated as the Church’s […]

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Dear Parents, May is traditionally a month in which Catholics honor Mary by praying the rosary, celebrating May Crowning, or gathering […]

First Eucharist The immediate preparation for First Eucharist begins once children have received the sacrament of First Reconciliation. The Eucharist is the center of our Catholic life. Our Lady of […]

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE APRIL, 2022 Dear Friends, As we move into the month of April, we begin to think about the great feast of […]

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Dear Parents, March 2nd is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Holy Season of Lent. Forty days of preparation for the […]

What would you say to Pope Francis if you could meet him? The Church is listening. You’re invited for respectful sharing of what’s important to you as the Catholic Church […]

Confirmation is a sacrament in which those who have been baptized receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit, just as the Lord sent the Holy Spirit upon his apostles at […]

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM FEBRUARY, 2022 As we move from the month of January with all its frigid weather and snow we come to another […]

“The preparation of children for First Reconciliation must take place before and be distinct from the preparation for First Eucharist.” (SOURCE: Archdiocese of Newark) Parents are reminded to work with […]