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First Penance And Holy Communion

The celebration of First Penance and First Holy Communion is one of the most joyful times in the life of the Catholic family.  As parents and Godparents present their children for these important Sacraments in the life of the Church, they offer them a new opportunity to know the Lord's forgiveness and generosity.

Baptized Catholic children may begin preparation for these Sacraments at the age of 7 or when they have begun the 2nd Grade. Preparation for these Sacraments is satisfied with religious instruction at OLMC Catholic School, or by participating in our CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) program of catechesis, which begin on September 17In addition, children and their parents are required to attend workshops for both the celebration of Penance and Holy Communion.

Parent orientations (need only attend one) for First Sacraments will be on Sunday, September 10, at 11:30 AM OR Wednesday, September 13, at 6:00 PM in St Michael Hall. First Reconciliation Workshops begin October  (assigned alphabetically by last name).

For information or to register, contact the parish office at 757-595-0385.

Register in English HERE

Regístrese en Español AQUÍ.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Catholic Church

100 Harpersville Road

Newport News, VA 23601

757.595.0385

Outreach Office

757.596.1727

Pregnancy Outreach

757-870-3131

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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Saturday:  5pm

Sunday:    8am, 10am, 2pm (Spanish), 5pm

Monday:   5:30pm

Tuesday:  9am

Wednesday: 6:30pm

Thursday: 9am, 6:30pm (Spanish)

Friday:  9am

The Rite of Penance (Confessions)

Saturday:  3:00pm

Wednesday: 5:00pm

Jueves: 5:30pm (en Español solamente)

The Most Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and open for private prayer each day from 7:00am-7:00pm.

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