Sacraments at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Baptisms
Performed the 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month for registered parishioners. For children age 6 and younger, please contact the Rectory to arrange for a Baptism. Baptism of a child 7 years or older, please read side-panel to the right for information of requirements.
Reconciliation / Confession
We celebrate God's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the side chapel and by appointment at the Rectory (805) 969-6868.
Holy Eucharist
The Holy Eucharist is offered to Catholics at every Mass. Catholics believe that the Bread and Wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ, consecrated by the Priest during the Holy Eucharist of the Mass. If you are not Catholic, we welcome you to our church and we invite you to approach the Altar with your arms crossed to your chest, and you will receive a blessing.
To enroll your child in Children's Faith Formation, previously called CCD Class, please click the following link to visit the Children's Faith Formation page on this site under the Youth tab. You may contact the office of Religious Education at (805) 969 4868 or email srrosalie@mountcarmelschool.net.
Confirmation
- High School students, visit the Youth Ministry Page
- Adults, attend and complete the Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults, or R.C.I.A. Please contact the Rectory to introduce yourself to our pastor, Fr. Steve, and to learn about the R.C.I.A. program. Information about R.C.I.A is available on the 'Education' link under the 'Participate' tab on this site.
Marriage
The blessed union and promise to a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman is a beautiful celebration. Couples wanting to be married at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, must contact our Wedding Coordinator at least six months prior to the intended wedding date, and complete their marriage preparation with their home parish's Pastor, priest or deacon.
Please submit inquiries about Marriage at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Dori Macias, Wedding Coordinator
email: weddings@mtcarmelsb.com
Engaged couples must complete a Catholic marriage preparation course. Click the following to visit the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Marriage Preparation page for more information.
Questions about Sacraments, please contact the Rectory Office.
Sacraments
Baptism
First Holy Communion
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Marriage
Annointing of the Sick
Contact the Rectory to arrange
Mass Intentions
Eucharist for the home bound
Visiting the Sick
Last Rites
Funerals
We welcome visitors to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church; We invite local residents to find their spiritual home with our Parish family.
Non-Catholics interested in learning about the Catholic Faith and Catholics who have not received First Holy Communion or Confirmation are invited to join Father Steve, our Pastor, and the RCIA team on Tuesday nights in the Spiritual Library of the School from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. For more information, call Father Steve at the Parish Office at 969-6868.
Arrange for Youth Sacraments
Baptisms
- Parents must be registered Parishioners.
- Children 6 years old and younger, contact the Rectory.
- Children 7 years old and older must complete a 2-year course either as a student at OLMC School or through the Childrens Faith Formation program (see link to left.)
- Parents must complete application in person, and present child’s birth certificate.
- Parents and Godparents required to attend one class
Reconciliation
We celebrate God's mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Saturday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the side chapel. You may also arrange an appointment to receive Reconciliation other than Saturday afternoon by contacting the Rectory at 969-6868.
Prepare your child to celebrate God’s Forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Children receive the Sacrament in the 2nd grade. There will be special Sacrament classes for older children who have not received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please contact Sr. Rosalie to enroll your child in Children's Faith Formation classes or OLMC School Program if your child is enrolled at our Parish school.
First Communion of Holy Eucharist
Arrange for Adult Sacraments
Rectory Office
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am -5:00 pm
(Closed for lunch: 12 noon - 1:30 pm & Holidays)
Phone: (805) 969-6868
Email: info@mtcarmelsb.com
Children's Religious Education
Sr. Rosalie, Director
Phone: (805) 969-4868
Email: srrosalie@mountcarmelschool.net
All Seven Sacraments were established by Jesus Christ during His Ministry and have been in use by the Church from its inception.
The Sacraments provide grace, from the sacrificial death of Christ on the Cross, to the faithful throughout their lives, from birth to death.
Reception of the Sacraments in accord with the teaching of the Church is the ordinary means of salvation for all the faithful.
