CCD is our religious education program for the children not attending Mount Carmel School. It stands for Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. All parishes in our diocese offer religion classes for children ages 7 & up in preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (i.e., First Holy Communion and Confirmation). Catechetical school year will
We live such busy lives that we sometime take for granted our health and wellness – may it be physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. Taking care of ourselves is very important and so we need to know how to strike a balance and incorporate activities that will enhance our well-being. As part of its
The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Youth Ministry is planning to hold a gathering in Tinian this coming September 3-5, 2022. In line with Pope Francis’ call for a Synodal Church, this year’s event aims to gather young people in the CNMI for a few days of listening and dialogue, mixed-in with celebration of Sacraments and
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam This is the motto of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, and it literally means “For the greater glory of God”. It encourages us to live a life where everything that we do should always be for His greater glory. The Society of Jesus was founded by
Mount Carmel School educates the whole person to see with Christ’s eyes.” Currently the only remaining Catholic school in the CNMI, Mount Carmel School (MCS) is not only interested in producing successful alumni but more so about forming well-rounded individuals rooted within the Catholic faith. This is well articulated in the school’s written mission statement
Fr. Nelson Plohimon, OAR arrived in the CNMI last December 11, 2021 and immediately the following day he flew to the island of Rota to start his mission to serve the parishioners of San Isidro Labrador and San Francisco de Borja, together with his brother priests in the OAR community. The Order of Augustinian Recollects
What makes a religious sister joyful? How is their daily life like? Why is their presence in the parishes important especially on how it speaks about the role of women in the church? Sr. Cynthia Angalot, SJBP joined us for a conversation in this episode. She belongs to the Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd
The Order of Deacons is part of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church and an integral part of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Deacons has three essential functions: the proclamation of the Gospel, the service of the liturgy, and the administration of charitable works. Permanent deacons are especially helpful in missionary areas where a shortage
How addicted are you to social media? Likes, follows, and emojis are jargons that are so ingrained in our daily speech because of the rise of social media. Almost everyone nowadays is either on their phones or tablets all the time connecting to friends or families, playing games, posting or commenting on their favorite platforms
Founded in 1850 in France, the Confraternity of Christian Mothers help combat the forces undermining family life through prayer and works of charity. This is true even more so in today’s world where a lot of factors contribute to the deterioration of a family unit or a person’s faith. We need an abundance of Grace