Sacrament is defined as “an outward/visible sign instituted by Christ to give grace.” Here, we can readily see that there are three distinct ideas contained in this definition. Let’s examine exactly what each of these three ideas means: Outward/Visible Signs – A sacrament is an outward/visible sign of an invisible reality. For instance, in Baptism
What does it mean to be pro-life in the 21st century? Pope Francis has reiterated the basic Catholic understanding that the dignity of life must be respected from conception until natural death. This understanding has been echoed by the US bishops and every other Bishop’s conference around the world for many years. It is nothing new.
Born poor in Bethlehem, reared and grew in a simple home in Nazareth, walked in the villages and countryside with ordinary people who were used to hearing him speak about love, mercy and forgiveness, but in a sudden twist of his language, he said that, “ he came to set the earth on fire and
Mount Carmel School opened its doors for the new 2019-2020 school year with about 600 students, a substantial increase. In addition to the school’s high enrollment, the school launched the year with some new additions, including new teachers, new courses, and new renovations from the destructive impact of Super Typhoon Yutu. Regarding the enrollment increase,
FINENE’NA NA TINAITAI Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a.10ab Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun Ribilasion Mababa i templun Yu’us gi langit, ya mali’i’ i Kahun Kuntråta guihi. Dispues umannuk un dångkulu yan mistiriosu gi langit. Iståba un palåo’an, minagågagu ni atdao ya iståba i pilan gi papa’ i addeng-ña yan kinirorona ilu-ña ni dossi na puti’un.
SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco is urging Catholics in the archdiocese to join in a novena for the defeat of a “dangerous and unprecedented” bill requiring California State and University of California college health centers to provide medication for abortions. The statewide Aug. 3-11 novena asks for the intercession
SALT LAKE CITY (CNS) — Catholic social action directors across the country were urged to continue their work of fighting social injustices during the annual Social Action Summer Institute July 25-28 at the University of Utah. “We come here in response to the mandate of Christ to put our faith into action according to the
Dear Parents, Another year of CCD classes is about to begin. These classes are available to Catholic children who attend secular schools, and are provided by the catechists (CCD Teachers) through the Diocesan Office of Religious Education. However, you, my dear parents, are the primary teachers of faith. You are entrusted with the responsibility to
To aid in developing practical, comprehensive, and engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curricula, Mount Carmel School faculty recently attended the 2019 STEM Leadership Alliance Summit in Orlando, Florida. Attendees from MCS included Bobby Baldazo, MCS acting vice-principal; Luz Baldazo, science teacher; Filmah Buenaflor, high school computer science and math teacher; Zyron Castillo, former
Save the date! Buy your tickets today! The countdown for the Karidat fundraiser lunch has begun. We humbly ask for your support of our Fundraising Luncheon coming up in September in honor of our patroness Our Lady of Karidat and those who have contributed in the mission of our organization. Our signature fundraising event will
